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Oconto County reports wildlife damage; meat donations distributed to local food pantries
Summary
The county's 2025 Wildlife Damage Final Report documented crop and apiary losses and described abatement resources; 31 deer were donated (16 to Hillcrest Meats, 15 to Wisco Meats) and processed into hamburger for local food pantries.
Ken Dolata, Land & Water Conservationist, presented the 2025 Wildlife Damage Final Report, outlining the extent of crop and apiary damage and the abatement resources available to landowners. The report documented that 16 deer were donated to Hillcrest Meats and 15 to Wisco Meats; the donations were ground into hamburger and distributed to local food pantries.
Committee discussion focused on ongoing damage-abatement measures and available resources to limit future losses. The report was presented as informational; no formal action was taken during the meeting.
