Posted: 01.06.2010

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold is backing
legislation to help boost venison donations to the hungry.

The Wisconsin Democrat is co-sponsoring a proposal crafted by
New York Democrat Charles Schumer. It would let deer hunters deduct
the cost of processing game from their taxable income, when the
meat is donated to a soup kitchen or food pantry.
Wisconsin Public Radio says processing fees typically range from
$60 to $90.

The senators say the proposal could help charities that have
been hurt by the flagging economy.

Edie Miller works for a meat processor in Columbia County. She
says she's seen firsthand the dip in venison donations.
She says her company processed about 100 deer last year for
food-donation programs, down from more than 200 in previous years.
 

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