I know in Indiana they have to turn it all over to the local police or sheriffs department as evidence. I am a volunteer coordinator for the 4-H shooting sports club in Nashville Indiana and last year I asked several of the DNR officers that exact question. And if it would be possible for them to donate some of the items they have. I was told I would have to contact the sheriff and the judge. And they might be able to release the items as evidence. I did exactly that and I have heard nothing back from them. But I know for a fact that everything confiscated is sold off at police auctions every few years.