Vension 101 - 2007

2008 Registration Information

Date: September 13, 2008

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

PENN STATE OFFERS VENISON WORKSHOP FOR SUCCESSFUL HUNTERS -- UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.

It's a one-day, intensive hands-on program designed for hunters or family members who have an interest in expanding their knowledge of deer diseases, processing venison, and preparing venison for friends and family.

The workshop, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Penn State Meats Lab near Beaver Stadium on the University Park campus, begins with an evaluation of deer diseases (including chronic wasting disease), followed by proper field dressing, an opportunity for hands-on processing, and cooking/canning demonstrations. Participants will be able to taste venison products and interact with speakers.

The deadline to preregister for the Venison 101 Workshop is Friday, Sept. 3, 2008. The cost of $109 per person and will cover printed materials, breaks, lunch, venison, and processing supplies.
Martin Bucknavage (814) 238-1893 mwb124@psu.edu

Audio Slideshow from 2007 Workshop

· Pictures from 2007 Workshop
· Pictures from 2006 Workshop
· Pictures from 2004 Workshop

· Deer Hunting in Pennsylvania:A Celebration of Tradition
· Game Meat Safety - APD 2004
· Deer Field Dressing
· Chronic Wasting Disease
· Game Meat Safety
· Diseases of Game Birds

Publications (Adobe Acrobat - PDF)
· Field Dressing Deer Pocket Guide
· Proper Field Dressing and Handling of Wild Game and Fish
· Proper Processing of Wild Game and Fish
· Proper Care and Handling of Venison
· Pathology for Deer Hunters

Related Topic: Hunters Sharing the Harvest
(donating venison to food banks and soup kitchens)

http://www.geocities.com/prua.geo/

http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PGC/hsh/index.htm

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports_headlines/19991205moyer9.asp

2007 Speaker/Presenter Contacts:

Mr. Glenn Myers
Department of Dairy and Animal Science
Penn State University
Phone: 814-865-1787
Email: gmyers@das.psu.edu

Mr. Jason Monn;
Department of Dairy and Animal Science
Penn State University
Phone: 814-865-1787
Email: jmonn@das.psu.edu

Dr. Catherine Cutter
Dept. of Food Science
Penn State University
Phone: 814-865-8862
Email: cnc3@psu.edu

Dr. David Wolfgang
Dept. of Veterinary Science
Penn State University
Phone: 814-863-5849
Email: drw12@psu.edu

Dr. Ed Mills
Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science
Penn State University
Phone: 814-865-2394
Email: ewm3@psu.edu

Chef William Laychur
Executive Chef
Housing and Foods
Penn State University
Phone: 814-863-5589
Email: wq1@psu.edu

Sharon McDonald
Blair County Cooperative Extension
Valley View "E" Wing
301 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-940-5989
Email: slm25@psu.edu

Mr. Glenn Stauffer
School of Forest Resources
Penn State University
Email: ges162@psu.edu