Fischer Meats Experiences

[Mfowl]

Another thumbs up to for Fischer here! I have had 2 elk done there in the last few years and I have been pleased with both. I'd rate both their pep and jerky as excellent! However, like with any butcher, I only take in what I want to be turned in to jerky, pep and ground. Last time I was there I tried to tip the kid who hauled my stuff out to my truck, he said "thanks, but keep it." Good service IMO!

[roscoe]

I have  lived  in Maple Valley for 30 years and have tried all the local shops for butchering my game.  For almost 10 years I have been going to Olson's Meats and smokehouse in Enumclaw for processing my deer and elk, they have always done an excellent job, you should check out their website.  olsonsmeatsandsmokehouse.net 

[hunterofelk]

I live in Issaquah and take my wild game to Fischer's.  They are expensive but that is only because this is the big city.  It is expensive to run a business.  Always very satisfied with their work.  Someone might have been told they are not taking wild game now because the locker is full.  I was told they will hang your skinned animal carcass in the cooler until you come and take it home to butcher yourself.  Just called ahead and see if the locker is full.

[T-Dozzer]

We took 3 deer there few years. It was terrible! I don't  know what they did, but everything they made was terrible.
I've tried linds on a few elk. It was ok, but wasn't supper impressed. They left a lot of fat in the steaks.
The past 2 years I've gone to golden steer in Bellevue of all places.  Best I've ever had.
If I get more than one animal, I don't have time to process it.

[shootem]

If your looking for wild game processing near Maple Valley. I would stop by Linds Meats. He is only 5 minutes from Maple Valley and does the best work around. If you want to sample his stuff, swing into the Maple Valley farmers market and give it a try. Free samples but I bet you walk away with some meat!

I have used Mike Lind for years. You can't go wrong.

[Orion81]

Thanks again fellas for the great responses! I will take all info and hopefully make a sound decision.

[Tjv28]

Ficher meats is the best. High quality products for a reasonable price. The only time they might not take an animals is the monday after deer opener, or right before thanksgiving. Actually they will still take it if its boned and quartered. Its a nice resource and very convenient.

[T-Dozzer]

We took 3 deer there few years. It was terrible! I don't  know what they did, but everything they made was terrible.
I've tried linds on a few elk. It was ok, but wasn't supper impressed. They left a lot of fat in the steaks.
The past 2 years I've gone to golden steer in Bellevue of all places.  Best I've ever had.
If I get more than one animal, I don't have time to process it.

Funny this thread came back to life....
By 3rd day we had 3 deer and golden steer was full and Fischer was only one with space. I took the deer there and talked with management about my concerns. They informed me things have changed and I would be happy.
I got the deer back. Price was what I expected. About $500. So far all Ive had is some pepperoni sticks and they turned out good.
Maybe I have another option for a butcher again.

[superdown]

Another vote for Lind's awesome pepperoni mike is a real nice guy just don't take in a dirty animal and make sure you are willing to clean off what you don't want to eat. 

[Black-Dog]

Lind's cut and wrapped my Elk last year also had them make 25 lbs of medium hot breakfast sausage.  Very happy with their work and quality.  Great customer service on the drop off and traffic sucked on my way to pick it up, they stuck around after closing and waited for me to pick up. If I'm fortunate again this year to tag out they'll get my business.