Ohio's $200K deer plan: Why 5 trailers matter
Ohio's Department of Natural Resources is introducing a $200,000 deer management plan utilizing five refrigerated trailers. The trailers will collect donated deer during the hunting season and transform the venison into protein for Ohio residents experiencing food insecurity. Inspired by a similar program in Michigan, the initiative aims to address rising deer populations, crop damage, fewer hunters, and growing demand for food assistance.
The five refrigerated trailers, costing about $200,000, will be deployed during key hunting weekends starting in mid-October. Wildlife District One Supervisor Gary Comer explains that the initial program will target deer harvested during the sport hunting season, but the trailers could also help manage agricultural crop damage.
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