“hunters for the hungry”

It’s ludicrous, but it’s no joke. Mayor Bill de Blasio wants $2 million to conduct deer vasectomies on Long Island and control expanding deer populations—a job that American hunters would do for free!

This latest Member's Hunt comes from James D. Cox of Liberty, W.Va.

Hunting is a way of life, no matter your age.

Did you know there are 13.7 million hunters in the United States alone, according the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation? Did you know that in 2015, 43.1 million Americans lived in poverty (13.5 percent of the U.S. population), and 42.2 million Americans lived in food-insecure households? The NRA’s solution? Start an initiative to assist in providing food to the needy by capitalizing on the millions of active hunters we have here in the United States.

While it’s easy to recognize the benefits of programs like Hunters for the Hungry, sharing game meat has a host of other positive impacts that are more difficult to quantify.

Self-guided pronghorn hunts offer tremendous satisfaction, but require pre-planning for success. Here’s what you need to know for DIY pronghorn success.

Beyond the skulls, antlers and hides, it is undeniable that meat from the field brings any hunting adventure full circle. It’s important to explain to new hunters this crucial part of our experience that connects family and friends.

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry is advising hunters who plan to donate venison to their local Hunters for the Hungry program—along with hunters who plan to have their deer processed professionally—to avoid frustrating surprises by checking with their local butchers for any changes to their operations.