Meat Processors in Baca County, Colorado

Baca County offers thousands of acres of grasslands and canyons that draw hunters for mule deer, pronghorn, and elk. With the expansive Commanche National Grassland nearby, you need a reliable place to take your harvest once the animal is on the ground. The high plains heat can be an issue during early seasons, making prompt cooling and breakdown essential for preserving the quality of the meat.

Springfield serves as the main hub for hunters operating in the southeast corner of the state. TM Meats, LLC provides professional processing services for big game hunters in this area. Having a shop centrally located in Springfield saves you a long drive to larger cities when you need a carcass hung, butchered, and wrapped before heading home.

1 meat processor in Baca County

Serving Springfield.

TM Meats, LLC

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Springfield, CO

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Using meat processors in Baca 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.