How to Donate Venison in New York State

The firearms season opens Saturday morning. Hunters can help those in need by donating their venison.

Below is information on how you can either donate OR receive a donation of venison.

Food Banks

• Food Bank of Western New York
• Food Bank of Southern Tier
• Food Bank of Central New York

When you choose to eat wild game, you are:

• Making the healthy choice to eat meat from an animal that was free range, consumed a natural diet, and was never treated with hormones or antibiotics.
• Helping to reduce the number of over-abundant deer in New York State.
• Taking an active role in acknowledging where your food comes from.