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