Meat Processors in Lubbock County, Texas

Lubbock County serves as a central hub for hunters returning from the surrounding plains and canyons. Whether you are coming off a mule deer hunt to the west or bringing in whitetail and feral hogs from nearby brush, getting your meat cooled and broken down quickly is a priority. The local facilities in the Lubbock area are equipped to handle large game and offer various grinds, sausages, and specialty cuts.

There are currently three active processors listed in the city of Lubbock. Most of these shops, including Lone Star Wild Game Processing, provide full skinning and butchering services during the peak fall and winter seasons. Be sure to check their specific drop-off hours and requirements for bringing in quartered or whole carcasses. These businesses stay busy, so calling ahead to confirm cooler space is a good idea before you head back to town.

3 meat processors in Lubbock County

Serving Lubbock.

Using meat processors in Lubbock 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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