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Post by randyh on Aug 21, 2007 18:06:30 GMT -6
Is there a mechanism for a hunter to legally donate his/her animal to one of the organizations whose function is to feed those less fortunate? I don't think the act of donating itself is against the law?
I queried Winnipeg Harvest with this question: "I know many other jurisdictions in Canada and the United States have programs in place whereby sportsmen who have legally harvested wild game, such as venison, elk, moose, etc., can arrange to donate their animal to help feed those less fortunate. Does Manitoba have a similar program in place that you are aware of?"
Their response was: "Unfortunately, there is not a program like you described in Manitoba. If you wanted to donate wild game, I would suggest you contact one of the soup kitchens in town directly."
Has anyone tried this route before? or are there rules of some sort that would prevent this from happening?
Seems like if this is not an option, for whatever reason(s), we are missing the boat here. I am sure there are sportsmen and women out there who, although they love the hunt, for one reason or another might not wish to keep all or a part of their animal.
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Post by Robert Burton on Aug 21, 2007 19:27:40 GMT -6
Give these folks a try they take in baking and home garden stuff from us www.agapetable.ca/Though I am guessing any soup kitchen would not want a carcass but a butchered animal (and there is the oh so slim chance that they might be staffed/volunteered by anti hunting left wingnutz)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2007 9:10:36 GMT -6
Contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation. They have run a Share the Harvest program for years. Basically, they have lists of licensed, cooperating butchers who will prepare animals so they can be donated to food banks. I understand that there are only rural butchers that are participating. MWF has an office in Wpg (sorry, don't have the number )....TIM
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Post by lurker1818 on Aug 22, 2007 9:54:01 GMT -6
I know this can be done, but not sure where. Friends of mine have a cattle farm south of the city where there is little hunting to keep the deer population in check. They were told that using landowners rights they can manage the deer from getting into the cattle feed and the deer can be donated to charity but can not be given away to others.
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Post by randyh on Aug 22, 2007 11:31:38 GMT -6
Contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation. They have run a Share the Harvest program for years. Basically, they have lists of licensed, cooperating butchers who will prepare animals so they can be donated to food banks. I understand that there are only rural butchers that are participating. MWF has an office in Wpg (sorry, don't have the number )....TIM I had contacted the MWF - here is their response: "Hi Randy: The program had to be discontinued as a result of the BSE crisis a couple of years ago. Unfortunately at this time we have not had any meetings with Winnipeg Harvest and the provincial and federal governments to see about reactivating the program. I will pass your concerns on to our President and Board of Directors. Thanks"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2007 6:32:58 GMT -6
Overall I like the idea of donating wild game to the needy. Gotta check in the parkland area. There used to be a program with senior homes here at one time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2007 8:31:37 GMT -6
What a shame. Yet again, the MWF continues to underwhelm in its service to the outdoor community....TIM
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Post by randyh on Aug 23, 2007 10:58:59 GMT -6
It is too bad - I would hope that the MWF takes up the issue with the province. Perhaps they just need a "kick start" to get things rolling. I am sure there are many who would willingly contribute to such a program.
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