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Meat Processors in Ulster County, New York

Finding a reliable place to hang a deer is an essential part of the hunt in Ulster County, especially when dealing with steep terrain and unpredictable early-season weather. Whether you are coming off the ridges near the Ashokan Reservoir or hunting the dense woodlots in the southern part of the county, you need a processor who understands how to handle venison properly to avoid spoilage.

The local options are limited, so it helps to know who is operating before you head into the woods. Donnie Van Buren in Boiceville provides professional butchering services for hunters in the Catskill region. He handles basic cuts and specialized processing to ensure your harvest is ready for the freezer.

5 meat processors in Ulster County

Serving Boiceville, Highland, Mount Marion, Pine Bush, Wawarsing.

Using meat processors in Ulster 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 Ulster County

Taxidermists (4)

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