Venison is the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat. YOU CAN HELP get this quality protein from the woods, to a local foodbank, and onto the tables of those in your community that need it most. Participate by:
- Donating a deer to a participating processor near you.
- Donating to GWF or becoming a sponsor. A $15 gift will process enough venison for 24 meals.
- Promoting the program and identifying new processors in underserved areas.
The Georgia Hunters for the Hungry Program is expanding!
We are in need of additional processors from across the state for the 2026-2027 season. Processing rate is $2.50 per pound. Please help us spread the word. Interested processors can APPLY ONLINE. Contact Zoey Brown for more information.
Hunters interested in participating in the GHFTH program can bring field-dressed deer to any of the designated drop-off locations during the processor’s normal business hours.
Ashburn: Daniel’s Creek Processing, 1478 Joe Sumner Rd., (229) 376-4138
Bartow: HoneyHole Deer Processing, 2957 Bostic Mill Road, (478) 206-4482
Baxley: Driggers Deer Processing, 500 Beaver Rd., (912) 253-1559
Blairsville: McClure’s Processing, 126 Wilson Rd., (706) 994-7982
Bowman: Parhamtown Processing LLC, 3689 Parhamtown Rd, 706-988-4464
Cedartown: The Deer Cooler, 477 Mullen Rd., (770) 748-4821
Columbus: Daffin’s Meat Processing, 914 Neil Dr., (706) 322-8848
Cordele: Grinder’s Deer Processing, 323 Cannon Rd, 229-938-3477
Cornelia: Cypress Processing and Taxidermy, 3147 Alto Mud Creek Rd., (678) 343-3066
Dahlonega: Rock Acres Deer Processing, 349 Rock Acres Rd., (706) 864-3780
Danielsville: Pocataligo Processing, 2025 Wesley Chapel Road, 706-540-5027
Dawson: Mossey Creek Outdoors, 2788 Americus Hwy., (229) 995-4109
Dawsonville: The Steel Buffalo Butchery, 1500 Harmony Church Rd., (706) 216-2170
Dexter: Boggy Branch, 4019 Ga Hwy 257, 478-484-8168
Dexter: Papa’s Deer and Hog Processing, 511 N Line St., (478) 697-7304
Dublin: Ronnie’s Deer Processing, 1022 Jimmie Stevens Rd., (478) 272-2782
Dublin: Trails End Deer Processing, 915 South Poplar Springs Church Rd., (478) 983-4027
Eastman: J & A Deer Processing, 5420 Rhine Hwy., (478) 231-6349
Eatonton: Misfits Deer Processing, 104B Dennis Station Rd., 706-484-5594
Eatonton: The Meat Shed, 235 New Phoenix Rd., (478) 258-0019
Elberton: Lakeside Taxidermy & Deer Processing, 2579 Cleveland Dr., (706) 436-7882
Ellijay: Tailscreek Processing LLC, 34 Burgess Circle, (706) 273-8928
Fort Valley: Georgia’s Best Processing, 1457 Aultman Rd, 478-825-7664
Gordon: Paradise Farm Deer Processing, 6812 Gordon McIntyre Rd, 478-233-0878
Gray: Wayside Deer Processing, 1495 Monticello Hwy., (478) 936-0333
Hazlehurst: Crosby Prime Cuts, 497 Rea Hill Rd, 912-551-2770
Jakin: Henry’s Deerhouse Processing, 2588 Pritchett Rd., (229) 793-2625
Keysville: Knights Butchering & Processing LLC, 595 Pebble Rd., (706) 554-3248
Kite: Triple Cross Deer Processing, 8473 Pinetucky Road, (478) 469-3609
Leesburg: Lee Processing, 105 GA Hwy 377, (229) 886-1847
Lula: Twin Oaks Processing, 575 Silver Shoals Road, (706) 677-2167
Mansfield: Steve Bishop’s Taxidermy & Deer Processing, 35 W. 1 Ave., (770) 787-0840
Mc Rae Helena: Buck and Boar, 1728 E Golden Isles Hwy, 229-315-7691
Metter: Zerwig Processing, 35978 GA Hwy. 23 N., 912-682-7256
Midville: Greenway’s Buck and Boar – TG, 325 Johnson Grove Church Rd., (706) 526-8684
Newborn: Newborn Taxidermy, 4227 Hwy. 142, (770) 786-3350
Nicholls: Kicks Meats LLC, 329 Green Lantern Rd., (912) 345-0096
Ocilla: Ocilla Meat Market, 509 E 4th St., (229) 468-7808
Oglethorpe: Hale Processing, 1616 GA Hwy 90, (478) 458-7961
Resaca: Atchley Farms Meat Processing, 4678 S Dixie Hwy, 706-459-2897
Royston: Bond Processing LLC, 3727 Goldmine Hollysprings Rd., 706-206-9429
Savannah: Wise Brothers Processing and Taxidermy, 326 Bush Rd., (912) 433-1340
Senoia: Blacks Deer Processing, 555 Morgan Mill Rd, (404) 977-3746
Sparta: Garner’s Grinders, 18630 Hwy. 16, (404) 345-9320
Sylvania: Deer Trax Processing LLC, 1176 Burtons Ferry Hwy., (912) 451-6490
Tignall: Newford Creek Outdoors, 418 Fain Rd., (706) 318-5733
Union Point: Pop’s Deer Processing, 140 Twin Oaks Rd, 706-453-6094
Washington: D&B Deer Processing, 3610 Lexington Rd., (706) 614-1446
Wray: Brown Rocket Processing, 973 Old Coffee Road, (229) 468-9263
Yatesville: Circle E Ranch, 151 Grays Chapel Rd., (706) 472-3438
FORMS:
GUIDELINES FOR VENISON PROCESSING:
- 2022 Georgia code :: Title 50 – state government :: Chapter 24 – Drug-free workplace :: § 50-24-3. contractors to provide drug-free workplace. Justia Law. (n.d.). https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-50/chapter-24/section-50-24-3/Cord, C. L. (2017).
- Food-safety-and-risk-reduction-for-deer-processors. National Institute of Food and Agriculture. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Food-safety-and-risk-reduction-for-deer-processors.pdf
- Lead in Venison. Illinois Department of Public Health. (n.d.). https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/toxicology/hazardous-substances/lead-in-venison.html#:~:text=Look%20for%20small%20pieces%20of,with%20the%20meat%20of%20another.
- North Dakota Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Guidelines for Meat Processing Establishments Processing Venison. North Dakota Department of Agriculture. https://www.ndda.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/files/Leadinvenisonguidelinesforweb_0.pdf
Georgia Hunters for the Hungry in the News
December 5, 2025, Fox5 News: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/hunger-surges-georgia-hunters-step-feed-thousands
November 30, 2025, ValdostaToday.com: https://valdostatoday.com/news-2/region/2025/11/georgia-hunters-can-participate-in-giving-back-with-venison/
November 23, 2025, Madison Journal Today: https://www.mainstreetnews.com/madison/features/georgia-hunters-for-the-hungry-donate-a-deer-to-a-family-in-need/article_8cb79c77-4468-4499-b56f-1dda1094c0ad.html
November 22, 2025, 13WMAZ – Macon: https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/georgia-deer-hunters-aim-to-donate-140000-pounds-of-venison-to-families-in-need/93-22102db2-b016-490e-8298-0f1693fd55c8
November 20, 2025, Savannah Morning News: https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2025/11/20/georgia-hunters-for-the-hungry-is-back-for-2025-2026-deer-season/87369493007/
November 20, 2025, Times Georgian (paid subscription): https://www.times-georgian.com/news/local/hunters-can-help-combat-hunger-through-ga-program/article_0c2dba43-ab4a-5092-a8c4-edd75cac2309.html
November 19, 2025, 11 Alive News: https://www.11alive.com/article/life/food/georgia-hunters-food-banks-deer-donations/85-178ee133-43da-41ae-91fb-e137534f3011
November 17, 2025, CBS News – Atlanta: https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/through-georgia-program-hunters-donate-wild-game-meat-to-help-hungry-neighbors/
October 1, 2025, WABL News 10: https://www.walb.com/2025/10/01/hunters-helping-feed-those-need-this-deer-season/
Georgia Hunters for the Hungry
Since 1993, hunters have been bringing meat to the tables of those in need through the Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program. Georgia Wildlife Federation has been a sponsor of GHFTH since it began by assisting in promoting the program and raising funds to pay processors for venison delivered to food banks.
Thank you to our sponsors & partners:
