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Meat Processors in El Paso County, Colorado

Hunters coming off the eastern plains or down from the nearby mountains can find local game processing in the Calhan area. Having a shop east of Colorado Springs saves time when you are hauling an elk or deer during the warmer early seasons. These services are useful for those who do not have the space or equipment to break down their own harvest at home.

Lorica Farm, LLC in Calhan provides custom processing for local hunters. They handle the skinning, butchering, and packaging required to get your meat ready for the freezer. It is best to call ahead to verify their current capacity and drop-off hours before you head into the field.

4 meat processors in El Paso County

Serving Calhan, Colorado Springs, Peyton.

Using meat processors in El Paso 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.

Other services in El Paso County

Bow Shops (6)Taxidermists (2)

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