We Are Accepting Deer for Processing

The Country Smoke House will be accepting Deer for processing during Archery Season. Download our Deer Processing Guide here to view everything we're offering this season.

Deer Processing Guide 2025 - 2026

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Deer and Wild Game Processing

How It Works

Drop Off Your Deer

Drop off your deer at our Drop Off Station at the North Entrance. We'll weigh it and take your tag info.

Place Your Order

Head inside to the Service Counter and place your Processing Order. Our Team will help you choose what's best for you.

Processing

We'll process your deer, and call or text you when it's ready. Processing time can vary during peak season.

Pick Up

Visit our Service Counter and we'll get your order for you.

2025 - 2026 Season

Deer Processing FAQ

A minimum of 8 pounds is required for a walk in processing order. Meat is preferred to not be ground, but we will accept ground venison if it is the only option.

Yes, we can make jerky out of your venison if you keep your hind muscle whole.

During deer season our drop-off hours are from 9-6.

Your deer must come in field dressed and gutted. Please leave the hide on.

Kill tag or license must be attached to the antlers for bucks and attached to the leg for does.

Bone-In Cut - Expect 40-45% weight return from the field dressed weight with a clean shot.

Boneless Cut - Expect 30-35% weight return from the field dressed weight with a clean shot.

“Wet Weight” is the raw trim weight before cooking. Finished weight is always less than wet weight.

Yes! We offer Michigan DNR Licenses, Tags and Permits right at our service Counter.