Syracuse.com - Camillus Elks Club is once again accepting donated deer hides from hunters

[HuntingNY-News]

Proceeds from the hides collected will be used to buy incidentals for the veterans at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Syracuse.

If you get a deer this hunting season, there's a way you can help disabled or sick veterans.

The Camillus Elks Club for the 11th straight year will be collecting raw deer hides from hunters.

The hides will be cleaned and salted by members of the club and then sold to a tannery. Proceeds from the hides collected will be used to buy incidentals for the veterans at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Syracuse.

Donated hides should be dropped off at the lodge at 6117 Newport Road, Camillus.

"Since the hides deteriorate rapidly, do this as soon as possible, " said Bob Maraio, a Camillus club member who is in charge of the effort.

“Deterioration is more rapid if a plastic bag without holes is used, " he said. Maraio recommended using a cardboard box.

For more information, call 672-3106.

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