Butchery & Food Prep

Practical Animal Butchery and Food Preparation

A day’s class will involve a practical demonstration of fieldcraft and butchery for two freshly killed fallow deer.  Practical hare/rabbit butchery will be shown as well.  The practical session will include

• Knife selection and sharpening.
• Gutting and skinning an animal in the field.
• Identifying primary organs and checking for disease.
• Preserving skins and meat.
• Butchering an animal in the field to remove the edible meat.
• Carrying a deer carcass or hindquarters.
• Vac packing and food presentation
• You will take the meat/skins from both animals home with you.

Pricing:

A full day for one person will will cost $920 including the cost of the deer supplied.
Each additional person will only cost $58 (to a maximum of 4 for the day).

Location:

This class will be held within the Wakatipu Basin (Queenstown).

What to Bring:

For the butchery day you will be required to bring:

• A pair of gum boots (as blood destroys leather boots).
• A knife and sheath if you own one, however a knife can be provided. You will work hands on butchering what you will eat.
• Lunch will be provided probably venison.  Dietary requirements to be communicated beforehand please.