Even the hares don’t seem to notice the deer stalker until he takes aim. The bang of his rifle pierces the stillness. He’s ...

There are plenty of cuts to be made from shooting a deer, from shoulder roasts to hams, ground meat and sausage, the prized backstrap, and more. If you’ve never had well-prepared venison ...

Forestry experts and businesses argue that culling the deer — and supplying the meat to consumers — is a double win: It helps rebalance the ecosystem and provides a low-fat, sustainable protein.

The Healing Place, an addiction recovery program facility in downtown Louisville, is a regular recipient of deer meat collected through Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry. "The men just go wild when ...

First, weather permitting; I always hang a deer for at least a week. Get the hide off as quickly as possible. A big, old buck needs two weeks, the meat will be noticeably more tender. The best ...

And I said, 'I see you're looking for me'. He says, 'Do you guys like deer meat?' He goes, 'Oh, we love it,' said Jeff Scavazzo, Jeff Scavazzo's Deer Processing. "What could I do to help our local ...

A lot of deer coming in. It’s been a steady stream since about 10 o’clock this morning,” said John Chalstrom, owner of Chalstroms Bait and Tackle. Chalstroms offers meat processing ...

Jay Davidson, executive chairman of The Healing Place, said the deer meat donations "fit a really needed niche" by helping the program work toward holistic wellness and healing. "There's a real ...