Animal meat represents a central element in cultural and dietary traditions, a connection deeply rooted in age-old practices. Growing up in an environment tied to butchery provided a direct perspective on gestures, rituals, and techniques of food preparation, sparking a reflection on the contemporary meaning of sourcing food. This reflection raises a critical question: how would humanity's relationship with food change if supermarkets, butcher shops, and delicatessens were no longer available? The answer circles back to the tradition of hunting, a practice that, throughout human history, has served as a primary means of sustenance. Specifically, this analysis focuses on hunting in northern Sardinia, where it transcends mere game activity to intertwine with ecological and cultural dimensions. The island thus becomes a symbolic setting for a broader reflection on the interdependence between humans and nature. At a time when environmental dynamics demand a reevaluation of the relationship between humanity and its surroundings, turning to traditions and the past offers a tool to understand and manage the present. This work examines how cultural roots can provide a pathway to a more conscious and sustainable relationship with the natural world, steering away from an anthropocentric perspective. The exploration does not aim to be a passive representation; it seeks to raise questions about the fragile balance between memory and responsibility. By connecting local traditions with universal dynamics, the project creates a space for dialogue on humanity's role in shaping its environment and the future of generations to come.