How long to freeze wild meat

[otto]

I was sure I'd seen this discussed here before but searching did not bring me any useful results. Can someone please answer? Is there a difference depending on the game? Deer, was actually the meat in question. Thanks

 

[detmut]

Venison Cuts	Refrigerator	Freezer
Roasts, steaks	3 to 5 days	6 to 12 months
Stew meat	1 to 2 days	3 to 4 months
Ground deer	1 to 2 days	3 months
Variety meats	1 to 2 days	3 to 4 months
Smoked Deer Sausage	2 to 3 months	5 to 6 months
Cooked deer	3 to 4 days	2 to 3 months

The times shown above are for the maximum time for Best Flavor.  These cuts of venison will be edible for a much longer time, but the quality and taste will diminish over time.

 

[otto]

Thanks. I don't mean how long it will keep. I mean how long will it need to be frozen, before being safe to feed raw. (To kill possible parasites)

 

[detmut]

sorry. i misunderstood your question. i don't know about deer, just fish. The FDA requires that all fish (with the exception of tuna) destined to be served raw in the U.S. be frozen at a minimum of minus four degrees Fahrenheit for seven days or minus thirty-one degrees for fifteen hours. 

 

[ldg]

I don't think it was depending on the game, but three weeks is needed to kill trichinella. I don't know if that is a parasite potentially in deer meat.

 

[goingpostal]

I freeze wild game for a month before feeding.