Average cost of taxidermy/processing?

[Button Nubbs]

FYI a big animal like an elk is a lot more work that I ever thought it would be. Have a plan to get it out quickly and to the butcher in the 90 degree heat. Don't mess around. I've never taken a deer to abutcher but iI have with all my elk. Too much to deal with in Sept.

Good advice, We have some large hunting ATV's that my girls parents also own. Im sure again he would have no problem letting us use them for more remote areas. Its the one he used to haul out his whitetail out of eastern WA I think. Not that it helps when it comes to butchering lol but maybe actually trying to get the meat out of a location. Do you guys haul out your entire elk? Or just quarter them out? Im not sure how that works. Ive watched some "how to" videos on youtube but those involve just quartering them out, or does that actually mean processing on the spot?

Chances are your elk is not gonna die on the road after taking an arrow. Don't plan on gettin it out whole. Quarter, get it out and cool.

[Smossy]

FYI a big animal like an elk is a lot more work that I ever thought it would be. Have a plan to get it out quickly and to the butcher in the 90 degree heat. Don't mess around. I've never taken a deer to abutcher but iI have with all my elk. Too much to deal with in Sept.

Good advice, We have some large hunting ATV's that my girls parents also own. Im sure again he would have no problem letting us use them for more remote areas. Its the one he used to haul out his whitetail out of eastern WA I think. Not that it helps when it comes to butchering lol but maybe actually trying to get the meat out of a location. Do you guys haul out your entire elk? Or just quarter them out? Im not sure how that works. Ive watched some "how to" videos on youtube but those involve just quartering them out, or does that actually mean processing on the spot?

Chances are your elk is not gonna die on the road after taking an arrow. Don't plan on gettin it out whole. Quarter, get it out and cool.

Sounds good, thanks.

[elk247]

Smossey- if you grind backstrap or tenderloin into hamburger I will disown you son, and petition to get you banned.

[NoImpactNoIdea]

There are lots of videos on youtube and books that are very helpful for butchering.

[Smossy]

Smossey- if you grind backstrap or tenderloin into hamburger I will disown you son, and petition to get you banned.

mmm Them would be some tastey burgers lol.   

[Bean Counter]

Smossey- if you grind backstrap or tenderloin into hamburger I will disown you son, and petition to get you banned.

 

 

[JoeE]

I've taken a few deer to Olson Meats in Enumclaw and I've always been  happy with their game processing. I usually get the best cuts in steaks and the rest ground into burger and if I remember right its less than $100. Its not that hard to butcher a deer yourself, my wife just doesn't want me making a mess in the garage so I pay somebody else to do it.

Dont they just grind your stuff up with everyone elses when making burger meat? Thats what I read online. But we all know everything you read online isnt always true

Maybe, but it still tasted good

[huntnnw]

as for taxi work u get what u pay for...$300 shoulder mount will be a much different than a guys $700 shoulder mount. Just look around on here theres some atrocius work on here I wouldnt hang in my house then look at charlies work top notch work!

Buy a grinder even cabelas cheapest electric will work great and still be cheaper than your bill by taking it in and having it done and then you will have it for future use. Find your local butcher supply store they are very helpful and carry tons of seasoning, casings and recipes.