Tag: venison
ODNR asks Ohio deer hunters to donate to Field to Food...
The Ohio Division of Wildlife is asking deer hunters to donate extra harvested deer to the Field to Food Bank program. Donated venison will be processed and distributed to regional food banks to help address food insecurity for Ohio families in need.
Pa. hunters donate record amount of venison to feed hungry families
Pennsylvania hunters donated a record 294,844 pounds of venison during the 2025-26 season through Hunters Sharing the Harvest, the group recently shared. The effort equates to 1.2 million servings distributed to food-insecure families across the state.
Hunters Sharing the Harvest seeks financial support
Pennsylvania’s Hunters Sharing the Harvest is anticipating another record-breaking year and is looking for funding support to sustain its growth.
ODNR grant to aid venison donations
The ODNR Division of Wildlife contributed $25,000 in a grant to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry to support local food banks with donated venison.
Handling venison safely
Any venison derived from hunting should be handled safely to avoid the spread of foodborne pathogens, which could cause foodborne illnesses.
Tips for handling venison safely during harvesting and preparation
It’s important that any venison derived from hunting be handled safely to avoid the spread of foodborne pathogens, which could cause foodborne illnesses.
Field dressing: Be prepared when you kill a deer
If you want the best tasting venison, the guts gotta go as soon as possible. Field dressing needs done right after tagging your deer.
Get the best venison this season
How the work is done is key to a nice batch of prime venison.
How to avoid ‘gamey’ venison in the kitchen
Learn more about processing and preparing venison to maximize its quality, get rid of undesirable flavors, reduce gamey taste and ensure it is safe to eat.
