http://www.ncbowhunter.com/docs/deer_donation_registry.pdf
Not sure how current this is ,lots of names in this area.

 

Just a quick question, if you don't need the meat, then why kill more deer?

 

Foodbank. Maybe in the Triad to your south?

 

Long story short my wife and I have been blessed the last couple of deer seasons. We have quite a bit of meat left over from last years harvest. All still good mind you, been deep frozen from the day it was packed and vacuumed sealed at the processor.

Because we have been so fortunate we don't need all of the meat we will kill this year, and as such I would like to offer it to any local families who may be going through a hard time. I know there are probably plenty of people on here who would like some extra venison, but I am asking that this be focused on those in need, and not those in want,

Thanks and if you know anyone local to kernersville area let me know I would like to offer some up. I haven't shot anything with a bow yet but as soon as the deer start rolling I will offer it up.

Just a quick question, if you don't need the meat, then why kill more deer?

I understood his intent to be offering venison to those families going through a hard time and being in need of it as a food source. Possibly offering up the packed and vacuumed sealed venison he had on hand to those less fortunate and planning to replenish it with this year's bounty.................just my .02

 

Just a quick question, if you don't need the meat, then why kill more deer?

I've only hit two, but that was two too many.

Will the ecobalance be thrown off if we have less?

 

Just a quick question, if you don't need the meat, then why kill more deer?

Why do people plant a garden and give away vegetables when they have more. Quit trolling on a good deed.

 

You could also contact the local elementary school to see if they have any families in need. The admin in the school would know the folks that are having a tough time. There are more homeless children in schools than folks realize. I know folks that do this every year with food, clothing, and other needed items.

 

Just a quick question, if you don't need the meat, then why kill more deer?

For the same reason I buy ammo...cause sometimes it gets scarce.

 

You could also contact the local elementary school to see if they have any families in need. The admin in the school would know the folks that are having a tough time. There are more homeless children in schools than folks realize. I know folks that do this every year with food, clothing, and other needed items.

Excellent idea and one that works. I'm very fortunate to know people in our county who are doing the very exact thing you describe here............and as you mentioned, it is worse than most folks realize.

Thanks for posting this as a reminder. You just made my day.

 

Very honorable thing to do. There are many that could use it right now, just finding them is the issue. Best of luck.

 

Revolverman, I usually help a family out here in Burlington and now since the only bread winner of the family passed a few months ago, they need it even more, but I'm sure there is someone nearby Belews Creek. Thanks for doing a good deed. Hopefully I will have an abundance this year and can continue doing the same thing.

 

Just a quick question, if you don't need the meat, then why kill more deer?

a few reasons.

1, hunting is not an inexpensive hobby. If someone is down on their luck enough to need additional help feeding their family, then it could stand to reason that they don't have the free time or money to sit in a tree all day. I am fortunate enough to have some free time and free money to spend on my hobbies. Therefore, because I am blessed with the means and good health to provide, I will return those same blessings to those who are not so blessed with either.

2, the place where I hunt is an active corn and soybean farm. The farmer uses this crop as his livelihood. He has asked that we shoot any deer we see on the property so that he doesn't have to resort to extreme culling. He doesn't want to wipe the deer out either, but is not willing to feed them at the expense of feeding his family. By showing him we are constantly removing deer from the property when legal he does not feel it necessary to get the legal permits to shoot them year round and at night which would decimate their populations.

 

Revolverman, I usually help a family out here in Burlington and now since the only bread winner of the family passed a few months ago, they need it even more, but I'm sure there is someone nearby Belews Creek. Thanks for doing a good deed. Hopefully I will have an abundance this year and can continue doing the same thing.

I will keep you in mind. If we get fortunate like we did last year there will be plenty to go around.

 

Just a quick question, if you don't need the meat, then why kill more deer?

Because their a dime a dozen and fun to shoot.

 

2 thumbs up to the OP....bless you

 

a few reasons.

1, hunting is not an inexpensive hobby. If someone is down on their luck enough to need additional help feeding their family, then it could stand to reason that they don't have the free time or money to sit in a tree all day. I am fortunate enough to have some free time and free money to spend on my hobbies. Therefore, because I am blessed with the means and good health to provide, I will return those same blessings to those who are not so blessed with either.

2, the place where I hunt is an active corn and soybean farm. The farmer uses this crop as his livelihood. He has asked that we shoot any deer we see on the property so that he doesn't have to resort to extreme culling. He doesn't want to wipe the deer out either, but is not willing to feed them at the expense of feeding his family. By showing him we are constantly removing deer from the property when legal he does not feel it necessary to get the legal permits to shoot them year round and at night which would decimate their populations.

Great reply.

Man was put on the Earth to rule over the animals, which includes keeping their populations in check.

And, if we weren't supposed to kill them, why did God make'em so tasty?

 

Why do people plant a garden and give away vegetables when they have more. Quit trolling on a good deed.

Figured you'd have some silly comment.

Feeding "the hungry" are what cows and chickens are for. Why kill more then you need? Why kill just to kill?

 

For the same reason I buy ammo...cause sometimes it gets scarce.

but your not buying ammo to just give it away, are you?

 

Because their a dime a dozen and fun to shoot.

There in lies the difficulties of today's thinking .....

 

but your not buying ammo to just give it away, are you?

I have, yes, when I find a deal and I know others are looking for it.

 

Sorry guys, I just see this differently. I feel that the people who follow this path are just finding an excuse to kill. Taking more then they need out of a natural resource, will eventually deplete that resource. Somebody mentioned vegetables, you really think that a deer dying at your hands is like picking tomatoes?

Sorry for taking this feel good thread down a different path. I'm not going to make anymore comments. It just hit a nerve and I typed.

 

Sorry guys, I just see this differently. I feel that the people who follow this path are just finding an excuse to kill. Taking more then they need out of a natural resource, will eventually deplete that resource. Somebody mentioned vegetables, you really think that a deer dying at your hands is like picking tomatoes?

Sorry for taking this feel good thread down a different path. I'm not going to make anymore comments. It just hit a nerve and I typed.

You're good TH.............all opinions count and add to the discussions. Thanks for keeping things civil and above board when opinions vary within a thread. It's much appreciated.

 

Sorry guys, I just see this differently. I feel that the people who follow this path are just finding an excuse to kill. Taking more then they need out of a natural resource, will eventually deplete that resource. Somebody mentioned vegetables, you really think that a deer dying at your hands is like picking tomatoes?

Sorry for taking this feel good thread down a different path. I'm not going to make anymore comments. It just hit a nerve and I typed.

I totally agree, but we have to remember a few things:

The deer population varies depending on where you are in the state. Some places they are rare, and some places there are so many that they are considered a hazard and a nuisance. Better to harvest them for a good cause than just kill and leave then to rot, or over populate an area causing food shortages.

Technically, unless you are borderline destitute, hunting in general could be called "pointless killing". There are alternatives to venison that you can find at Food Lion. A lot of people supplement or replace their meat intake with wildlife, but only in the rare case is it a "requirement" to do so. (Before all the meat hunters jump in, I get it...you live off of it...I gotcha...)

Again, the state puts a limit on animals that can be harvested. More than likely that is well regulated and tracked. If the population goes down, then they will step in just as they have with other species.

In the mean time, I like seeing people helping others, all while supporting such a wonderful activity and tradition as hunting.

 

Back to the question at hand... call churches in the area.

 

Food banks don't accept wild game anymore. Least not to my knowledge. The health department put a stop to it sometime back. Same goes with the homeless shelters in the area.