Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Processing
What are your hours?
Good question- it varies.
During the regular rifle season, we try to be here throughout the day to take care of you.
But it's always best to give us a call first to make sure we're here.
Do I get my own deer back?
Yes, you get your own deer back.
Each deer is processed separately and individually.
The only time we mix meat is when we make bologna, jerky or sausage.
Do I pay you today?
In most cases, No.
Payment is due at the time of pickup.
However, in the event that you are having your entire deer made up into post-season products (like bologna or jerky), we ask that you pay for the processing when you drop the deer off.
How can I pay?
We take cash, checks (payable to David Gross) and most major credit cards.
We also enjoy chocolate, seafood and good wine...
Do you need my deer tag?
Yes, the tag must stay with the head.
Do I need to gut the deer before bringing it in?
Um...yes!
Deer should be gutted at the site of the kill, and the body cavity emptied of all entrails.
We don't like doing it either, and so any deer that comes in without gutting it first will be charged a ridiculous surcharge, plus we'll make you watch...
How much venison will I get back?
That depends on the size of your deer of course... check out the Deer Weight Chart to estimate how much edible meat your kill will yield.
Of course, circumstances vary, like where a deer is shot, an infection, or previous injury to the animal... these are a few factors that can affect the end yield of edible meat.
Is my bologna order included in the price?
Nope... the processing price includes the skinning, washing, cutting/trimming and packaging.
If you order additional products, they are priced by the pound.
Will my bologna be ready when I pick up my deer?
Sorry, but no.
However, if you want to order post-season products (like bologna or jerky), we can freeze your trimmings until we are ready to start that work.
Typically, we begin the process in January, which takes several weeks to get everyone's orders done.
We'll give you a call when it's ready to pick up.
Do I need to pay for my bologna now?
No- when we call you to let you know that your bologna is ready, you can pay for it then.
Can you cut off my antlers and save them for me?
We'd love to, but we ask that you cut them off prior to leaving your deer with us (we have a saw that you can use).
Hunters can be super-particular about how their antlers are cut off, and we'd hate to ruin your life by not doing it the way you'd like.
We also save all heads for a few weeks, so if you forget, ask us when you pick up your meat.