Meat Processors in LaPorte County, Indiana

Hunting in the marshes and woodlots of LaPorte County usually results in heavy deer, especially for those working the edges of the Kankakee River basin. Once you have a deer down, getting it to a cooler quickly is the main priority to ensure the meat stays high quality. Local options for professional butchering are limited, so most hunters in the area head toward the southwest corner of the county.

If you are coming off a hunt near Wanatah, Claussen Deer Processing is the primary spot for handling your harvest. They take care of the skinning and basic cuts, along with specialty sausages and snack sticks. Having a reliable processor nearby makes it easier to manage a late-season kill when you do not have the time or equipment to hang and quarter the animal yourself.

1 meat processor in LaPorte County

Serving Wanatah.

Claussen Deer Processing

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Wanatah, IN

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Using meat processors in LaPorte 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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