Special To McDonald County Press
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- With archery deer hunting here and firearms deer hunting coming up, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free "Field to Freezer" classes on how to process the popular game animal.
Classes use harvested deer for demonstrations of techniques for field dressing, preparing the deer for a taxidermist, and cutting and packaging the venison for the freezer, along with regulations, supplies needed, and tips on transporting.
Southwest
Oct. 23, 6:30 -- 8:30 p.m., at Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center, 201 W. Riviera Drive in Joplin. For ages 7 and up with 7 to 15-year-olds accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information, call 417-629-3423.
Oct. 24, 9 a.m. -- Noon, at MDC Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, 4897 N. Farm Road 61 in Ash Grove. To register or for more information, call 417-742-4361 or email [email protected].
For more information on MDC programs and events, visit mdc.mo.gov/events.
Community on 10/08/2015