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Share the Harvest.
Individuals that wish to donate to Share the Harvest
can do so by contacting the Conservation
Federation at (573)634-2322
 Hunters who want to participate simply take their deer
to an approved processor and tell them how much venison they
wish to donate. The processor will package and store the meat
for pick up by a local sponsoring agency. The agency then delivers
the venison to local organizations for distribution to the
needy.
The Conservation Federation of Missouri will reimburse the
processor $35 for each whole deer donated through Share the
Harvest. However, hunters who donate part of their deer should
expect to pay the processing fee. To receive the $35 reduction
in processing cost the hunter simply signs a form at the processor's
place of business certifying that he/she is donating an entire
deer. In some instances, additional local funds may be available
to further reduce the processing cost to the hunter.
Charitable Organizations are vital to this project. You
can get involved as a member of almost any club or organization. They
provide promotion and manpower on a local level to a program
that addresses the needy in their area. In addition many local
groups provide additional funding to augment the moneys paid
by the Conservation Federation on the donation of whole deer.
Raising local funds greatly increases hunter participation
and therefore meat donations.
Meat Processors that are knowledgeable, and enthusiastic
are a
vital key to a successful program. Many times
the coordinating organization will take an active
role in promoting the program. Having volunteers
available at deer processing plants during the
firearms deer season to personally contact hunters,
hand out literature and answer questions about the
program will greatly increase donations.
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