There are many reasons every hunter should know how to can venison. Aside from preserving your game, canning venison is a great method for clearing out freezer space in anticipation of next season.

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, ...

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 ...