Deer Steak & Jerky

February 4, 2015Miscellaneous Meatsdeer, Jerky, VenisonGeorge Wolfer

As is the case with domesticated cattle, deer are ruminants able to turn complex carbohydrates into high biological value protein. This post is aimed at increasing deer consumption; especially during this current prolonged period of record high beef prices. U.S. slaughter cattle numbers continue to lag behind demand due to a multi-year “perfect storm” of factors that affected bovine production. … Read More »

Deer Processing Good Practices

August 29, 2014Miscellaneous Meatsdeer, game processing, huntingGeorge Wolfer

There is still time to eat frugal and healthy deer products after hunting season arrives this year, if you get one. Procure a 32 size hand-crank meat grinder and a few basic butchering hand tools. Build a Wolfer Smoke-Cooker or use your oven for making pre-cooked shredded deer meat for home freezer storage. Bleed-out your deer well ASAP… Read More »