I don't even try anymore..I process it myself and give it to one of my friends that I know will use it. These processors you speak of are probably the one that have not been paid by the state and, quite frankly, are fed up with the system..Donate the deer and 35 bucks...I'd tell em to kiss it!

Same thing happened to me in WV couple of years ago..The processor was eager to get my business until he found out I wanted to donate the deer...Then he did a quick "about face"....

Now I understand that MD is hiking lic. fees by 12 bucks to cover the costs...See this month's issue of American Hunter..

~Will Hunt For Food~