How is the meat used?

barryk · May 26, 2017

Hunted with Sandveld Safaris, South Africa, in 2010 and had a terrific time....hope to get back to Africa next year with my son for a cape buffalo and kudu. Been reading "wrath articles" by anti-hunters....I'm looking for articles relating to how the meat is used. I know with Sanveld we had some excellent meals prepared from the game. I'm guessing that the majority of game killed in Africa is not wasted but consumed by humans at some point......not talking about bait used. Does anyone know of any studies/reports/analysis done on this? Thank you. Have enjoyed his site for several years, now.

Royal27 · May 26, 2017

Don't know of any studies, but think it's pretty safe to say that the meat is well used via one of several manners:

Consumed by landowner, landowner staff, or safari client
Sold for consumption elsewhere, just as cattle would be
Given away for local use

In the SA system my bet is the vast majority of meat falls under number 2. In some other countries such as Zim, number 3 may be a larger percent?

BRICKBURN · May 26, 2017

This is only South Africa.

Research Game Meat production.

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CAustin · May 27, 2017

I think it safe to say that all of it gets used! The first outfitter I used had a skinner/tracker who took all the livers, tongues, and some kidneys for use at home. Other that the tenderloins my Cape buffalo ended up on somebody table in Pretoria.

Adrian · May 27, 2017

On my first trip to Africa I enquired as to why the animals weren't gutted in the field, after all it would be lighter to transport and when I shoot a deer I drop the guts, retain the liver and kidneys and it's less of a load to carry.
In Africa however, as I was soon to learn, everything gets used apart from the stomach contents.
The meat is butchered and put into the chiller for consumption or sale.
The guts get divided between the workers.
The guys that came out hunting get the choice bits and then everything is split according to a hierarchy or an agreement between the guys.
The skin is taken away if not required by the hunter and I guess is sold.
It's quite fascinating and an enjoyable experience to sit and attempt to help with the end process of the hunt and see what happens to everything.
Last year I helped out when I could and even though I didn't understand the language, it was good to be part of everything and watch and learn.
It was quite surreal to be sat in Namibia and have a conversation about the Premier League football and the merits of various players in the UK while we sat in the African sunshine butchered a Gemsbok.

Another bonus was seeing the insects on the stomach contents which in turn fed this beautiful bird, the Lilac Breasted Roller that was happy to pose......

Shootist43 · May 27, 2017

I'm glad to see that others were able to provide the requested information in tabular form. I too had the same concern as would just about every hunter / gatherer on the planet. My outfitter assured me prior to booking with them that no meat would be wasted. The "bush meat" as it is called is either sold to butchers or individuals. Throughout our hunt my sons and I witnessed both types of these transactions. I for one was happy to see the guys that were skinning and or handling the meat wearing disposable rubber gloves and clean "aprons."

siml · May 27, 2017

In Mozambique, the law states that 2/3rds of meat hunted has to be donated to the local communities. We often do drop offs at the local hospitals and schools.

BRICKBURN · May 27, 2017

Traditional Mozambique Safaris said:
In Mozambique, the law states that 2/3rds of meat hunted has to be donated to the local communities. We often do drop offs at the local hospitals and schools.

I seem to recall a Leopard quarter heading out of camp on the back of the local "inspectors" motorbike. :A Scooter:

siml · May 27, 2017

@BRICKBURN , you right, officials from agriculture department were in camp. They were over the moon with the leopard quarter, meat is gold in tetsi fly areas.

barryk · May 27, 2017

Thanks, Royal27.....I figured as much....I don't see the meat consumption argument presented often or very strongly. Seems like the anti argument for killing for the sake of killing is washed somewhat with the use of the meat. Also, some of us like the preservation of the beauty of the animal (taxidermy)

BRICKBURN said:
This is only South Africa.

Research Game Meat production.

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Brickburn.....thanks....first information like this I've seen.

barryk · May 27, 2017

Traditional Mozambique Safaris said:
In Mozambique, the law states that 2/3rds of meat hunted has to be donated to the local communities. We often do drop offs at the local hospitals and schools.

Interesting and nice to hear......don't learn facts like this elsewhere.......this really is a good informative site.

siml · May 28, 2017

@barryk , when elephant is shot, we fetch about 40 people from the villages, they cut up every piece of the elephant, build smoking racks and smoke the meat. Dropping meat at the local hospital.

barryk · May 28, 2017

Thanks, TMS.......good info and pictures!

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