Are Game dealer prices at an all time low?

[VSS]

To be fair (to you), it's not really that wonderful. You're saying 15 hours cutting, probably knock an hour and a half off for breaks etc., so your labour would be say £300, then add in electric and waste disposal costs, the only reason you have for doing it is you enjoy being your own boss.

Well I cut and packed 7 deer, so at a retail value of £400 apiece or thereabouts the £300 labour doesn't sound so bad.

(But yes, you're right, the real reason is that I enjoy doing it. That's the basis for all my business decisions).

 

[griff]

To be fair (to you), it's not really that wonderful. You're saying 15 hours cutting, probably knock an hour and a half off for breaks etc., so your labour would be say £300, then add in electric and waste disposal costs, the only reason you have for doing it is you enjoy being your own boss.

you forgot the investment in premise's and equipment and insurance, did he buy the carcasses in or shoot them himself, yet another cost. Transport, packaging, marketing all take chunk of the profits.. If being a game dealer was so profitable then why is it that they are falling like flies, is it because there's no money in it or there is not the market or both! Interesting times ahead...

 

[griff]

Well that sounds a great way to get even less deer shot! I bet every single Contractor offered this option will straight away ask if they are allowed to leave them where they fall.

Absolutely no chance of that!

 

[Flash G 74]

hello, I am not a Stalker but joined the Forum as I have been interested in Countryside activities eg Shooting/Fishing/Farming for about 60 years , Reading the Post on selling Venison, do people sell to family / friends/ neighbour if the price at the Game dealers is so low ??

 

[VSS]

hello, I am not a Stalker but joined the Forum as I have been interested in Countryside activities eg Shooting/Fishing/Farming for about 60 years , Reading the Post on selling Venison, do people sell to family / friends/ neighbour if the price at the Game dealers is so low ??

Yes, many do.

 

[Flash G 74]

Yes, many do.

Hello, Ok Thankyou , I shall have to see if anyone around here ( South Oxon ) would sell me some,

 

[VSS]

Hello, Ok Thankyou , I shall have to see if anyone around here ( South Oxon ) would sell me some,

@willie_gunn is in Oxfordshire I think, and I'm pretty sure he retails.
There will be others.

 

[Heym SR20]

If you consider the amount of sellable meat on an in skin carcass is probably 50% of the carcass weight, plus you have all the transport and process costs. Wholesale prices to major supermarkets is 50% of retail prices.

There is probably reasonable money made by game dealers, but not rediculous money, especially given the capex employed.

Easy enough to find out as any Ltd company will have accounts available at companies house which you can look up for free.

 

[willie_gunn]

@willie_gunn is in Oxfordshire I think, and I'm pretty sure he retails.
There will be others.

Thank you @VSS - yes I am, and yes I do, albeit I am not a dedicated retailer,so primarily supply via word of mouth, as and when I have surplus roe/muntjac carcasses.

@Flash G 74 - I am near Faringdon if that helps.

You may also want to check out Oakland Park, a new AGHE which has opened near Chieveley (M4/A34 junction).

 

[Flash G 74]

Thank you @VSS - yes I am, and yes I do, albeit I am not a dedicated retailer,so primarily supply via word of mouth, as and when I have surplus roe/muntjac carcasses.

@Flash G 74 - I am near Faringdon if that helps.

You may also want to check out Oakland Park, a new AGHE which has opened near Chieveley (M4/A34 junction).

@willie_gunn is in Oxfordshire I think, and I'm pretty sure he retails.
There will be others.

Thankyou

 

[Flash G 74]

Thank you @VSS - yes I am, and yes I do, albeit I am not a dedicated retailer,so primarily supply via word of mouth, as and when I have surplus roe/muntjac carcasses.

@Flash G 74 - I am near Faringdon if that helps.

You may also want to check out Oakland Park, a new AGHE which has opened near Chieveley (M4/A34 junction).

Hello, Thankyou to reply, Yes i know Faringdon , My son lived in Town many years, Are you far from there ? , Cheers

 

[willie_gunn]

Hello, Thankyou to reply, Yes i know Faringdon , My son lived in Town many years, Are you far from there ? , Cheers

A couple of miles outside.

 

[Flash G 74]

A couple of miles outside.

Hello, OK, I only want a few pieces to go in my slow cooker through the winter, Which side of Faringdon are you ?

 

[willie_gunn]

I've sent you a PM

 

[Dazb1967]

Yes, many do.

I probably give around 20% of my Vennison to friends, I eat a lot but I like to give some to the old dog walkers down the local park who generally don't have access to it and another reason they can't really afford it

 

[Flash G 74]

I've sent you a PM

Replied Thankyou

 

[lambic]

Does anyone know the smaller deer farms are getting per KG for reds ?

 

[billy_boyle_2010]

Take a little time and have a look at the profits of these game dealers, you might be surprised and a little less thankful for the pitiful amounts paid for your efforts.

Would you care to share the research you have found ?

I can't believe there's that much money in it tbh.

 

[Pete6.5]

Just heard on the grapevine that Contractors in the future will still be paid a bounty(somewhat dimished) but will also get the carcass, nobody wants them, they are not worth the effort contrary to what you here on some forums.

That's

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Email received from Peterborough Game today, a temporary uplift in Roe deer carcass prices for 1 week only in December

***IMPORTANT***

We have a large fresh ROE order going out in the beginning of December. Can you please help us to supply as many ROE carcasses as you can for this period.

We will pay £2.00 per kg for carcasses collection between 2nd and 9th of December.