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What's Included
- A two day traditional deer butchery course
- One night woodland camping
- One evening meal is provided
- This course shows you how to take responsibility for your own consumption of meat and how to acquire deer in a sustainable way
- Learn about carcass inspection, tools required, safe handling and transportation techniques, skinning, butchery and cutting techniques and cooking styles such as bushman style cooking
- You may form part of a group of up to 12 people
- Once you have booked your date you'll receive an email with a recommended kit list, directions, a medical form and course information
What Can I Expect
A two-day deer butchery course in East Sussex! Camping overnight in the tranquil High Weald learning how to prepare and cook deer - from the whole carcass, to delicious venison burgers to eat by the campfire.
This course is hosted by Phil, an ex-military man who has travelled the world and is now woodland manager of this forest area in East Sussex. Deer are plentiful here and using the meat is a superb source of sustainable food, a far cry from the industrially produced and processed meats we know too well.
A comfortable expedition tent is basecamp for the course and you're invited to stay on camp the night between the two days of teaching. You are even welcome to arrive the evening before the course starts and set up your camp for an extra night, ready for the teaching starting the next morning.
Dealing with a whole deer carcass might sound daunting at first, but with the right teaching, the right tools and environment, you'll find it is a fascinating, traditional way of sourcing and preparing food that follows in the footsteps of our ancestors.
Phil is a great teacher and leader. He certainly has all the outdoor, survival and bushcraft skills to ensure you have a fun and informative time on your two day course.
And of course, food will be plentiful, with the freshest cuts of venison cooked to perfection over the open fire. Book your place on the deer butchery course and see for yourself!
When Is It Available
- Selected dates in December, subject to availability
- Current 2024 Date: Saturday 7th December to Sunday 8th December
- The course runs over two days, but you can arrive the night before at 5pm and camp
- The course starts the next morning and you camp overnight
Location
- Experiences take place at a woodland camp near Hellingly, East Sussex
Suitable For
- Minimum age 16, under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else
- Your evening meal will consist of the meat you will prepare and cook, if you require any other food please bring this with you
- Facilities on site include a heated workshop, kitchen, showers and toilets
- For camping you will need to bring your own tent and camping equipment
