Deer hunters reminded to prepare for warm-weather meat care
Game Commission offers wildlife harvest videos In cooperation with “Wild Harvest Videos,” the Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering six outstanding videos designed to help hunters get the most from their wild game harvests. Produced by Jerry Chiappetta and featuring Certified Master Chef Milos Cihelka, these videos show step-by-step the best care for game animals from the field to the table.
“These videos have something to offer everyone; from the veteran hunter to the beginner,” said J. Carl Graybill Jr., director of the agency’s Bureau of Information and Education. “This series also is one more example of the Game Commission efforts to help people get the most from their hunting experiences.”
The videos are available from the “The Outdoor Shop” on the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us). Go to “The Outdoor Shop,” click on “Products,” choose “Videos,” and then scroll down to the video you are interested in and complete the order form. Each video costs $9.95 each ($13.50 including tax and shipping/handling). Orders may be billed to Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards. Interested individuals also may call toll-free 1-888-888-3459, or write Pennsylvania Game Commission, Dept. MS, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.
Video selections include:
– Big Game: Field to Table is a 90-minute video that covers everything from field-dressing to proper freezer wrapping. This video also offers easy-to-follow directions on how to butcher a deer, as well as a few hunting camp recipes.
– Venison: Health and Tasty is an 80-minute video that offers mouth-watering recipes for venison stew, pot roasts with sour cream, classic venison roasts, saut?ed steak with mushrooms; as well as suitable side dishes, marinades and much more.
– Venison: Aging, Smoking & Sausage Making is a 55-minute video designed for the average hunter who enjoys smoked venison, jerky, salami, sausage and hot sticks.
– Care & Cooking Gamebirds and Small Game Animals is a 70-minute video that offers instructions on how to age gamebirds and when to pluck or when to skin them for the best flavor and tenderness. The video also provides recipes for several dishes.
– Care & Cooking Upland Gamebirds is a 75-minute video that also offers instructions on how to age gamebirds and when to pluck or when to skin them for the best flavor and tenderness. It also includes suggestions on how to age gamebirds and create many delicious meals.
– Care & Cooking Waterfowl is a 75-minute video that focuses on preparing great meals from ducks and geese. Starting with proper field care and how to transport game, the video also provides instructions on how to age waterfowl before plucking or skinning. As with all other videos, this one provides several recipes for game.