HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY, 1: How hunting helps feed the 
hungry ... Details ahead on Passport to Texas
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PTT from TPWD and the SFWR Program

Deer hunters may harvest up to five animals per season, 
but few do because they lack freezer space for the meat. 
Don't let that stop you -- donate surplus venison to 
Hunter's for the Hungry.

Hunters for the hungry is a statewide venison donation 
program. :04

Pam Robers (row-berz) is program manager for the 
hunger relief programs run by the Texas Association of 
Community Action Agencies. She says the animals must 
be field dressed.

Hunters who want to take an extra deer can take their deer to 
one of ninety meat processors who are scattered throughout 
the state. And, the meat processor will usually ask for a minimal 
amount to cover processing fees - somewhere from twenty to 
thirty dollars. And the hunter will get a receipt that they can use 
for their tax purposes. :20

The meat processor turns the donated venison into 
ground meat.

And puts it into two pound chub packs that we give the meat 
processor. And then there are emergency food providers 
throughout the state who have told us that they want the meat. 
And they either give it to families who are in need, or use it in 
soup kitchens ... stews ... it goes to a diversity of places that helps 
feed low-income people. :20

Find a processor near you by visiting tacaa.org.

That's our show ... supported by the Sport Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Program ... funded by your purchase of 
fishing and hunting equipment and motor boat fuels. 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti