Grilling Times for Game

14 July 2008

Below you’ll find recommended grilling times for various wild game. Actual grilling times may vary depending upon the size and weight of your meat, wind, outside temperature, altitude and desired doneness. Let larger cuts of meat, roasts and thick chops and steaks rest for 5 to 10 minutes before carving. The internal temperature will rise by 5 to 10 degrees during this time. Times listed below are total times. For thinner cuts, turn halfway through the grilling time.

Ground Buffalo Patty

¾" thick
7 to 9 minutes (medium) Direct Medium

Buffalo Strip Steak

1" thick
6 to 7 minutes (medium rare) Direct High

Quail, Whole

5 oz
15 to 20 minutes Indirect Medium

Squab, Whole or Butterflied

1 lbs
35 to 45 minutes Indirect Medium

Duck, Whole

4 to 6 lbs
1½ to 2 hours Indirect Medium

Duck Breast, Boneless

7 to 8 oz
10 to 15 minutes Direct Low