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We often get asked about game seasons and what is available when. It’s well known that most game is only available during the autumn and winter but why and what are the dates. The ‘closed season’ when shooting is not allowed is there to protect animals when they’re breeding and rearing their young.
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You may have heard of The Glorious Twelfth, a phrase which refers to 12th August and the eagerly awaited start of UK game season! This is the time from which some game birds - most notably grouse - are legally hunted. However, different bird and animal game such as quail, venison and rabbit are available at other times throughout the year.
Hanging does what it says on the tin! The meat is literally hung - in a carefully controlled environment, of course - in order to tenderise it and encourage development of all the beautiful, rich flavours. All our game products have been hung for the optimal amount of time, and are ready to cook and enjoy immediately.
In the UK there are several categories of game: ‘small game’, which includes small mammals and birds; ‘game proper’ which includes larger winged game such as duck and small animals like rabbit; and ‘big game’, such as venison (deer).
Some of the most revered and sought after game, these intensely flavoured birds are enjoyed from mid August to December. They’re the perfect size to serve whole, traditionally with bread sauce and game chips, which are actually crisps. The bird is particularly tender early in the season, and will appeal to those who like a strong, gamey flavour.
Part of the pheasant family, the red legged partridge is sometimes known as the Frenchpartridge, which helps distinguish it from the English grey species. Available from September through to February, it’s a little lighter in flavour than other game birds, and a great introduction to those unfamiliar with specialist poultry.
Wild duck such as Mallard is the perfect choice for a show-stopping roast or evening dinner for two. Available from September through to February, they should be roasted quickly for a maximum of 30 minutes to prevent drying out but can be pan fried first to ensure a lovely crisp finish on the skin. Serve with autumnal vegetables or fruitssuch as blackberry.
Rabbit is a light, mild flavoured meat, which makes it very versatile. Serve with a creamy cider and mustard sauce, seasonal mushrooms such as girolles or in a pie with lardons of baconand peas. We also stock farmed rabbits - a lean, healthy protein alternative.
Larger than rabbit, hare is an ingredient for the true game aficionado due to its intense, robust flavour. ‘Jugged hare’ is a famous traditional recipe, which saw hare cooked inside a jug in a pan of water, but modern recipes use a plain old casserole dish. Hare can also be used to make a fabulous terrine, or a hearty pie topped with fluffy mashed potato.
Available from October to December, venison is a classic flavour of the season. Try a whole saddle for the most prized tender meat, or a haunch for a leaner alternative to steak. Our venison comes from Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire, a 24 acre estate which provides plenty of space and natural food for the deer to enjoy.
Game comes into season in the autumn, so choose rich, sweet flavours to serve alongside: warming spices, caramelised vegetables, reduced sauces and berry fruits. Woody herbs such as rosemary and thyme will complement the robust flavour of the meat, so add those to your sauces or stuff inside small birds with some garlic and/or onion. Try roasting a...
These are some of our favourite ways to cook game. Scroll through and tap on the picture for the recipe and ingredients!
Browse our fantastic game collection for more ideas and take a look at Drogo’s Kitchenfor even more recipes and cooking advice. If you try out any of our ingredients or recipes please do tag us on social media! We love to see what you create. Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | YouTube
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A hunting season is the designated time in which certain game animals can be killed in certain designated areas. In the United States, each state determines and sets its own specific dates to hunt the certain game animal, such as California, in which they designate certain zones, in which each have their own separate dates in order to legally hunt.
Healthier deer, better hunting, and better antler development all begin with a more even buck-to-doe ratio. In addition to increased opportunities for antlerless hunting, the Wildlife Department's Deer Management Program (DMAP) helps landowners intensively manage deer herds on private land.
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