Meat Processors in Fremont County, Colorado

Hunters coming out of the mountains in Fremont County often need a reliable place to drop off a carcass before heading home. Whether you are coming off the north side of the Sangre de Cristo Range or hunting the local BLM land, getting your meat cooled down and processed quickly is the priority. The elevation changes in this area mean you might be dealing with warm valley temperatures even during late seasons.

There is currently one specialized processor serving the area located in Canon City. Hilltop Custom Meat Processing LLC handles big game for those hunting in local units. Having a shop right in the valley saves you a long drive to Pueblo or Colorado Springs with an animal in the truck. Make sure to call ahead to confirm they have cooler space during the peak of the rifle seasons.

2 meat processors in Fremont County

Serving Canon City.

Hilltop Custom Meat Processing LLC

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Canon City, CO

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T-K Processing LLC

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Canon City, CO

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Using meat processors in Fremont 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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