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Registry No. 027Game and heritage

Fossil Farms

Direct game-meat distributor, venison, elk, wild boar, ostrich, alligator, and the broadest game catalog in the US.

Profile last verified May 9, 2026 · Ships to all 50 states · Rating 4.5 / 5

Our assessment

Fossil Farms is the deepest game-meat catalog in the directory. The New Jersey-based distributor stocks venison, elk, wild boar, bison, ostrich, alligator, kangaroo, antelope, rabbit, quail, pheasant, duck, and goose, supplied to restaurants for 25+ years and now available D2C. The catalog goes well beyond what D'Artagnan carries, particularly in exotic game (ostrich, alligator, kangaroo) that home cooks who want to experiment with novel proteins simply can't find elsewhere. Best fit for the game-curious cook, professional-quality kitchens at home, and gifting to a foodie who's eaten everything. Direct affiliate.

What it does well

  • +Broadest game catalog in the US, 12+ species
  • +Restaurant-supply pedigree, 25+ years
  • +Exotic species (ostrich, alligator, kangaroo) hard to find elsewhere
  • +One-time purchase model, no subscription required

What to weigh

  • -Specialty pricing on most species
  • -Game cooking knowledge required for some species
  • -Smaller poultry/beef catalog than primary protein brands

Where Fossil Farms sits in the registry

  • Game meat

    Venison, elk, wild boar, and other game meats shipped to your door

  • Heritage poultry

    Heritage-breed turkey, duck, and goose shipped to your door

  • Bison

    Grass-fed American bison shipped to your door

Head-to-head

Registry note

Fossil Farms is listed because it names its sourcing and ships nationally; listing is not an endorsement by any agency. Prices and welcome offers change often, so confirm on the producer's site. If you buy through our link we may earn a referral commission at no cost to you; see the disclosure.