Why should you learn how to butcher a deer by yourself? Because the venison will taste better. Professional butchers need to profit from their efforts, and that’s fine. But since time is money, most ...

Smoking can turn those big, tough cuts of venison you've got tucked away in the freezer into succulent steaks. If you skip some crucial preparation steps, however, you run the risk of zapping all its ...

Middle Tennessee deer processors are hard at work this time of year, taking thousands of deer harvested by hunters and turning those kills into frozen steaks, ground meat and sausages. Jim Flowers has ...

with every chunk you chop off, no universal method exists when it comes to maximizing the flavor and texture of each individual roast. In this venison recipe guide, we’ll break down what roast best ...

Deer processing is preparing a deer carcass for meat consumption. This can include field dressing, skinning, butchering into various cuts and packaging. When is deer ...

Phill Taylor, owner of Realistic Processing in Lowell, said this year he has been swamped with deer hunters looking to have their harvest processed. “We had a great opening day weekend, even though ...

As hundreds of deer hunters flock to the woods in hopes of bagging a deer, Chalstroms Bait and Tackle is ready to help those who do find success. “Today’s an opener and it’s been a very successful ...

>> DURING THE HOLIDAYS, WE OFTEN HEAR ABOUT LENDING A HELPING HAND. SOME HUNTERS ARE LENDING THEIR UNUSED VENISON TO HELP AREA FAMILIES EAT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. >> IT IS TRULY A DIRTY JOB AND IT’S ...

It's been 48 years since Kip Padgelek and his dad launched their custom deer processing business. After a career revolving around all things meat, including an education at the Culinary Institute of ...