Game Processing Workshop 2026

Opportunity to learn how to put your game on the table! Processing and packaging workshop packed full of information and hands on activity.

Game Processing Workshop

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is collaborating with the Nevada Department of Wildlife to provide game harvesting and processing education to Nevada hunters. Classes will cover field dressing techniques, skinning, caping and quartering. Learn the different cuts available and processing/packaging options. Students will have the opportunity to participate hands on. Each class is limited to 25 participants. Registration fee is $125 per person. For questions contact: Gabriella Madraso at gmadraso@unr.edu

Dates and times;

Friday, May 1, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Main Station Farm Science Building, 5895 Clean Water Way, Reno, NV 89502 (Next to Wolf Pack Meats – enter gate)

Day One: Friday, May 1, 2026

Check in 12:45 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Welcome and introductions

Staci Emm, Professor and Extension Educator, University of Nevada, Reno

Logan Klonicke, Conservation Educator II, Nevada Department of Wildlife

1:30 p.m. Shot placement

Logan Klonicke, Conservation Educator II, Nevada Department of Wildlife

2:00 p.m. Safety overview for equipment, process and apparel for harvesting

Austin Yohey, Mobile Harvest Unit Manager, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

2:15 p.m. BREAK (snacks provided)

2:30 p.m. Harvest demonstration with hands on activities

Austin Yohey, Mobile Harvest Unit Manager, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

4:45 p.m. Wrap up, clean up and evaluations

Day Two: Saturday, May 2

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. Field care of game meat

Logan Klonicke, Conservation Educator II, Nevada Department of Wildlife

8:30 a.m. Safety overview for equipment, process and apparel for processing

Austin Yohey, Mobile Harvest Unit Manager, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

9:00 a.m. BREAK (snacks provided)

9:15 a.m. Breakdown and packaging of carcass – Hands On

Austin Yohey, Mobile Harvest Unit Manager, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

• Overview of carcass anatomy, demonstrations on breaking down and packaging carcass into various cuts and food safety protocol for storage and cooking.

11:45 a.m. Wrap up, clean up and evaluations