Why we collect the hides
It starts with the clubs
Clubs all over the state of Wisconsin come together to collect, salt and prep the hides donated by hunters.
Wisconsin Lions Foundation
The Wisconsin Lions Foundation(WLF) collects these hides from the end of October through December. WLF uses funds from the hides to provide programs including eye glass recycling, diabetes awareness, hunger projects, and the Wisconsin Lions Camp.
What Happens to the hides?
All the hides collected go to a company based in Wisconsin who tans and preps the hides for use. These hides are then used to create leather work gloves. These gloves are available from most Lions Clubs, and at local retailers including Menards and Fleet Farm. This partnership generated more that $100,000 last year.
Lions Camp
Did you know the Wisconsin Lions have a 400 acre camp for individuals with multiple types of disabilities. They house both youth and adults throughout the summer. The camp allows these campers to have a summer camp experience, including outdoor camping, swimming, water sports, and a full ropes course. The camp is a special place, and most important, it doesn't cost the campers anything. These campers get to take advantage of camp using funds donated by deer hides, and Lions clubs all over the state. If you know anyone that might qualify, please visit the WLF website below: https://www.wisconsinlionscamp.com/
Where can you drop off?
We currently have 2 collection sites in our area. the Juneau Lions support collection sites at the Piggly Wiggly in Juneau, and the Dodge County Fair Park under the grandstands.
2025 Deer Hide Collection Giveaway
To support our mission and to increase awareness, the Juneau Lions are holding a giveaway of WLF Deer Hide Collection Apparel. Visit our Facebook page after November 1st to enter.