Meat Processors in Jefferson County, Missouri

If you are looking to get your deer or hogs handled in Jefferson County, there are reliable options available in both the northern and southern parts of the county. Whether you are hunting the ridges near House Springs or the bottoms closer to Festus, you can find a shop that offers standard cuts, jerky, and summer sausage.

John’s Butcher Shoppee in Festus is one of the main stops for hunters needing professional processing in the area. These local shops handle the skinning and vacuum sealing so you can get your meat into the freezer quickly. Most locations operate with seasonal hours, so call ahead during the firearms season to check cooler space.

2 meat processors in Jefferson County

Serving Festus, House Springs.

D & D Quality Deer Processing

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House Springs, MO

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John's Butcher Shoppee

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Festus, MO

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Using meat processors in Jefferson 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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