Meat Processors in Chippewa County, Michigan

Chippewa County offers some of the best whitetail and black bear hunting in the Upper Peninsula. When you get one on the ground, you need a local shop that understands how to handle game in the U.P. climate. There are currently two meat processors listed in this area, both located near Sault Ste. Marie.

These processors, such as Riley Waterman, specialize in turning your harvest into steaks, roasts, and specialty sausages. Having a professional in the Soo handle the skinning and vacuum sealing saves you time and ensures nothing goes to waste. Be sure to call ahead to check their current cooler space during the firearm season.

2 meat processors in Chippewa County

Serving Sault Ste Marie.

Riley Waterman

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Sault Ste Marie, MI

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Ryan Maurer

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Sault Ste Marie, MI

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Using meat processors in Chippewa 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.