The primary objective of Hunters Sharing the Harvest is to coordinate the distribution of venison from hunters to hungry people via an integrated network of meat processors and food banks. HSH facilitates the efforts of hunters, conservation groups, state game departments, businesses, and charitable organizations to the benefit of the deer and the needy in Pennsylvania.

With approximately 1 million deer now living in Pennsylvania, the need exists to manage population levels. Reducing the population helps to lessen the toll of damage to crops, landscaping, and motor vehicles. Balancing populations with available habitat benefits deer by ensuring the availability of ample food, cover, and genetic diversity.

Hunting is the premier method of wildlife management, yet there are fewer hunters in Pennsylvania than in the past, and they are hunting under much more liberal seasons and limits. In order for hunters to be an effective part of deer management, they need the HSH program to help them distribute any extra venison that is harvested. HSH then completes this food chain by providing a means to utilize their efforts in helping to solve the social problem of hunger.

	In Pennsylvania: 1,135,000 people (approximately 1 out of every 11) live at risk of hunger An estimated 450,000 people per month meet a part of their food needs through a food pantry/cupboard or soup kitchen Venison is a 100% natural, low fat, high protein food source that is eagerly sought out by food distribution organizations given the low protein content of most distributed foods Last year HSH coordinated the delivery of nearly 200,000 meals of venison to hungry Pennsylvanians

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