Michigan hunters donate deer to fight hunger this season

Michigan hunters can donate their deer harvest to the Department of Natural Resources' Hunters Feeding Michigan program at participating processors at no cost to the hunter. The initiative aims to provide nutritious protein to residents facing food insecurity, with each donated deer yielding an estimated 160 servings of high-quality venison.

Since 2005, hunters have contributed 3.5 million servings of venison through the program. The DNR partners with Feeding America and state-wide deer processors to ensure the meat is fresh, safe, and distributed to Michiganders in need. Joe Presgrove, the program specialist, noted that more than a million people in Michigan do not have enough to eat, making these donations a significant impact.

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