Fight Hunger and Promote Environmental Stewardship

Maybe you already have filled your deer tags for the season, but when you brought your processed deer home you discovered it’s going to be really hard to squeeze anything more into your freezer. It still has game meat from previous trips. What do you do with the extra venison?

Hunters for the Hungry has provided over nine million servings of venison to Texans in need. Through the program, hunters can donate legally tagged, field-dressed deer at participating meat processors. The processors prepare the venison for distribution to local hunger relief agencies like food banks and food pantries. Here's how you can help:

Bring your legally tagged, field-dressed white tail or mule deer to a participating meat processor.

Any other questions or comments can be directed to [email protected] or 512-527-3613.

Author: Tom Behrens

Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]