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Arby's is celebrating hunting season with venison sandwiches

ATLANTA — Hunting season has begun, and Arby's is offering venison sandwiches to celebrate.

The Atlanta-based fast-food chain announced in a Wednesday news release that restaurants at select locations across six states will have thick-cut venison sandwiches on the menu.

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Restaurants in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Georgia -- states Arby's said have "heavy deer hunting areas" -- are offering the item starting Oct 31.

The sandwiches have thick-cut venison steak marinated in garlic and cooked for three hours. They're topped with onions and berry sauce in between a toasted roll.

Arby's Brand President and Chief Marketing Officer Rob Lynch told USA Today that the "100 percent deer meat" comes from the hind quarters of free-range, grass-fed deer.

"Bringing venison to our menu also allows us to continue to set ourselves apart from the competition when it comes to proteins," Lynch said. "You simply can't find this at other restaurant chains."

Arby's said the following restaurants will have venison sandwiches for a limited time that varies by location:

Available Oct. 31-Nov. 3

2044 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee 37228

Available Nov. 4-6

3821 Tower Ave., Superior, Wisconsin 54880

1690 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416

704 Highway 33 South, Cloquet, Minnesota 55720

348 Lincoln Ave. SE, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301

3275 First St. S, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301

4415 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30342

Available Nov. 12-15

4229 W Vienna Rd., Clio, Michigan 48420

4040 17 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319

1215 M 89, Plainwell, Michigan 49080

8685 Birch Run Rd., Birch Run, Michigan 48415

Available Nov. 25-28

5205 Library Road, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102

4260 Ohio River Blvd., Bellevue, Pennsylvania  15202

16 Towne Center Drive, Leechburg, Pennsylvania  15656

2539 W State St., New Castle, Pennsylvania  16101

2648 Ellwood Rd., New Castle, Pennsylvania  16101

3224 Wilmington Rd., New Castle, Pennsylvania 16105