Summary
Wisconsin deer hunters donated 9,200 deer to 126 participating meat processors in 52 Wisconsin counties for the 2007 Venison Donation Program. After processing, the donations provided more than 414,000 pounds of ground venison that was distributed to food pantries throughout the state.
"Since the 2000 fall hunting season, hunters have donated more than 63,200 deer, have provided more than 2.8 million pounds of venison to hungry families in Wisconsin," said Laurie Fike, venison donation project coordinator with the Department of Natural Resources. "From conversations I've had with similar programs in other states, it's clear that Wisconsin's program is second to none."See the full content of this document
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On the Trail
The program provides high-quality protein to pantry shoppers and provides an outlet for excess venison that hunters, their families or friends and neighbors may no...
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