Processing

WILD GAME

2023-2024 Venison Season

Wild game (whole animals and boneless trim) will be accepted through November 30, 2023. Boneless trim only will be accepted January 15-31, 2024.

Myers’ Meats does seasonal wild game processing of deer and big game including elk and moose. After a successful hunt, bring in the whole animal or trim and have venison sausage, jerky, or snack sticks made.

2023-2024 Wild Game Processing Information

For the most up-to-date information, keep an eye on our Facebook Page or give us a call. Please review all the important reminders and pricing information below.

IMPORTANT INFO & REMINDERS
  • For the 2023-2024 season, whole hide-on deer, elk, moose, and big game trim need to be brought to the Parshall plant. The Garrison plant will accept boneless deer trim only.
  • We will NOT be accepting deer quarters or skinned (hide off) deer. We will only be accepting hide-on whole deer and boneless trim.
  • Elk quarters will be accepted at the Parshall plant.
  • Finished orders that have been processed at the Parshall plant can be delivered back to the Garrison plant for pick up upon request.
  • A $100 per deer deposit is required for all orders with whole deer or big game. Boneless trim orders require a $50 deposit.
  • We keep your animal separate from others in all stages of processing.
  • The carcass tag MUST accompany the deer/trim to the processor.
  • Please take special care of your animal especially if you are hunting in warm weather. They can spoil quickly if not cooled properly. Take the guts out immediately! We will not accept any animal that has not been field dressed.
  • Please keep your animal clean! We reserve the right to refuse any product that is overly dirty. We do not have time or resources to pick excessive hair/dirt/leaves off of the meat. You get your own meat back so please treat it like the meat you want to put on your grill to eat.
  • Lead fragments in venison have become a concern for hunters and processors. We take extra precautions when processing wild game to minimize your exposure to lead in the meat, and also encourage you to be mindful in handling the carcass in order to reduce the possibility of lead fragments.
  • The minimum batch size for each type (flavor) of sausage ordered is 20 pounds – this includes snack sticks.
  • A 5 pound minimum (wet weight) is recommended if ordering venison jerky.
  • Please order only one flavor of venison jerky per deer.
  • All sausage prices include beef, pork, cheese and potatoes according to our regular recipe proportions—requests for special beef/pork proportions may incur additional charges.
  • Special seasoning requests and proportions cost an additional $0.25/pound.
  • Please be considerate of our freezer space and pick up your order as soon as possible after being notified processing is complete.
  • MINOT DROP-OFF: We will NOT be picking up whole animals or trim in Minot and we will also NOT be delivering processed wild game to Minot. We understand this may be an inconvenience, but we must allocate our personnel for production in order to process game efficiently.
  • Wild game will be accepted through November 30, 2023.
  • For anyone getting late-season game, we will also accept boneless trim January 15-31, 2024.
WHOLE ANIMALS

Below are a few tips for keeping the animal carcass cool until you’re able to bring it in to be processed:

  • After field dressing, fill cavity with ice to cool it off quickly.
  • Spread rib cage and prop open to allow body head to escape and deer to cool thoroughly.
  • Hang somewhere cool if possible – garage, shed, etc.
  • Do NOT store in covered pickup bed!
TRIM

Please keep the following items in mind if you are bringing in boneless trim:

  • Be extra diligent in trimming away any damaged or dirty meat before bagging
  • Do NOT use scented bags
  • Limit the amount of meat in each bag to about 15# if possible
  • Bring trim in sturdy, disposable boxes
  • Do NOT bring trim in coolers or totes that are valuable to you – we are not responsible for the return of those items!
PROCESSING & PRODUCT PRICING
DEER PROCESSING

Hide-on Deer

$125

Caped Deer

Myers’ Meats capes deer

$155

Boneless Trim

Up to 100 lbs

$30/order

Boneless Trim

Over 100 lbs

$60/order

BIG GAME PROCESSING

Elk

Whole by the pound on rail weight

$1.25/lb

Moose

Whole by the pound on rail weight

$1.25/lb

Elk/Moose Trim

$100/animal

Caping Elk/Moose

$50/animal

PRODUCTS

Please note that an additional $0.25/lb will be charged for any item(s) made with special seasoning requests.

Country Sausage

Original or Cajun

$3.05/lb

Cheddar Sausage

$3.55/lb

Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage

$3.80/lb

Potato Sausage

$3.30/lb

Potato Cheddar Sausage

$3.55/lb

Summer Sausage

$2.80/lb

Breakfast Links

$3.55/lb

Bulk Sausage

Country or Southern seasoning

$2.55/lb

Snack Sticks

Original, Pepper or Teriyaki

$4.60/lb

Venison Jerky

Original, Pepper or Teriyaki

$5.60/lb

Price based on wet weight

Venison Bacon Burger

10 lb minimum

$1.30/lb

CWD Unit Guidelines

Deer can come “whole” from all units within the state of North Dakota for the 2023-2024 season.
For more information, please see the ND Game & Fish website.