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Meat Processors in Meagher County, Montana

Meagher County offers expansive blocks of public land, including the Big Belt and Little Belt Mountains. If you pull a tag for elk or mule deer here, you need to have a plan for your harvest once you get it off the mountain. The high-altitude terrain is rugged, and getting your animal to a local professional quickly is the best way to ensure the meat stays in good condition for the trip home.

Rawhide Meats in White Sulphur Springs is the primary option for hunters working this part of the state. They provide standard cutting and packaging services for big game species. Having a shop centrally located in the county seat saves you a long drive to Townsend or Harlowton when you are trying to get an elk on ice.

3 meat processors in Meagher County

Serving White Sulphur Springs.

Using meat processors in Meagher 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.

Other services in Meagher County

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