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Oregon Woman Turns Roadkill into Sustainable Venison Stew

3/25/2025

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In Sisters, Oregon, Anne Christmas embraces a unique approach to sustainability by salvaging roadkill for venison stew. Since 2019, the state has issued over 8,000 salvage permits, reflecting a rising trend. For Christmas, this practice not only provides fresh meat but also deepens her family's connection to nature, as they savor a hearty stew made from a salvaged doe.

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Story summary

In Sisters, Oregon, Anne Christmas embraces a unique approach to sustainability by salvaging roadkill for venison stew. Since 2019, the state has issued over 8,000 salvage permits, reflecting a rising trend. For Christmas, this practice not only provides fresh meat but also deepens her family's connection to nature, as they savor a hearty stew made from a salvaged doe.