UNIVERSITY PARK — Venison 101 and Venison 201 workshops will be held at the Penn State Meats Lab on Aug. 28-29.

The workshops are designed for hunters who want to have knowledge on harvesting and processing their deer. 

The Aug. 28 workshop will be 12:45-5 p.m. The Aug. 29 workshop is 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Venison 101 is a half-day class that provides information on deer hunting in Pennsylvania and how to identify deer diseases and how to control risks when field dressing a deer. 

There will be a live demonstration on field dressing and hide removal.

This class is ideal for new hunters, including teens. 

Venison 201 is a full-day, hands-on workshop that provides the opportunity for participants to learn about venison butchery and processing, making sausage and jerky, canning, and using cookery methods including marination and smoking. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste venison products and interact with instructors.

Registration deadline is Aug. 21.

You can register for one or both classes at: http://www.cvent.com/events/venison-101-and-201/event-summary-34838d72d944404c8f3582030e89bb85.aspx.