Meat Processors in Granite County, Montana

Granite County offers rugged terrain for elk and deer hunters, particularly in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Flint Creek Range. When you get an animal down in the steep timber near Philipsburg or Hall, you need a shop that understands how to handle mountain game. The weather here can shift quickly, so having a plan for your meat before you head into the backcountry is necessary to avoid spoilage.

There is currently one specialized processor serving the area, located in Philipsburg. Courtney Custom Meats handles domestic and wild game processing for local hunters and those traveling through the Pintler Scenic Highway. They provide standard butchery services, including cutting, wrapping, and freezing, to ensure your harvest is ready for the trip home.

1 meat processor in Granite County

Serving Philipsburg.

Courtney Custom Meats

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Philipsburg, MT

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Using meat processors in Granite 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.