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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Peoria Packing Butcher Shop
4521 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624-3809
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Chicago Game & Gourmet
700 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609-2621
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Peoria Packing Butcher Shop
1300 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607-1512
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.
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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.