If wrapped in coated butcher paper it should last a min. of 1 year. Wild meat seems to have a longer staying power in butcher paper to pork or beef. Even so I always double wrap by meat, adds as extra protection and when thawing doesn't leave as much mess like single ply. Pulled out a roast from my elk last fall to cook tonight that the wife found when cleaning the freezer and it was perfectly fine. Air is what freezer burns meat not cold.