11-14-2004, 05:41 PM
[size 2]PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota sportsmen and women can help those who are hungry by sharing their wild game via the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program.[/size]
[size 2]For centuries, wildlife has fed many people, and today it can still help feed South Dakota’s hungry," said Game, Fish and Parks Assistant Director of Wildlife Emmett Keyser. "The Sportsmen Against Hunger Program allows hunters to share their success with those who are less fortunate."[/size]
[size 2]"The Sportsmen Against Hunger program is an excellent way to help people who are hungry in our communities," said South Dakota Sportsmen Against Hunger President Jeff Olson of Rapid City. "It’s also a way to clear room in your freezer for this year’s hunting season and show the public that hunting is a valuable and important part of our culture."[/size]
[size 2]Hunters can call (800) 456-2758 to locate the names of local game processors and food banks that support the program. Operators are on duty 24 hours a day.[/size]
[size 2]Most processors will process the animal at a reduced rate if it is for the program, but the program needs hunters to help defray some of the processing costs.[/size]
[size 2]"Sportsmen Against Hunger covers as much of the costs as it can," Olson said, "but an honorable act would be if hunters could help by covering the processing fees. Beyond that, the meat is packaged and delivered to the people in need."[/size]
[size 2]Olson noted that sportsmen who give five pounds or more of professionally processed game meat to a relief organization this year will receive an automatic entry to win one of 50 SAKO 75 Hunter Rifles. [/size]
[size 2]"Safari Club International is sponsoring the rifle giveaway," he said. "One of the rifles valued at $1,365 will be given away in South Dakota." Sportsmen must fill out an official entry form that is available at the processors in South Dakota who participate in Sportsmen Against Hunger. The list is available online at [/size][size 2][url "http://www.sci-foundation.org/"][font "Arial"]www.sci-foundation.org[/font][/url][/size][font "Arial"][size 2]. The program continues through the end of the year, giving hunters the opportunity to donate game taken during the 2004 hunting seasons.[/size]
[size 2]"I encourage hunters to acquire and fill their antlerless deer tags and donate the game to this program," Olson added. "You will help the state manage wildlife populations and, at the same time, provide a charitable service."[/size]
[size 2]Safari Club International started the Sportsmen Against Hunger program more than 12 years ago, and provides meat for more than 230 million meals across the United States. During that time in South Dakota, sportsmen have donated more than 85,000 pounds of game meat.[/size]
[size 2]"This program has a real impact on the lives of everyday South Dakotans who need assistance providing healthy meals for their families," Olson said. "This is one way sportsmen can share their harvest and give back to the communities where they live."[/size]
[size 2]For information about the program, contact Jeff Olson at (605) 342-2445.[/size]
[size 2]The following South Dakota processors currently participate in Sportsmen Against Hunger:[/size] [ul] [li][size 2]Economy Meat Market, Bath,[/size] [li][size 2]Integrity Meats, Belle Fourche,[/size] [li][size 2]Frohling’s Meats, Hecla,[/size] [li][size 2]Heier’s Meat, Hosmer,[/size] [li][size 2]J & K Processing, Piedmont,[/size] [li][size 2]Steamboat Game & Fish, Pierre,[/size] [li][size 2]Western Buffalo Co., Rapid City,[/size] [li][size 2]Lee’s Meats & Sausage, Tea,[/size] [li][size 2]Mid-Dakota Meats, Winner.[/size] [/li][/ul][/font]
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[size 2]For centuries, wildlife has fed many people, and today it can still help feed South Dakota’s hungry," said Game, Fish and Parks Assistant Director of Wildlife Emmett Keyser. "The Sportsmen Against Hunger Program allows hunters to share their success with those who are less fortunate."[/size]
[size 2]"The Sportsmen Against Hunger program is an excellent way to help people who are hungry in our communities," said South Dakota Sportsmen Against Hunger President Jeff Olson of Rapid City. "It’s also a way to clear room in your freezer for this year’s hunting season and show the public that hunting is a valuable and important part of our culture."[/size]
[size 2]Hunters can call (800) 456-2758 to locate the names of local game processors and food banks that support the program. Operators are on duty 24 hours a day.[/size]
[size 2]Most processors will process the animal at a reduced rate if it is for the program, but the program needs hunters to help defray some of the processing costs.[/size]
[size 2]"Sportsmen Against Hunger covers as much of the costs as it can," Olson said, "but an honorable act would be if hunters could help by covering the processing fees. Beyond that, the meat is packaged and delivered to the people in need."[/size]
[size 2]Olson noted that sportsmen who give five pounds or more of professionally processed game meat to a relief organization this year will receive an automatic entry to win one of 50 SAKO 75 Hunter Rifles. [/size]
[size 2]"Safari Club International is sponsoring the rifle giveaway," he said. "One of the rifles valued at $1,365 will be given away in South Dakota." Sportsmen must fill out an official entry form that is available at the processors in South Dakota who participate in Sportsmen Against Hunger. The list is available online at [/size][size 2][url "http://www.sci-foundation.org/"][font "Arial"]www.sci-foundation.org[/font][/url][/size][font "Arial"][size 2]. The program continues through the end of the year, giving hunters the opportunity to donate game taken during the 2004 hunting seasons.[/size]
[size 2]"I encourage hunters to acquire and fill their antlerless deer tags and donate the game to this program," Olson added. "You will help the state manage wildlife populations and, at the same time, provide a charitable service."[/size]
[size 2]Safari Club International started the Sportsmen Against Hunger program more than 12 years ago, and provides meat for more than 230 million meals across the United States. During that time in South Dakota, sportsmen have donated more than 85,000 pounds of game meat.[/size]
[size 2]"This program has a real impact on the lives of everyday South Dakotans who need assistance providing healthy meals for their families," Olson said. "This is one way sportsmen can share their harvest and give back to the communities where they live."[/size]
[size 2]For information about the program, contact Jeff Olson at (605) 342-2445.[/size]
[size 2]The following South Dakota processors currently participate in Sportsmen Against Hunger:[/size] [ul] [li][size 2]Economy Meat Market, Bath,[/size] [li][size 2]Integrity Meats, Belle Fourche,[/size] [li][size 2]Frohling’s Meats, Hecla,[/size] [li][size 2]Heier’s Meat, Hosmer,[/size] [li][size 2]J & K Processing, Piedmont,[/size] [li][size 2]Steamboat Game & Fish, Pierre,[/size] [li][size 2]Western Buffalo Co., Rapid City,[/size] [li][size 2]Lee’s Meats & Sausage, Tea,[/size] [li][size 2]Mid-Dakota Meats, Winner.[/size] [/li][/ul][/font]
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