ALBANY, NY — With big game hunting season underway across the state, New York’s hunters are reminded that they can donate venison to families in need. 

Each year, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation partners with the Venison Donation Coalition and Feeding NYS. Hunters contribute nearly 40 tons of venison each year.

There are many ways a hunter can help feed others: donate their deer or part of it at a cooperating processor, donate money to their regional food bank, or make a cash donation to the Venison Donation Coalition when purchasing their hunting license.

For more information, visit venisondonation.com.