Finland's Game Meat Capacity
The data draws on Luke wildlife statistics, Reindeer Herders Association reporting, and peer-reviewed research.
Four Takeaways from Forests and Fells
- Finland's moose population sits at 86,000-92,000 animals; harvesting 50,000 moose yields 13-14 million kilograms of meat, yet less than 8 million kilograms reach the market (Luke 2024).
- White-tailed deer and roe deer harvests totalled 118,000 animals in the 2023-2024 season, but only one third passes through inspected channels (Finnish Wildlife Agency, Luke).
- Reindeer slaughter ranges between 73,000 and 100,000 animals, producing roughly 2.3 million kilograms of meat; exports rose 12%, leaving domestic buyers short (Reindeer Herders Association 2024).
- Game processors could handle 25% more volume if logistics and order flows were aligned in a single dataset (Luke processing 2023).
Moose: precise data, fragmented sales
Moose permits are reported meticulously, yet the meat moves through scattered local cold stores. Luke estimates 40% of premium cuts stay within the hunting community and never reach retail.
Saalis aggregates club, butchery, and buyer numbers. With automated updates on harvests, cold-chain status, and lab tests, thousands of kilograms of responsibly sourced moose can reach professional kitchens and e-commerce.
White-tailed deer and roe deer: growing protein source
The 2023-2024 season delivered 87,000 white-tailed deer and 31,000 roe deer. According to the Wildlife Agency, only around 12 million kilograms flow through inspected facilities each year.
Saalis exposes collection hubs and slaughter schedules in one view. Clubs reserve capacity, buyers see prepared carcasses, and high-protein deer meat reaches consumers faster.
Reindeer and fell game: making the chain visible
The Reindeer Herders Association estimates slaughter yields 2.3 million kilograms of meat. As exports climb, domestic restaurants scramble for supply even while prime cuts stay in storage.
Saalis links herd inventories, chilled transport, and buyer orders. Real-time insight into reindeer roasts, hearts, and tongues supports premium cut boxes without waste.
Traceability, permits, hygiene
Getting game from forest to customer requires shot reporting, trichinella tests, and strict logistics. Saalis automates paperwork and keeps hunters aware of mandatory testing.
Buyers view the species, harvest date, location, and temperature log for every carcass, allowing game meat to compete with premium beef through transparency rather than price.
What Saalis Delivers
- Connects hunting clubs, processors, and buyers in a single inventory and ordering view.
- Captures harvests, lab results, and deliveries automatically for full traceability.
- Provides ready contract templates for reindeer, moose, and deer partnerships.
- Enables premium game boxes that include reindeer and moose offal instead of wasting it.
Why Saalis?
Finland's game populations support higher utilisation when data and permitting stay aligned. Saalis puts hunting, processing, and demand around the same table.
Ecology
Balance game populations and cut traffic collisions by consuming meat locally.
Traceability
Full harvest-to-customer data lifts the value of domestic game meat.
Collaboration
Processors, clubs, and kitchens share the same situational awareness so capacity is never idle.
Premium experience
Tailor moose, reindeer, and deer products to restaurant and consumer demand.
Conclusion
Finland produces more responsible moose, reindeer, and deer meat than the market currently uses. Saalis unifies data, permitting, and logistics so game reaches customers fresh and traceable with zero waste.
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