According to local processors, the 2024 deer harvest has been very good this year. Many hunters dress out their own deer for home storage, and many more take the easy way out and take it to a deer ...

Safe preservation of venison begins in the field. A special concern with venison is chronic wasting disease. Harvest only healthy-looking deer. Avoid eating the eyes, brain, spinal cord, spleen, ...

Venison and other meats must be canned correctly to prevent botulism, a serious foodborne illness. Unsafe venison canning instructions were included in Kris Winkelman's column in the Oct. 23 Food page ...

Canned venison is the best way to preserve venison without freezing and makes the meat so tender you can cut it with a fork.

When you live in Coshocton County, the end of every departure these days is about the same. “Have a good evening… and watch out for deer.” It’s a part of our culture. According to the Ohio Department ...