Intro to Goat Hunting & Using the Whole Animal

Wild Beings and Accurate Hunts have teamed up to offer a unique learning experience on all things hunting.

Based in goat country aimed at beginner hunters and anyone who wants to broaden their skillset & become more self sufficient by learning these hunting & processing skills.

Harvesting wild meat for subsistence has never been more important, in a world mixed with detrimental mass meat industries and unstable food security, having access to wild game is a huge element of food sovereignty, providing yourself with healthy wild meat whilst making food choices that have positive impacts on the environment.

Here in NSW we have an outrageous and rapidly rising issue of wild deer, goats & other species.

Hunting and harvesting these animals is helping reduce the numbers whilst providing wild game for yourself.

Throughout this workshop you will go into the field and observe goat behaviour, cover hunting methods and witness the harvesting of an animal. We’ll then cover the steps that need to be taken after the shot, respecting the animal, field dressing, animal retrieval, this will be done on private property with the permission of the landowner. This will be followed by a full breakdown demonstration then a hands on experience where participants can roll up their sleeves and put what they’ve learnt into practice. 

Breaking down an animal for meat used to be a regular living skill that every body knew how to do, these days it is a rarity that most meat eaters have never done.

This workshop is designed to not only give you the exposure of an ethical hunt but also teach you the hands on skills and give you the confidence to break down an animal and utilise the meat for yourself 

This course is for those who:

• Want to learn how to butcher larger game animals 

• Want to learn the basics of hunting, legalities, equipment, species etc.

• Want to have a unique experience in harvesting an animal & learning how to use every part 

• Care about eating ethically in a way that benefits ecology 

• Want to transition into providing for themselves rather than relying on processed meats 

This workshop is focused on utilising the meat for food & learning the basics of hunting.

You will learn:

• How to hang up an animal for butchering

•  Correct skinning methods

• Breaking down each section

• How to cook different cuts

• Rendering the Fats

• Coking with offal

• Making bone broth

• Knife safety & efficiency

• Basics of Hunting bow & rifle

• Preparing & preserving the hide

The nature of each harvest is always different, there are many variables in hunting and at times it may take longer than others, it will be cold out west so it is best to be well equipped to be out in the elements. Please bring suitable outdoor warm & wet weather gear, warm sleeping equipment & waterproof sturdy shoes.   

Together we will break down the goats,  giving you hands on experience on careful skinning methods, how to hang the body, precise cuts, separating the meat, what each muscle is, cooking with different cuts. There will be opportunity to go out on several hunts with experienced guides over the course.

You will experience taking part in the harvesting of the goat, you WILL NOT be harvesting yourself (unless you are experienced), this will be done by a licensed shooter. 

There will be strict safety measures put in place during the harvest that attendees agree to follow. 

All meals are FULLY CATERED, using wild game & cooked on the fire.

About the Facilitators:

Dodge Accurate Hunts Is a professional hunting guide with 12 years experience guiding & hunting in the USA, Canada, nz, Africa and Australia. Now with a focus on teaching and sharing experiences. 

Eva & Will from Wild beings have been practising animal processing/using the whole animal for over 5 years now, focusing on literally using every part of the animal from tanning the skin to making bone tools & everything in between. Will has also been bow hunting for the last few years.

This workshop is limited to 15 people only. BYO camping setup. Not essential items but handy to have would be, binoculars, drab coloured jacket or jumper, knife, head torch. 

Location: West NSW, location to be disclosed in emailed Info Pack.

 The property is very private, secluded and has very low hunting pressure creating a unique opportunity to observe wild animals up close. It has 2WD access, fully off grid with solar charging stations available, camp toilets & a hot shower. 

This workshop goes from Thursday afternoon to Saturday late afternoon.

Cost $750pp. Payment plans available.

Important Information: All legal hunting accreditations acquired & permission to hunt by the owners of this private property.