Deer Processing

deer processing

EBELS DEER PROCESSING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Q: Will I get my own deer back?

A: YES! You always get your own fresh cuts of your deer back. Your instruction sheet for cutting your meat, and your tags stay with your deer to ensure you are getting your venison back. 

Q: What about Smoked Sausage?

A: For Polish Sausage, Smoked Brats, Cooked Brats or Skinless Hot Dogs, we use 10lbs of your venison and 10lbs of pork. You get 20lbs back. We mix and season your order in small batches with other customers.

Q: What about Summer Sausage?

A: For each 2lb roll of Summer Sausage, we will use 5lbs of your Venison and 5lbs of Pork. You'll get 5 rolls of 2lbs summer sausage back. We mix and season your order in small batches with other customers.

Q: What about Breakfast Sausage?

A: We use 10lbs of your Venison and 10lbs of Pork. You get 20lbs of breakfast sausage back. We mix and season your order in small batches with other customers.

Q: What about Snack Sticks?

A: We use 10lbs of Venison and 2lbs of beef fat to make your snack sticks. We mix and season your order in small batches with other customers.

Q: What about Venison Jerky?

A: We need 5lbs of your Venison for each flavor of jerky you want. We mix and season your order in small batches with other customers.

Q: I cut up my deer already, can I still bring it to you?

A: Yes, we can package or grind your fresh meats for a charge. Please see the 2024 Processing guide. Note the minimum weights of your venison needed if you want us to process smoked meat products.

Q: How long does it take to get a deer processed?

A: We process deer in the order they were received. Smoked meats like summer sausage or jerky take additional processing time. For rush orders, a fee will be charged.

Q: How do I know when my deer is done?

A: We will call you when your order is done, and ready to be picked up. All meat will be frozen. We appreciate when you pick up within a week, so we can make room in our freezers for additional deer processing orders that come in through the season.

Q: Can I pick up my order in Reed City?

A: Deer Processing is available in our Falmouth and Reed City locations. If you drop off your deer in Falmouth, and want to pick it up in Reed City an additional fee may be added to your bill. At this time, we can't deliver to Evart. 

Q: I'm ready to bring my deer, what's next?

A: We're ready for you! Please drop off your deer during regular business hours, Monday - Saturday 8am to 6pm in Falmouth. Monday - Saturday 7am to 7pm in Reed City. CLOSED SUNDAY. There is an afterhours drop off area in Falmouth only. Please follow the signs and instructions when dropping off after hours. Call with any questions 231-826-3333 during business hours.