GAME COMMISSION OFFERS WARM-WEATHER VENISON CARE TIPS

\”The first step in making sure that the venison reaches the table in the best possible condition is, sighting in and practicing with your sporting arm,\” Dr. Cottrell said. \”Coupling that with knowledgeable shot placement ensures a clean kill and minimal damage to edible parts of the animal.

\”After properly tagging their deer, hunters should wear latex or nitrile gloves to remove the entrails. Care should be taken to remove entrails without rupturing them, and hunters should drain excess blood remaining in the cavity. Do not wash out the deer in a creek. Wipe down the cavity with a dry cloth or paper towels, being careful to remove all visible blood and hair.\”….click link below to continue …