1. All deer donated must be harvested and reported in accordance with the appropriate rules and regulations of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

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2.  Deer must be delivered to a NCHFTH designated processing facility. All designated facilities are fully inspected by the NC Department of Agriculture. See the map to find processors near you. 

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3.  Deer must be received by processors in an acceptable condition.

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4. A donor card must be completed to authorize the processor to possess the deer and identify the successful hunter.

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5. Contact the processor prior to delivery to determine the requirements for the specific facility.

 

6. Hunters may donate whole, half, or part of a deer to the program. The venison is ground into "burger" for ease of cooking. Packages of frozen venison are distributed to local shelters, soup kitchens, and other agencies.

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7. NCHFTH will reimburse program participation processors for their labor, services and supplies.