Venison & wild game processing
Our pricing is based on the green weight of your deer. Additional charges may apply to poorly trimmed or skinned deer. The price per pound is determined by the combination of venison and pork/beef added to create the final product. Please be aware that prices are subject to change.
Smoking
We take in any game to smoke all year long at our Horicon or Fox Lake Locations (not Ripon). The price of smoking is $2.29/lb. (is subject to change at any time). If cryovac bags are requested, it will create additional costs of $0.50/per bag. The way you bring in your wild game, is the way we smoke it. We do not debone or fillet any animal.
Farm Animals
We do not butcher or have a kill floor for farm animals. However, we do partner with some farmers to coordinate this for them. If you would like more information call Steve at 920-763-2306.
BEEF CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
HOG CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Venison Drop-off requirements
FULL DEER AT FOX LAKE ONLY
After hours cooler is open 24/7 for customers to drop off.
Venison Drop-off Information
- A $50 deposit is mandatory for every full deer dropped off.
- We gladly accept boneless venison year-round at both of our locations.
- We insist that all deer must be field dressed. Failure to do so may result in refusal, additional fees and/or a reduction in the end product.
Important Note: We do not accept any wild game meat brought in scented bags. Please use clear, unscented bags for your meat.
Horicon & Ripon Locations
- Please note that we do not accept whole deer drop-offs at our Horicon or Ripon locations.
- We will take boneless only in Horicon or Ripon during normal business hours.
- Your boneless meat must be in clear, non-scented, bags to be accepted.
- We have to right to refuse any product not up to our standards.
Donating a Deer
- Yes, we are a location where you can donate your deer meat to local food pantries.
- However, you must have the head tested for CWD at the self-serve kiosk located on site.
Fox Lake Location
- We accept full deer drop-offs at our Wild Game Processing Plant located across the street from our Fox Lake Retail Location.
- GUN SEASON: We only accept full deer drop-offs at our Fox Lake location during gun season, Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.
- Please note that there is no after-hours drop-off available during gun season.
- No full deer will be accepted on Thanksgiving Day.
- It’s a good idea to check our website or call us at 920-485-2554 ext 2 to confirm if we are currently accepting full deer during gun season, as this may change when we reach our capacity.
- We accept other large game animals only in Fox Lake.
- Any quarters brought in must be pre-skinned. Quarters can be brought in to our Wild Game Facility.
Special Requests and Meat Return
We regret to inform you that we are no longer able to accommodate special requests or batches of your own meat.
The products listed are the only options available for processing your boneless meat.
Lead Times
- During the beginning of deer season, there is an estimated lead time of 8-10 weeks for sausage or fresh products made from your trim.
- During gun season, this lead time extends to 12-14 weeks for sausage products.
- Please plan accordingly and be patient.
Pickup Timeframe
If your final product is not picked up within 4 months of receiving a notification that it is complete, we reserve the right to donate any product after 4 months from the first date of attempting to contact a customer for pickup.
Pork Percentage in Products
- Products with 50% of pork added: Bratwurst, and all other fresh products.
- Products with 40% of pork added: Snack Sticks, Summer Sausage, and Smoked Sausages.
Weight Loss Expectations
Some products may experience weight loss during processing:
- Summer Sausage: 20% loss
- Snack Sticks: 28% loss
- Smoked Sausages: 25% loss
- Bacon: up to 50% loss
- All Fresh Products: No loss
Thank you for choosing us for your deer processing needs. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
