Meat Processors in Missoula County, Montana

Missoula County offers a few options for turning your elk or deer into freezer-ready cuts, especially if you are coming off the mountains in the Bitterroot or Lolo Creek areas. Most hunters in this region are dealing with large pack-outs, so finding a shop that can handle big game quickly is a priority. Local processors understand the specific needs of mountain hunters, from simple grinds to specialty sausages and jerky.

Lolo Locker in Lolo is a primary resource for hunters heading back toward town from the surrounding national forest lands. They handle traditional butchery and vacuum sealing to ensure your meat stays fresh through the winter. It is always best to call ahead before you arrive to confirm their current cooler space, as shops here fill up fast during the peak of the general rifle season.

1 meat processor in Missoula County

Serving Lolo.

Lolo Locker

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Lolo, MT

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Using meat processors in Missoula 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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