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Deer Processing in Tennessee

Searching for deer processing near me? Trackyn helps Tennessee hunters find local deer processors throughout the state. 68 verified and community-listed meat processors across Tennessee. Serving Arlington, Bethpage, Bon Aqua, Brownsville, Bulls Gap, Byrdstown and more.

Deer processing near me in Tennessee

Hunters in Tennessee looking for deer processing near me can compare 68 local deer processors on Trackyn. Counties with the most listings include Bledsoe County, Hamilton County, Lincoln County, and Putnam County. You will also find deer processors in and around Hixson, Lawrenceburg and Bethpage. Open a profile — for example Don's Meat Shop, Odom's Taxidermy & Deer Processing, LLC, and Adam's Taxidermy & Processing — to check hours, contact details and availability during the busy season.

Deer Processing Near You by county in Tennessee

Anderson County (1)Benton County (1)Bledsoe County (3)Carter County (1)Claiborne County (2)Cumberland County (2)Davidson County (1)Decatur County (1)DeKalb County (1)Dickson County (1)Dyer County (1)Fayette County (1)Fentress County (1)Franklin County (1)Giles County (1)Hamblen County (1)Hamilton County (3)Hardeman County (2)Hardin County (2)Haywood County (1)Henderson County (1)Henry County (1)Hickman County (1)Houston County (1)Humphreys County (1)Jackson County (1)Jefferson County (1)Johnson County (1)Lawrence County (2)Lincoln County (3)Madison County (2)Marshall County (2)Maury County (1)Meigs County (1)Montgomery County (2)Overton County (2)Perry County (1)Pickett County (1)Putnam County (3)Roane County (1)Robertson County (2)Rutherford County (2)Shelby County (1)Smith County (1)Sumner County (1)Trousdale County (1)Washington County (1)Weakley County (1)Wilson County (1)

Choosing a deer processor in Tennessee

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.