The Wisconsin DNR is encouraging hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program.
The program helps stock food pantries for the upcoming holiday season and supports residents in need throughout the state.
Since the program began in 2000, hunters have donated 98,000 deer, totaling over 3.9 million pounds of venison, to help Wisconsinites in need.
Hunters interested in donating a Wisconsin-harvested deer to the DNR’s Deer Donation Program should field dress the deer, register it through GameReg, get it tested for CWD, and bring it to a participating processor.
Hunters and non-hunters may also support the Deer Donation Program through a monetary donation at any Wisconsin Hunting License sales location or online through their Go Wild account.
Visit Wisconsin’s Deer Donation Program webpage to learn more about the program.
