Meat Processors in Livingston County, Michigan

Livingston County hunters have reliable options for handling their harvest after a successful outing at Oak Grove State Game Area or on private land. You will find four processors serving the region, including Tabs Custom Cuts in Gregory and other shops located in Howell and Linden. These facilities handle standard deer processing and often offer specialized services like snack sticks or summer sausage.

Since these processors get busy during the early weeks of archery and the November firearm season, it is best to call ahead regarding cooler space and drop-off hours. Most shops require your harvest tag information and specific cutting instructions at the time of delivery. These local spots ensure your venison is professionally butchered and vacuum-sealed for the freezer.

4 meat processors in Livingston County

Serving Gregory, Howell, Linden.

Using meat processors in Livingston 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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