Field to Freezer – Deer Summer Sausage Class – Oct. 8

Waynesville, Mo. – The Pulaski County University of Missouri Extension in Pulaski County is Partnering with a Missouri Department of Conservation educator to offer a virtual deer processing workshop. 

Processing your own deer is a great way to ensure you enjoy your harvest while saving money. All the equipment used in the program is readily available at local retailers. The workshop will focus on the following topics: Food safety, equipment and demonstrations on ground products, solid meat processing, and how to make summer sausage. Each participant will leave with approximately 1 to 1 ½ pounds of summer sausage to cook at home.

The program also includes hands-on training on how to properly score deer antlers using Pope/Young and Boone & Crocket scoring methods. Each person will have the opportunity to score multiple antlers that will be provided. Participants will not receive certification to be an official scorer.

The workshop is October 8th, 2024 from 6:00p.m. – 8: 00p.m. The class will be held in the Community Room at Pulaski County Courthouse, 301 Historic Rt. 66E, Waynesville. 

The cost of the workshop is $25 per person.

Contact: Kyle Whittaker, kyle.whittaker@missouri.edu, 417-859-2044