Missouri Deer Hunters Encouraged to Participate in Share the Harvest Program

With Missouri’s archery deer season underway, hunters are reminded about the state’s Share the Harvest Program. Hunters can donate extra deer meat they have to needy families in the state. Monroe County Conservation Agent Jessica Filla…

A list of participating meat processors by county can be found on the Missouri Department of Conservation website. Filla explains how the meat is distributed.

The Missouri Share the Harvest Program was started in 1992. Since then, more than four million pounds of venison have been donated to needy families in the state.