Meat Processors in Jones County, Georgia

Hunters in Jones County have a couple of reliable options for getting their deer handled after a successful hunt. Whether you are coming out of the woods near the Oconee National Forest or hunting private timber tracts, you can find help in both Gray and Gordon. These processors offer standard cuts, vacuum sealing, and various sausage options to ensure your harvest is put to good use.

Wayside Deer Processing in Gray is a well-known spot for locals needing quick turnaround during the peak of the season. Between the two shops in the county, you can get everything from basic skinning to specialized snack sticks. Make sure to check their specific drop-off hours, as they often change once the rut kicks in and the weather cools down.

2 meat processors in Jones County

Serving Gordon, Gray.

Cripple Creek Deer Processing

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Gordon, GA

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Wayside Deer Processing

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Gray, GA

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Using meat processors in Jones 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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