Meat Processors in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Hunters coming out of the Big Belt Mountains or the Scapegoat Wilderness often need a reliable place to handle their elk and deer in Helena. Since this part of Montana sees high traffic during the general rifle season, local capacity fills up fast. It is important to have a plan for your animal before you head into the timber, especially if the weather is warm and you need to get the meat hanging in a cooler immediately.

There is currently one specialized processor listed in Helena, Tizer Meats. They provide standard cuts and sausage making for big game harvested throughout Lewis and Clark County. Whether you are coming off the Divide or packing out of the backcountry, this facility serves as a central point for hunters to drop off their quarters for professional butchering and packaging.

1 meat processor in Lewis and Clark County

Serving Helena.

Tizer Meats

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Helena, MT

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Using meat processors in Lewis and Clark 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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