Kerry Swendsen is evangelistic in his message to deer hunters: You can butcher your own deer. And save money in the process. And be assured the venison you and your family eat came from the deer you ...

Why should you learn how to butcher a deer by yourself? Because the venison will taste better. Professional butchers need to profit from their efforts, and that’s fine. But since time is money, most ...

You can butcher a deer with a sharp kitchen knife, but a good set of quality blades makes things a lot easier. When building your collection, take a cue from professional meat cutters and invest in ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. More deer hunters in Maine may need to learn to butcher their own kills as ...