Fayette Township, OH
Meat Processors in Lawrence County, Ohio
Lawrence County hunters have limited options for professional deer processing within the county lines. Most of the local activity is concentrated in Fayette Township, south of the Wayne National Forest. If you are hunting the public tracts near the river or private hilly terrain in the southern townships, you need to have a plan for your harvest before you head out, as shops here can fill up quickly during the peak of the firearms season.
The Process Shop in Fayette Township handles local deer and provides standard cuts for hunters in the area. While there is only one primary facility currently listed in this part of the county, it serves as a main drop-off point for those who do not want to haul their harvest across the river or into neighboring counties. Check their specific requirements for drop-off times and how you need to present the animal for processing.
1 meat processor in Lawrence County
Serving Fayette Township.
Using meat processors in Lawrence 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.
