Module

Hunting Spoils

Presented by: The Huntsman

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Module description

— What to expect

The Hunting Spoils module is your guide to making the most of your harvest, ensuring nothing goes to waste and celebrating the fruits of your efforts.

You’ll learn the essentials of meat handling, transport, and storage, as well as field dressing techniques. From breaking down a deer into cuts to preparing venison jerky, schnitzel, and goat biryani, this module provides detailed insights into processing and cooking.

Additionally, it explores creative ways to preserve and honour your trophy, including taxidermy options, euro mounts, and crafting deer rugs.

Designed to enhance your appreciation of hunting’s rewards, this module emphasizes respect for the animal and practical skills to savour every part of the experience.

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Lesson plan & resources

  • Packing Meat Out of a Hunting Location
  • Temperature Management
  • Skin On vs. Skin Off
  • Cooler/Esky Size Recommendations
  • Transporting Meat in Cars
  • Storing Meat at Home
  • Vacuum Sealing vs. Freezer Bags
  • Freezer Size Recommendations
  • Initial cuts
  • Removing the internal organs
  • Quartering the animal
  • Packout options
  • Demonstration on how to transport (pack-out) a whole deer in the field using the “Deer Back-Pack” method.
  • Practical demonstration of how to cook venison jerky
  • Practical demonstration of how to cook venison schnitzel
  • Practical demonstration of how to cook goat biryani
  • Shoulder mounts
  • Full body mounts
  • European mounts
  • Rugs
  • Skull caps and antlers
  • Practical demonstration and step by step guide on how to make a deer or goat rug.
  • Practical demonstration and step by step guide on how to make a European trophy mount

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What Students Say

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Nathan C

“Finally, a hunting course that isn’t just recycled YouTube videos! Every module felt purpose-built and relevant to real hunting situations.”

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Jess T

“I was worried about getting bored, but this course was surprisingly entertaining. The content is engaging, and I actually enjoyed learning!”

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