Hunters4Hope

Glen Dene Hunting and Fishing has teamed up with Hunters4Hope, a hunting community initiative that processes recreationally harvested venison meat and distributes donations to over 40 food pantries. Hunters at Glen Dene can bring 50 pounds of venison per person back to the US with them, but there is plenty more meat on a red stag carcass than that! All meat that is not taken with the hunter, or, if the hunter chooses, the meat from their entire animal, is donated to Hunters4Hope. The organization projects to donate over 12,500 kgs of ground venison in 2025- that’s over 100,000 meal units! Visitors to pristine New Zealand will be surprised to learn that 15-20% of the country’s population faces food insecurities, affecting 27% of New Zealand children. Much of this manifests in skipped meals, uncertainty about where, when, and how food will be sourced, and, notably, in malnutrition. Venison offers not only a high protein and low fat fuel source, but it is also nutrient rich, packed with vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. In a nutshell, venison helps promote muscle growth, energy levels, and brain, heart, and immune health- a true miracle food, and a great thing to be able to share with New Zealanders in need on your trip!