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Meat Processors in Panola County, Mississippi

Panola County hunters usually head to the timber surrounding Enid Lake or the private bottomlands near the Tallahatchie River. Whether you are coming off a hunt in the Delta or the hills, finding a reliable place to hang a deer is the next step. Most local processing happens in the southern part of the county near the interstate.

Currently, the primary option for turning your harvest into steaks and sausage is located in Pope. Pitcock Meat Processing handles deer for those hunting the local area. Having a shop nearby helps ensure your meat stays cold and gets broken down quickly after a long day in the stand.

1 meat processor in Panola County

Serving Pope.

Using meat processors in Panola 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.