Thread: Wild game meat for those who need it

Morning. I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts on this and raise any issues and possible solutions. I think that now more than ever there will be those who need support when it comes to feeding their families. There are so many hunters out there, including those on this forum who often have a surplus of game meat or could even take an extra animal for donation to a worthy cause. I know there are strict regulations from MPI when it comes to what we can do here, but am I wondering if there is a way around it. One of the key issues is taking game meat from areas where or close to where there has been toxins/ brodificum used in possum control. Which in NZ is most of the country. I do find it ironic that farmers are still allowed to sell stock from these areas. Animals are not tested for brodi residues on the hook to the best of my knowledge? So I am wondering if it would be possible to lobby to supply grass eating game meat from pre approved areas and pre approved people. I don't think pigs would be doable but deer and goats etc might be. To be given to pre approved agencies such as those working in food banks etc.

This would be a logistically huge exercise but imagine if we could start something where people are pre approved to do this and allowed to. Imagine being able to break a deer down and give it to a food bank. That is a ton of meat. It would be really cool and I know many on here would happily do this. What do you think folks? Is it worth investigating? Has it been tried before? Would you be interested in taking part if we could get it over the line. There is a massive food resource out there that's for sure. I will await your thoughts and be guided by you. I would be happy to make the initial contact if others think it would be worth a try.

Cheers

Thanks 7MM. Yes I agree. If ever we were going to get this over the line then now might be it. Could maybe start in one area as a tester with a small number of people and then see what happens?

It’d be under the radar stuff via your own contacts I’d imagine..:::shush.....


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Nice idea but I can’t see it happening. Heard that the Hunters Club TV program was going to do a free wild game bbq outside a store, but had to stop because it was wild game. Might have been partially because it was outside a commercial store/ seen as commercial promotion.
What are the home kill rules? Not sure if you are even allowed to give that away to people outside your family.

Originally Posted by tiroahunta

It’d be under the radar stuff via your own contacts I’d imagine..:::shush.....


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this is the only way it will work

Is it legal to donate a wild got animal to someone?id donate doc land deer to people that needed and knew how to deal with a whole carcass.most of the people that needed the meat wouldn't have a clue what to do or have the facilities to deal with an animal, but id happily give animals away but wouldn't want to be breaking whole thing down for them.

As a person who got a bit of insight in this matter I can tell you it's 99% certain that you won't be able to do this legally.
When it comes to food safety concerns MPI is looking at few more things then just toxin application areas. Just ask any slaughter houses how many regs they have to comply with. Some of the issues you would have to think about: Traceability, meat inspections by verified inspector, adequate storage, audits and the cost involved,who is accountable in the supply chain.

If you wan't to help just buy a bunch of canned food at the supermarket from the money you would spend on the next hunt (fuel,ammo,whatever you need for the next trip) and drop it off at the food bank, then you help people right now when they need it.
Just my 20c.

The idea is good and has great merit but after dealing with MPI and Game Processing businesses regarding the supply of wild animals,even for pet food, I doubt if this would ever get off the ground. Supossedly you're not even allowed to give animals away unless recipient has participated in procuring the animal. Then there's the rules regarding proof of location where animals shot and supplying pesticides summary of source and neighbouring properties. Can't see this bunch of c--ts in power seeing common sence about it.

Also you are up against the government classification/veiw of all these animals as pests rather than any kind of resource

Originally Posted by Yesmate

Is it legal to donate a wild got animal to someone?id donate doc land deer to people that needed and knew how to deal with a whole carcass.most of the people that needed the meat wouldn't have a clue what to do or have the facilities to deal with an animal, but id happily give animals away but wouldn't want to be breaking whole thing down for them.

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-r...and-gathering/

Freefishheads works well and I am (or at least was) donating quite a lot. I like the system because I'm not killing anything specifically to give away. It could be argued that if I ate all the heads and frames myself, I would need to kill less fish, but nobody is perfect! More challenges with shot animals and that's just from a practical point of view, then there's the legal aspect. Having said that, when a load of goats get bowled over and left to rot, I think that's an awful waste.

I'm certainly planning to be dropping a fair few packages off to the people I know who have lost jobs in all of this... as soon as I can get out again, though. Don't have any private land access. Not quite the scale you're thinking of, but perhaps the micro approach is the way to go.

Ive been giving quite a bit of venison to 2 charities for a couple of years. One uses it for their over night shelters and the other makes it into patties and sausages for events. There is no buying or selling involved and the cooked food is free.

Ive never checked the regs but they seem to be satisfied that it is ok legally.

ill be doing my best once i can to get out and hunt then take goat,pork and venison to my sis in the far north so her meat bills are less 🤞😎

I must be a bit stingy, if i carry it out i will be eating it