Join Indiana DNR for this basic deer processing workshop on Sept. 15 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET at the John S Wright Center in West Lafayette. Learning how to process your own deer can increase your independence as an outdoorsperson, allows you to get more out of your harvest, and creates opportunities for community-building centered around sharing lean, locally sourced venison. Whether you're an aspiring deer hunter, a newbie wild game chef, or an experienced outdoorsperson looking for ways to process a deer you harvest, we look forward to seeing you! This event is in partnership with Purdue Extension.

This adult-oriented (16+) workshop will cover how to safely and effectively break down a deer and remove meat from the carcass, allowing you to take your deer meat from field to fork. Participants will receive guidance on how to remove the hide, quarter the animal, and make usable cuts of meat. This course will include both demonstrations and hands-on practice so please come prepared to get involved.

This course will be held both indoors and outdoors. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and can expect to be standing for most of the class. For health and safety reasons, pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Please refrain from bringing your own wild game to process.  

Registration is required to attend. There will be a small $10 dollar fee for this event, which will be charged at the door. See you there!

DNR values access for all participants and will provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact Branndon Castellano at [email protected] or 317-519-0728 to request an accommodation or discuss any questions and concerns. Requests must be submitted at least one week before the event.