Meat Processors in Irion County, Texas

If you are hunting the brush country or mesquite flats of Irion County, you need a reliable place to take your deer or hogs once they are on the ground. Mertzon serves as the primary hub for hunters coming out of the field in this part of the Edwards Plateau. Having a local option nearby saves you from driving all the way into San Angelo with a loaded cooler, especially during the warmer early season days.

Mertzon Meat Company handles the processing needs for folks hunting in and around Mertzon. They can take care of your basic butchery and provide standard cuts for the freezer. Whether you are finishing up a weekend lease hunt or just passing through the county, it is helpful to have a shop right in town that understands the needs of local hunters.

1 meat processor in Irion County

Serving Mertzon.

Mertzon Meat Company

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Mertzon, TX

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Using meat processors in Irion 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.