Meat Processors in Benton County, Tennessee

Benton County sits right in a prime corridor for West Tennessee deer hunting, especially with the Tennessee River forming the eastern border. When you are hauling a harvest out of the bottoms or the ridges near Camden, you need a reliable spot to get your meat handled. The local processing options are limited, so most hunters here rely on a few established operations to get their venison turned into steaks and burger.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Department in Camden currently serves as a primary contact point for processing services in this area. Whether you are hunting private timberland or public ground near the water, make sure to call ahead to verify their current intake hours and capacity. Having your deer dropped off quickly is essential during the early muzzleloader and rifle seasons when the temperatures in Benton County stay high.

1 meat processor in Benton County

Serving Camden.

Benton Co. Sheriff's Dept

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Camden, TN

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Using meat processors in Benton 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.