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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: coachcw on August 28, 2010, 06:37:07 AM

Title: meat lockers
Post by: coachcw on August 28, 2010, 06:37:07 AM: It's that time of year again . I thaught I would start a post for members to share there butchers and meat lockers . I know it can be tough to find on on the east side due to the fair stock in sept. Who do you guys recomend ?
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Post by: C-Money on August 28, 2010, 08:01:41 AM: The guy out of Goldendale dose a great job on deer. I would not have any worries taking an elk to him. I think his name is Hank, he is west of town and well known in the area for quality work.
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Post by: norsepeak on August 28, 2010, 08:30:11 PM: Nile Valley meats....excellent to work with, good prices and the best jerky in the land. They are in the process of building a new shop further up on the pass, should be an awsome place.
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Post by: coachcw on August 28, 2010, 09:14:52 PM: doe's anyone know if hawkhaven meats has his wild game locker going ?
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Post by: woodman on August 28, 2010, 09:51:15 PM: Westside, Mt. View Meat and Sausage Co. They do an outstanding job and have used them for many years. 112th st. Tacoma
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Post by: Bean Counter on August 28, 2010, 10:16:01 PM: Woodman,

Will Mt. View hang your quarters for a daily fee until you're ready to butcher it yourself? Many shops I've spoke too wont just hang it without paying them to butcher it.
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Post by: woodman on August 28, 2010, 10:36:24 PM: Quote from: Bean Counter on August 28, 2010, 10:16:01 PM
Woodman,

Will Mt. View hang your quarters for a daily fee until you're ready to butcher it yourself? Many shops I've spoke too wont just hang it without paying them to butcher it.

Not sure, here is their number 253-537-5332. I just dropped off my bear there this week. I have them do my meat from a to z there. I used to do my own, but when they do it, I can tell my steaks from my roasts and the meat is clean along with all of the packaging. They also make an outstanding summer sausage for me. My wife is much happier when they process our meat.
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Post by: wsucowboy on August 28, 2010, 11:26:43 PM: can't remember the name of the place. But it's the butcher shop in the back of Roses IGA in Buckley. Does a good job. He's done my deer for the past few years.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 28, 2010, 11:40:13 PM: Quote from: C-Money on August 28, 2010, 08:01:41 AM
The guy out of Goldendale dose a great job on deer. I would not have any worries taking an elk to him. I think his name is Hank, he is west of town and well known in the area for quality work.

his name is hank patera spelling :bash: :chuckle: he has 3h meats if i remember right thats the name of his shop. we have taken a few thing to him. and i will not take anything to him again. not because of what happened to us or anyone but because of somthing that was saw. :twocents:
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Post by: sled on August 29, 2010, 12:33:19 AM: Owens Meats in Cle Elum has always done us good.
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Post by: Todd_ID on August 29, 2010, 07:39:11 AM: Wilson Banner Ranch on HWY 12 between Pomeroy and Clarkston is a good place to get meat into a cold storage. They do hanging only. $5/day for deer and $10 for elk. They'll meet you after hours if you can get them on the phone, too. 509-758-2665. Don't know about processors as I cut my own; have heard that NW Meats on Bridge St. in Clarkston does wild game but for ridiculous prices. Full service bear I heard of was $600 and a full service cow elk was over $900 (that's all different kinds of jerky, sausage, pepperoni, etc.)
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Post by: C-Money on August 29, 2010, 11:44:36 AM: Carpsniperg2, what the heck did you folks see out there??? When dealing with food, I am very curious. Yes, 3h meats. and I think you spelled the name right! Seemd like a good outfit to work with. :dunno:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 29, 2010, 11:53:52 AM: pm sent
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Post by: jackelope on August 29, 2010, 12:07:52 PM: The Last Resort down on the Tucannon has a meat locker they will let you hang deer and elk in. They seem to operate it only during hunting season. I asked them about it for my late November hunt and they said it will not be up and running then so if you have a hunt during an odd time of year, it'd be best to ask them ahead of time.
I imagine the Wilsons have their cooler running all the time. :dunno:
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Post by: ladyelkslayer on August 29, 2010, 12:30:16 PM: as Todd said, NW Speciality Meats is a great place in Clarkston.
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Post by: br8kitoff on August 29, 2010, 07:36:39 PM: recommendations for ellensburg area?
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Post by: mkcj on August 30, 2010, 03:26:16 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: buglebrush on August 30, 2010, 03:27:08 PM: Anybody Know of a good one in Newport or Priest River?
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 30, 2010, 04:12:43 PM: Sumas meats in Abbotsford, BC! Old German Butcher. He and his boys do a great job.

Yes, I take my game meat across the border to be processed.

Years ago with a Bear hanging in a tree in camp the night before Deer season in a 'Skamania county location' I traveled to the nearest town to grab the yellow pages. Not a freezer available all the way to Vancouver. I ended up taking the whole thing, to a deli shop in Mount Hood, Oregon. They have a freezer locker that was full of rented lockers. But I could throw my meat and hide on the top shelf for the week. It was still there when I finished my season.

-Steve
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Post by: Yelm hunter on August 31, 2010, 04:50:31 AM: It's alittle ways from any big hunting areas... But out in ROY at Rainier Taxidermy... Zac has a really good meat locker and will do a good job with your animals. As well as any Taxidermy work. But be patient he is good and it takes time to get your heads back. But you will like it in the end... So go see Zac of Rainier Taxidermy off 8th Ave S in Roy!!