MDNR Report
Late-season hunters can help fight hunger and ensure Michiganders have access to a nutritious protein source when by taking part in a deer donation drive in Jackson County this weekend.
Knutson’s Sporting Goods in Brooklyn, Mich. will be accepted deer donations for the Hunters Feeding Michigan program Saturday from 10-4 and Sunday 11-4.
The program connects hunters, wild game processors and charities to feed Michiganders in need. Each deer donated will provide an estimated 160 high-protein and nutritious meals.
All deer must be whole (with head attached), legally harvested/tagged, harvest-reported and field-dressed prior to donation. The donated deer will be tested for chronic wasting disease.
All donated venison will be distributed to Michigan food pantries.
The deer donation drive takes place during the new extended late antlerless firearm deer hunting season, Jan. 2-12 in the southern part of the Lower Peninsula.
A discounted antlerless license for this extended hunting season is available for $5 per license, or you can use any unused deer tags you already have. For more details on this season, see Michigan.gov/Deer.