Hunting season brings opportunity to appreciate nature, help others
June 5, 2007) -If someone was to ask me how my hunting season was this year I would tell them it was the best one I have ever had, whether it was small or big game season last fall or this spring's turkey season. When asked what I harvested during those seasons my response would be that I did not get anything. .... [click for full article]

Vension Donation Coalition (VDC) Hits Half Million Milestone
   April 27, 2007– For the last 6 years DEC's Division of Fish Wildlife and Marine Resources has partnered with Second Harvest Food Banks, NRCS, Resource Conservation Development Counsils (RC&D'S), NY Farm Bureau, Sportsman Organizations and many, many volunteers to distribute 2 million servings of venison to those in need.... [click for full article]

How Can You Support Venison Donation?
   August 18, 2006 – It's as simple as 1-2-3. Donate dollars when you buy your license. Donate your FIRST deer, it will help you keep hunting.... [click for full article]

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Venison Donation Coaltion Needs You...
   August 18, 2006 – The Venison Donation Coalition would like to remind all Deer Hunters that the dedadline for Deer Management permits is October 1st, 2006. [click for full article]

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Here's half of the happy DEC crew at the state fair ready to collect those "bucks." Tee shirts were compliments of the Venison Donation Coaltion. They were our second largest collection site last year. We will know this year's total soon.

Feed Four with a “Buck” @ D.E.C.A.L.S.

   August 18, 2005 – Each year thousands of people throughout our state go hungry each day. Just $1.00 can help feed four hungry people. And now, that dollar (or more) can be donated at your local D.E.C. Automated License System (D.E.C.A.L.S.) outlet when you stop at your Town Clerks office or while shopping at your favorite sporting goods store. [click for full article]

Venison Donation Coalition Launches Feed Four with a “Buck” @ D.E.C.A.L.S.
   August 18, 2005 – The Venison Donation Coalition is very excited about a great partnership with the New York State Town Clerk’s Association. [click for full article]