Miranda Richardson / news@whmi.com

Livingston County's very first Doe Derby donates nearly 4,000 pounds of venison to Gleaners of Southeast Michigan.

This year's event collected a total of 48 deer. Drop off was over the weekend at Van Gilder Farms.

The event helps reduce crop damage, minimizes car/deer collisions, and supplies local protein to those facing food insecurity. Matt Graham, Vice President of the Livingston County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, says the event is a win-win.

Graham also says there's a way for hunters to help all year long through the Department of Natural Resource's Hunters Feeding Michigan program. A link to learn more about the program is posted below.