Meat Processors in Elbert County, Colorado

Elbert County spans high prairie and cedar breaks, providing good habitat for the pronghorn and mule deer common to this area. With the transition from the plains to the Black Forest, hunters here often have tags for both big game and smaller predators. Having a reliable place to bring an animal after the shot is necessary, especially when temperatures are high during the early seasons.

There is currently one specialized facility available in the town of Elbert. Lewis Processing handles big game for local hunters coming off private ranches and public sections. This location allows for quick drop-offs before the meat spoils, ensuring your harvest is cut and wrapped properly for the freezer.

2 meat processors in Elbert County

Serving Elbert, Kiowa.

Dave's Custom Cutting, Inc.

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Kiowa, CO

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Lewis Processing

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Elbert, CO

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Using meat processors in Elbert 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.