Meat Processors in Franklin County, Ohio

Finding a reliable spot to break down a deer in Franklin County usually means heading toward the outskirts of the metro area. While Columbus is highly developed, local shops like Thurn Specialty Meats still handle custom processing for hunters who don't have the space or equipment to do it at home. These locations provide standard cuts and specialty grinds for your harvest.

If you are hunting the western edge of the county near the Madison County line, you can find additional options in London. Having a processor lined up before your hunt is important, especially during the early archery season when temperatures are still high. Most shops require carcasses to be field-dressed and tagged before they will accept them for drop-off.

2 meat processors in Franklin County

Serving Columbus, London.

EDWARD SHONKWILER

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London, OH

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Thurn Specialty Meats Inc

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Columbus, OH

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Using meat processors in Franklin 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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