Deer Hunters Encouraged to Participate in Share the Harvest

Deer hunters are once again being encouraged to share their harvest by donating surplus venison to the Share the Harvest program to feed hungry Missourians. The program is administered by the Conservation Federation of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation and has provided nearly 5 million pounds of venison to feed Missourians since 1992.

To make a donation, take the harvested deer to an approved meat processor and tell the processor how much to donate. Processing fees are covered entirely or in part of local and statewide sponsors. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries.