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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: GWA Hunter on July 25, 2009, 09:47:46 AM

Title: Good Butcher
Post by: GWA Hunter on July 25, 2009, 09:47:46 AM: Hey guys looking for a good butcher in either Enumclaw, Buckley, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Auburn or even Puyallup area. The place I liked doesnt do it anymore and I need to be prepared since Bear opens in about a week. Anyone know a good butcher who isn't too expensive. Looking to get alot of sausage and hamburger if I get a bear. Possibly will take them my deer this year too. Any help would be great. Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: bobcat on July 25, 2009, 09:56:20 AM: I don't know of any butchers in those areas, but I can tell you that it will be a lot cheaper if you skin the bear and bone it out before you take it in. Especially since you're only wanting hamburger and sausage out of it.
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Post by: huntnphool on July 25, 2009, 10:02:06 AM: Got one for you GWA, will send you a PM
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Post by: Longbowz on July 28, 2009, 06:54:40 AM: I would be interested in hearing the answer to this too. :)
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Post by: weasel on July 28, 2009, 06:57:17 AM: i also would like to know.... hate to wait till the last minute to find one. thanks...
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Post by: rasbo on July 28, 2009, 07:06:09 AM: mt view is good but if ya want cheap you will probley settle for less in the good dept..they make very good pepperoni..Is green valley still out your way
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Post by: KillBilly on July 28, 2009, 07:53:55 AM: Here we go again... :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Crunchy on July 28, 2009, 08:10:14 AM: I have used Butcher Boys in Puyallup for the last few years. Bob I believe is the owner's name and works with his family there. They have always done a good job for me and at a very fair price.
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: rasbo on July 28, 2009, 11:01:50 AM: Quote from: KillBilly on July 28, 2009, 07:53:55 AM
Here we go again... :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: I heard there is a good one out by you,maybe tumwater :dunno:
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Post by: MuleySniper on July 28, 2009, 11:07:04 AM: My vote goes to Mt. View Meats in Puy town too.
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Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: GWA Hunter on July 28, 2009, 11:59:10 AM: Thanks Rasbo. I will probably give them a try. I used to go to Green Valley but Green Valley is no longer doing wild game. Told me too many people whining or accusing them of taking meat. I spoke with them last Friday. It's a shame I really like the job they did. Oh well I will try someone else.

Ps. Rasbo you hear anything about Hancock being closed due to fire danger? My buddy just called me and said that's what he heard.
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: rasbo on July 28, 2009, 12:27:27 PM: Quote from: GWA Hunter on July 28, 2009, 11:59:10 AM
Thanks Rasbo. I will probably give them a try. I used to go to Green Valley but Green Valley is no longer doing wild game. Told me too many people whining or accusing them of taking meat. I spoke with them last Friday. It's a shame I really like the job they did. Oh well I will try someone else.

Ps. Rasbo you hear anything about Hancock being closed due to fire danger? My buddy just called me and said that's what he heard.
yeah they are closed from what Ive been told..I would close it also.mt view is spendy but the spicy pepperoni rocks.the last bear I got I called them they, burnt down.Used a guy name Doug forgot his last name did a great job,very clean.call ahead and speak with them and grab the number so you can let him know your coming,hope ya nail one
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Post by: Coppi on July 31, 2009, 07:25:52 AM: For Bear, I have been extremely please with Doug's Quality Meats in Kent. Over the past few years he has done four of my bears. Smoked Hams and pepperoni are awesome! He does a great job vacuum sealing everything nice & tight. I will be using him again this year.
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Post by: zackmioli on July 31, 2009, 08:54:09 AM: took my deer out to mt view meats the past couple years. they are alright, but i dont like the way they package the burger. other than that they have been great.
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: machine on July 31, 2009, 08:55:30 AM: Last years bear was made into peperoni and breakfast sausage.I found a small bone fragment in about everyother package.is this normal or should I be looking for a new butcher?
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: rasbo on July 31, 2009, 09:15:51 AM: Quote from: machine on July 31, 2009, 08:55:30 AM
Last years bear was made into peperoni and breakfast sausage.I found a small bone fragment in about everyother package.is this normal or should I be looking for a new butcher?
I leave strict instructions on my game..no bone cutting.I find bone in burger from the store..let you butcher you dont like that.
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: tonymoe on July 31, 2009, 09:26:55 AM: Quote from: rasbo on July 31, 2009, 09:15:51 AM
Quote from: machine on July 31, 2009, 08:55:30 AM
Last years bear was made into peperoni and breakfast sausage.I found a small bone fragment in about everyother package.is this normal or should I be looking for a new butcher?
I leave strict instructions on my game..no bone cutting.I find bone in burger from the store..let you butcher you dont like that.

My meat goes to a place that debones before it touches a saw! no bone fragments at all. Ask them before you drop it off.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 31, 2009, 09:29:56 AM: What Coppi said. Dougs in Kent. I had him make up a load of pepperoni for me a couple months back out of some mule deer from '08. Excellent stuff. I will use him from now on.
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Post by: littletoes on August 01, 2009, 03:40:19 PM: I've don't my own for so many years, don't know of any, anywhere.....pigs, deer, bear, etc. etc. its work, but its fun, and its a goal to shoot for-having your own equipment and the skill to use it. I never have to wonder about the quality of the work, but I can sure say this, butchers are much faster than me, and do a damn fine job. I just like being independent.
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Post by: wsmnut on August 01, 2009, 04:18:43 PM: Doug's Meats in Kent is awesome. I had him do our deer two years ago. Awesome wrapping and labeling. He will do anything you ask him to do. I stop by periodically and buy bacon and jerky and some other stuff to help him out. (Business is very slow for him.) Hunting season is very busy and if you are a regular you know you can count on him and his son. I will be taking my business to him anytime I can.
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: Tony 270WSM on August 01, 2009, 05:16:05 PM: With all the game that comes into these places, is your meat really your meat?
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on August 01, 2009, 06:00:02 PM: Quote from: littletoes on August 01, 2009, 03:40:19 PM
I've don't my own for so many years, don't know of any, anywhere.....pigs, deer, bear, etc. etc. its work, but its fun, and its a goal to shoot for-having your own equipment and the skill to use it. I never have to wonder about the quality of the work, but I can sure say this, butchers are much faster than me, and do a damn fine job. I just like being independent.

I feel the exact same way. I have all the equipment now, except an industrial sealer, that will be maybe this year or next
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: littletoes on August 01, 2009, 08:37:10 PM: Quote from: Tony 270WSM on August 01, 2009, 05:16:05 PM
With all the game that comes into these places, is your meat really your meat?

I'd have to say "Hell yes", they wouldn't stay in business if they screwed anybody, BUT, I wouldn't say "Human Error" hasn't ever contributed! ;)
Title: Re: Good Butcher
Post by: royalbull on August 02, 2009, 12:09:17 PM: Give Olsons meats a try located on Auburn-Enumclaw highway