As Michigan’s firearm deer season begins, the Michigan DNR says the time is right for hunters to help hungry families in their community by donating a deer to Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger.
“Join a different kind of deer drive this November by donating a deer to provide venison for those in need,” said Dustin Isenhoff, specialist in the DNR Marketing and Outreach Division, who coordinates the department’s partnership with Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger. “Hunters who donate a whole deer have a chance to win some great prizes for participating.”
Hunters have a chance to win gift cards and other prizes by donating a deer at:
- Any Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger participating processor during the 2021 Michigan deer hunting seasons (win one of five $100 gift cards or a grand-prize $500 gift card).
- Jay’s Sporting Goods Deer Drive in Clare Nov. 16, 17 and 20 (over $1,500 in prizes offered).
- Frank’s Great Outdoors Deer Drive in Linwood Nov. 16 and 17 (get a $20 gift card with every deer donation, plus a chance to win other prizes).
Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that helps connect donors, wild game processors and charities like food banks, pantries and shelters to feed those in need. The organization distributed almost 100,000 pounds of venison last year, providing more than 400,000 meals for families experiencing hunger.
To learn more about the deer donation drive, find a participating processor or make a monetary donation to support venison processing, visit SportsmenAgainstHunger.org.
Hunters also can make a monetary donation when buying a hunting license.
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