DES MOINES(AP) -- Some Iowa meat lockers are opting not to process deer meat until more is known about a deadly disease found in deer herds in neighboring Wisconsin. Chronic wasting disease affects ...

Agricultural & Natural Resources: Hunting is a way of life for many citizens of Indiana. In 2022, 121,812 deer were harvested across the state. While some of these deer end up at commercial meat ...

Properly stored venison provides high-quality protein for up to 12 months when vacuum sealed, making it an essential skill for hunters who want to maximize their harvest for year-round meals, guys ...

There are a lot of great wild game processors out there, but there are plenty of bad ones, too. With a shady butcher, you likely won’t get back your specific deer but rather a mishmash of all the ...

In 2005, Chronic Wasting Disease was detected in whitetail deer here in New York for the first and last time. The outbreak occurred in upstate Oneida County. The disease was quickly eradicated with an ...

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Indiana hunters to ...

Venison is a good protein choice for people with cardiovascular disease. Venison differs from red meat in part because it is leaner and has less fat and fewer calories. Deer meat, a type of venison, ...

You've tagged your deer, field dressed it, got some buddies to help you haul it out (and celebrate), and now you've got it hanging from the meat pole. Nice work—and good timing, too. At this point in ...