Learn the basics of processing wild meat. We will go through how to butcher a deer from start to finish. This deer will be reverently harvested from the wild or the road. This is a crucial life skill and we are beyond excited to pass it on!

When: December 12th 1-5pm

Location: Barnardsville, NC (exact location sent within a week of event)

Cost: $75

• hands-on opportunities to work with the animal

• discussion on how to use different parts of deer for food and crafts

• focus on using as many parts as feasible

• learn to identify and work with roadkill deer

• discuss basics of hunting whitetail deer

  We will all get to eat some freshly cooked venison at the end of class. This is a new class and we are excited to finally offer this for the myriad of people who express interest in this topic every year. Limited to 10 participants to allow for hands-on experience. Email healingecosystems@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks!

Refund Policy: A full refund (minus the processing fee) can be issued with a week’s notice. If refund is requested less than a week before the event, a 50% refund is available. If cancellation happens within 48 hrs of event, we won’t be able to process any refund.

Weather: Class will happen even with rain, unless it’s extreme. I will do my best to keep you informed as soon as possible if changes seem likely. In the event of extreme weather, class will be rescheduled.

Animals & Children policy: Please refrain from bringing animals (unless you explicitly get permission beforehand). Children over 10 are welcome with a separate ticket. If you want to bring children under 10, please message me directly (healingecosystems@gmail.com) to consider this on a case-by-case basis.

About your instructor:
Bryan Bramlett is an avid forager, hunter and permaculturist who leads events on wild food foraging, land stewardship and ecotherapy. He has practiced & studied foraging extensively with many amazing teachers across the country for well over a decade and has taught hundreds of enthusiastic students. His mission is to support ecological & communal health by empowering people to steward their bioregions.