08/31/2026
Pennsylvania hunters are breaking records and sharing the bounty!
During the 2025-26 hunting season, hunters donated a record 294,844 pounds of venison from 8,382 deer through Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH). That’s the equivalent of nearly 1.2 million servings of nutritious protein for Pennsylvanians facing food insecurity.
This milestone marks Pennsylvania as the nation’s leading state for venison donations, reflecting the generosity of hunters, processors, volunteers, donors, and sponsors across the Commonwealth.
Powerful partnerships between the Game Commission, Hunters Sharing the Harvest and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture help drive the connection between hunters and communities, ensuring these numbers continue to grow in the coming hunting season.
Thank you to everyone who lends a hand in turning harvests into meals for our fellow neighbors in need.
Together, we're proving that hunting is about more than the harvest — it’s about stewardship and community!