Got my elk back from butcher...somethings fishy

[bobcat]

While I think it would be nice if the butcher would notify the customer of the source of the elk meat, I'm not sure he's under any legal obligation to do so.   

[h20hunter]

As long as it isn't someone elses elk!!!!!!

[BULLBLASTER]

As long as it isn't someone elses elk!!!!!!

although this time of year that may be more difficult than in fall.

[h20hunter]

Not if anyone else has their elk in the freezer for however many months....

Sounds like he is on the road to getting taken care of.

[Curly]

If I were someone that used the services of a butcher, I'd want to know the name of the shop so as not to patronize them.  Luckily I don't use butchers so it won't affect me.  Sure it sounds like he is getting things taken care of, but I do think it would be nice for fellow Hunt-Wa members to know who not to take their game to.  If it were me, I'd be telling people the name of the butcher after I got the agreed upon elk meat.  The butcher is doing the right thing now, but not one part of the story would make me recommend that butcher shop to anyone. 

Hopefully this experience and telling of it on here will encourage more people to just learn how to butcher their own game. 

[jnutzalot]

I don't think it's unfair to ask where the Farm Meat is coming from. Things have not been on the up & up thus far.

I do business with various suppliers & vendors in my line of work and I've never withheld the names of those suppliers or vendors when asked by my customer. That information is not privy it just part of doing business.   

[KFhunter]

If I were someone that used the services of a butcher, I'd want to know the name of the shop so as not to patronize them.  Luckily I don't use butchers so it won't affect me.  Sure it sounds like he is getting things taken care of, but I do think it would be nice for fellow Hunt-Wa members to know who not to take their game to.  If it were me, I'd be telling people the name of the butcher after I got the agreed upon elk meat.  The butcher is doing the right thing now, but not one part of the story would make me recommend that butcher shop to anyone. 

Hopefully this experience and telling of it on here will encourage more people to just learn how to butcher their own game. 

That removes all leverage from HW threads like these that pop up from time to time,  if folks are going to dime out business owner anyways what use is it to make things right?  All business have issues pop up, how they handle them is the key.

[BNAElkhntr]

In this case i wouldnt feel it to be inappropriate to ask to see the invoice from where he buys the farm elk meat from. Just to prove to you it is what he claims it is. Glad he is stepping up!
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[dscubame]

The butcher called me back today. He agreed that they were at fault. He also agreed to replace my meat with Farm Elk. We agreed on 92 pounds of rounds and burger, and 40 lbs of tenderloins and backstrap. He stated he would be docking the pay from the employee that mishandled the meat and apologized.

Now comes the part to see if he follows through.

If this butcher follows through and makes amends I wouldn't release his name/business.  Good on you for the way you've handled this.

Agreed. Stuff happens....that's a fact. It's part of being human and dealing with customers.
It's how it is handled after the fact that makes the difference between good and bad business.
Glad to hear you're getting this addressed.

100%   

[dscubame]

The Butcher may know the owner of a farm that sells Elk Meat.  He is probably getting it for a wholesale price.

Or not.

[Bean Counter]

Maybe the butcher knows a tribal member that can get him a line on some elk meat.   

[Bob33]

I don't think it's unfair to ask where the Farm Meat is coming from. Things have not been on the up & up thus far.

If he says "I've told you everything I know"....

[JimmyHoffa]

Maybe the butcher knows a tribal member that can get him a line on some elk meat.   

Straight from the feed lot feeding station.

[family hunter]

this is why i do my own meet. i do not trust butchers. every cow i have shot has given me 170-180 wrapped and packed. bulls have been from spike to 330 bulls and usually get 200 to 310 lbs meet you got facked and i would be woo pin some ass.

my question to  u is how do you only get 190 lbs with the bone in that was a good bull you should have had a bit more than that and a min go 200 in yer freezer

[kevinlisa06]

Time to start cutting your own meat. Good knife set and a grinder. I got hosed by a butcher in Snohomish quite a few years ago and now we cut everything!