Sorting a carcass at the processing point preserves useful food and animal materials for later use.
PC / Global, current base game
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
The recovered carcass, preferably at a concealed spot with a safe exit.
After a kill, process the carcass with a suitable tool and decide what to carry before filling your pack. Fat can be kept as food, while hides serve crafting needs; separate both from meat and keep raw handling hygienic.
Check the surroundings before beginning; the kill may have drawn attention.
Use the cutting tool to process the carcass and expose its available materials.
Separate meat, fat, and hide so you can decide what the trip can support.
Prioritize the food and materials you have a known use or storage space for.
Pack the hide apart from food where possible and carry the meat to a cooking spot.
Cook meat before eating and store remaining food in a secure place.
Farming tips
Choose what to take before butchering if you are already carrying a heavy load.
Wash visibly bloody hands or wear gloves before eating or handling clean supplies.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat with each safely recovered carcass. The amount and mix of materials depend on the animal; do not plan around a guaranteed yield.
Common mistakes
Filling your inventory with every part: take only what you can carry and use.
Handling food with bloody hands: put on gloves or wash before eating.
Leaving raw meat unprepared: cook it before consumption and monitor the fire.
When to stop or switch
Stop processing when you have the portions you can safely transport or the location becomes exposed; leave remaining materials rather than risk the whole haul.
