Wildlife products, like wild meat, are important for local livelihoods in the Bird’s Head Peninsula of West Papua, Indonesia. People use wildlife for food, income, and cultural reasons. The researchers collected data through observations and interviews in different parts of the region. They found that many rely on wild meat for food and income, and also use wildlife for cultural practices like acquiring animal parts for artifacts or trophies. Religious and cultural beliefs also play a significant role in the use of wildlife. Overall, people in the Bird’s Head Peninsula use wildlife for consumption, sale, and to maintain cultural values.