More than 1500 pounds of deer meat donated from Pittsburgh controlled hunts

PITTSBURGH — The City of Pittsburgh has given an update on the deer population control hunts in Frick and Riverview parks.

According to a Facebook post, 64 deer have been harvested from the parks.

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More than 1500 pounds of deer meat has been donated to local food banks for approximately 6200 meals.

The city said a majority of the meat is being donated to Hunters Sharing the Harvest, which covers the cost of butchering.

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