Meat Processors in Montgomery County, Kansas

Montgomery County offers solid hunting opportunities for whitetail deer along the Verdigris River and surrounding timber. When you get a deer down in this part of Southeast Kansas, you need a reliable place to handle the carcass properly. Local processing ensures you get your venison back packaged and ready for the freezer without a long drive after the hunt.

There is currently one specialized processor serving hunters in the county, located in Cherryvale. The Deer Locker handles basic butchering and custom cuts for those coming out of the field near the state fishing lake or private acreage. Having a shop nearby simplifies the logistics of a successful hunt in the Montgomery County area.

1 meat processor in Montgomery County

Serving Cherryvale.

Shellmrks / The Deer Locker

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Cherryvale, KS

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Using meat processors in Montgomery 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.