CONSUMO E COMERCIALIZAÇÃO DE ANIMAIS SILVESTRES COMO FONTE DE PROTEÍNA E RENDA ALTERNATIVA EM SENA MADUREIRA – ACRE

The present research had as objective to know the popular acceptance in the consumption of wild meat, trying to inform which species is most consumed in the
municipality of Sena Madureira - Acre. In addition, the survey seeks to know the problems faced by merchants and if there is interest in selling this product in a legal
manner. For this, two questionnaires were prepared and applied to the population
and merchants. According to the data collected, it was observed the wide interest of
people and merchants for the product, and the preference for venison (Mazama spp.). The commercialization of wild meat presents itself as an alternative to promote the economy of the municipality and state, considering the interest of consumers in the consumption of this product. However, the excess of administrative procedures is presented as the main obstacle to legalization of commercial activity.