Meat Processors in Fayette County, Tennessee

Fayette County offers plenty of timber and farmland for deer hunters, but you need a reliable plan for your harvest once the drag is over. Local options for professional butchering are limited, so most hunters head toward the western edge of the county near the Shelby line. Having a shop nearby is essential for getting your meat cooled down quickly during the warm early season.

Dave's Deer Processing in Arlington handles the basic cuts and specialty items for hunters in this area. They take care of the skinning and processing so you don't have to mess with it at home. Whether you are hunting around Rossville or Somerville, it is worth confirming their current hours before you head out to the stand.

1 meat processor in Fayette County

Serving Arlington.

Dave's Deer Processing

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Arlington, TN

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Using meat processors in Fayette 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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