Meat Processors in Delaware County, New York

If you are hunting the Catskills in Delaware County, you need a plan for your harvest before the sun goes down. The rugged terrain and heavy timber make for a challenging pack out, especially during the late season when temperatures fluctuate. Getting your deer to a cooler quickly is the best way to ensure the meat stays in good condition for the table.

There is currently one specialized shop in Bloomville that handles wild game. Don’s Deer Cutting, operated by Don Pickett, provides basic processing for local hunters. Whether you are coming off public land or a private farm, having a local contact for skinning and butchering makes the logistics of the trip much easier.

3 meat processors in Delaware County

Serving Bloomville, Delhi, Downsville.

Using meat processors in Delaware 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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