MassWildlife’s Share the Harvest (HSH)
Allows hunters to donate and share venison with those in need while supporting forest conservation by utilizing hunting for deer population management
MassWildlife’s HSH Program Started in 2022
Processes & Distributes Venison to Food Insecurity Programs, Including:
- Pip & Anchor
- Nourish Nantucket
- Nantucket Food Pantry
2024 ACK HSH:
- 45 Deer donated
- 3 antlered males, 42 does & yearlings
- 3,140 meals distributed
2024 ACK HSH Program Challenges
Single Processor with Limited Capacity
Very Limited Cooler and Freezer Space