Meat Processors in Butler County, Kentucky

Butler County hunters generally bring their deer to Morgantown after a successful day in the woods. While the county offers plenty of public and private land for hunting, local options for professional butchering are limited. Having a reliable spot nearby ensures your harvest is handled properly and kept cool during the early season when temperatures stay high.

Gav’s Meat Processing in Morgantown is the primary facility serving the area. They handle basic cuts and specialty processing for whitetail taken throughout the Green River region. It is best to call ahead during the modern gun season to check their cooler space and current turnaround times for drop-offs.

1 meat processor in Butler County

Serving Morgantown.

Gav’s Meat Processing

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Morgantown, KY

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Using meat processors in Butler 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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