Meat Processors in Jefferson County, Montana

Hunters working the hills around Jefferson County usually head toward Cardwell to get their elk and deer taken care of. If you are coming out of the Boulder Mountains or the Tobacco Roots, Montana Trophy Meats is a reliable stop for getting your harvest handled correctly. They specialize in big game and understand how to manage field-dressed animals coming off the mountain.

It is best to call ahead before you drop off your animal, especially during the general rifle season when space fills up fast. They offer standard cuts and can process your meat into various sausages or jerky options. Having a local processor right off the interstate makes it easier to get your meat cooled and packaged while it is still fresh.

2 meat processors in Jefferson County

Serving Cardwell, Montana City.

Montana City Meats

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Montana City, MT

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Montana Trophy Meats

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Cardwell, MT

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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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