Meat Processors in Rabun County, Georgia

If you are hunting the steep ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains or the national forest land in Rabun County, you need a plan for your harvest. The rugged terrain makes for a tough pack out, and the mild Georgia weather means you have to get your deer on ice or to a cooler quickly. Having a reliable spot to drop off your game is essential when you are hunting the northernmost reaches of the state.

There is currently one specialized processor available in the county located in Rabun Gap. Blue Ridge Meats, LLC handles deer and other game for local hunters and those coming off the nearby WMAs. They provide standard butchering and packaging to ensure your venison is ready for the freezer before you head back down the mountain. Always call ahead to check their current cooler space and drop-off hours during the peak of the season.

1 meat processor in Rabun County

Serving Rabun Gap.

Blue Ridge Meats, LLC

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Rabun Gap, GA

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Using meat processors in Rabun 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.