Current problems of and prospects for the development of procurement, storage and processing of game meat

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of procurement, storage, and processing of meat from wild ungulates (venison, elk, roe deer, etc.) in the period from 2015 to 2025. Key issues are examined, including regulatory framework inadequacies, seasonality and instability of the raw material base, technological challenges in processing, as well as logistical and marketing constraints. Trends and regional characteristics of the industry are identified using Russian and international statistics. Scientifically based solutions are proposed to create a sustainable and costeffective system for the use of game resources.