Hunting
Save Fat and Hides from a Kill
Sorting a carcass at the processing point preserves useful food and animal materials for later use.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Save Fat and Hides from a Kill
The recovered carcass, preferably at a concealed spot with a safe exit.
Before you go
- Knife or suitable cutting tool
- Gloves or a way to wash hands
- Inventory space for selected materials
- Secure route to storage or cooking
Farming steps
- 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.
- 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.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.