Meat Processors in Union County, Arkansas

Union County hunters have two solid options for meat processing in the El Dorado area. Both shops handle the standard cuts for whitetail, including backstraps, roasts, and steaks. When you drop off a deer, you can expect the meat to be vacuum sealed or wrapped for the freezer, which helps prevent freezer burn during the off-season.

These processors, such as Goodwin's Deer Processing, stay busy during the peak of the November rut and the late muzzleloader season. It is best to call ahead to confirm their current turnaround times and drop-off hours. They provide consistent service for local hunters who need their venison handled correctly before taking it home.

2 meat processors in Union County

Serving El Dorado.

Goodwin's Deer Processing

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El Dorado, AR

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The Choppin' Block

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El Dorado, AR

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Using meat processors in Union County

A processor skins, quarters, ages, cuts and packages your animal, and can turn trim into sausage, snack sticks or jerky. Many shops post cut sheets in advance and cap how many animals they take per day during peak weeks.

What to ask before you commit

Are you accepting deer right now, and is there a daily cap?
Do I get my own animal back, or is trim pooled?
What is the base price and what do specialty products cost per pound?
Do you have after-hours drop-off, and does the animal need to be field dressed?
How long until pickup, and how is the meat packaged?

What it usually costs

Basic cut-and-wrap is often a flat fee per animal, with sausage, sticks and jerky charged per pound on top. Specialty products regularly cost more than the base processing itself.

Timing matters

Warm weather is the enemy. Field dress immediately, keep the carcass shaded and open to airflow, and get it to the processor the same day when temperatures are above the 40s.

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