Venison and other meats must be canned correctly to prevent botulism, a serious foodborne illness. Unsafe venison canning instructions were included in Kris Winkelman's column in the Oct. 23 Food page ...

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, ...

Canned venison is the best way to preserve venison without freezing and makes the meat so tender you can cut it with a fork.

For new or even seasoned hunters who want to learn more about how to harvest and process their deer, the Mahoning County OSU ...