Meat Processors in Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Lincoln County offers a few reliable options for getting your deer or bear broken down after a successful hunt. The terrain around Merrill and the surrounding woodlots holds plenty of game, making it necessary to have a shop nearby that can handle the volume during the November firearm season. Most local outfits provide standard cuts, vacuum sealing, and various types of sausage or snack sticks.

If you are hunting near the Wisconsin River or the public lands in the northern part of the county, Geiss Meat Service LLC in Merrill is a well-known spot for drop-offs. It is best to call ahead to check their current capacity and cooler space, especially during the opening weekend rush. They handle basic processing along with specialized smoked meats and summer sausage.

1 meat processor in Lincoln County

Serving Merrill.

Geiss Meat Service LLC

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Merrill, WI

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Using meat processors in Lincoln 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.