Meat Processors in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Marathon County provides plenty of options for hunters tagging deer in the central farmland and big woods. With the high density of whitetails in this area, having a reliable place to drop off your harvest is essential. Local processors in Colby and Marathon City handle everything from basic butchering to specialty sausage making.

If you are coming off the ice or out of the timber near Marathon City, Custom Meats of Marathon is a convenient stop for professional processing. These shops stay busy during the nine-day gun season, so it is best to call ahead regarding cooler space and turnaround times for your venison.

2 meat processors in Marathon County

Serving Colby, Marathon City.

Custom Meats of Marathon

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Marathon City, WI

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Smith Bros. Meats

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Colby, WI

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Using meat processors in Marathon 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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