Hunger is a fact of life for more than 40,000 Nova Scotians each month. Now hunters can make a difference for hungry people in our province through Hunters Helping the Hungry a joint initiative of FEED NOVA SCOTIA and the hunting community.

The Hunters Program began in 2006 and year one brought a total of 477 kg of donated deer/moose meat. In 2007, donations almost doubled, totaling 800 kg so, thanks to Nova Scotia's hunters and the participating meat cutters, FEED NOVA SCOTIA was able to provide 6,800 servings of protein to food banks, shelters, and soup kitchens across the province.

Hunters wishing to contribute meat can contact a participating butcher. All meat donations are accepted but the preferred cut is ground meat or stew meat. Pre-labeled bags have been provided to meat cutters and FEED NOVA SCOTIA will make arrangements for pick-up.

There is no minimum donation. Hunters must have registered their deer before donating.

A pledge sheet has been posted on the website www.novascotiahunting.com . You don't need to sign up to give, but having your name there will help show the good heart of hunters and encourage others to participate and make a difference for the hungry

For tips on proper handling of game meat, refer to the Hunter Education Student Manual for the Atlantic Provinces or click here .

To view, print or save a copy of our poster, please click here.

For a list of participating meat cutters where you can donate your deer or moose meat, please click here .

This list of 2008 Participating Licensed Meat Cutting Facilities is available in the 2008 Nova Scotia HUNTING & FURHARVESTING licence & summary of Regulations booklet, available on-line by clicking here .

Special thanks to our partners novascotiahunting.com, Eastern Woods & Waters, Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers & Hunters and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources.