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Deer & Game Processing

1,529 of the 31,993 butcher shops, meat markets and specialty food stores we track nationwide have deer and wild game processing — checked on the business's own website or sent in by its owner, not guessed from a map category.

1,529shops
44states
5%of all listings

In deer season the nearest processor matters more than the nearest supermarket — and a map search cannot tell a retail counter from a shop that takes carcasses. Every listing here has game processing confirmed from the shop's own website or data.

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Call before you drive in with a deer. Most processors take drop-offs only in season, many want the animal field-dressed, and popular shops fill their coolers by the second weekend. The phone is on every card.

Common questions

How much does deer processing cost?

Basic processing typically runs $75-150 — skinning, butchering and standard cuts. Specialty work like sausage, jerky or European mounts is priced per pound or per item on top. Prices vary by region and shop, so call ahead.