The price of butchering a deer ranges from $75-150. I don’t know about you, but that is a little much when you can butcher your own for free in about 4 hours. If you are content with paying someone so that you don’t have to worry about it then you have more money than me.
When I lived in Wisconsin I routinely harvested about 10 deer per year. I donated 5 to a family in less fortunate circumstances than me and butchered the rest myself. In those days, I would help my friends and they would help me. We could get 2-3 deer done in a matter of a few hours. The cost savings for me were between $370-750.
From the Duluth News Tribune
published Nov. 6, 2008
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakotans who ate wild game killed with lead bullets appeared to have higher lead levels than those who ate little or no wild game, according to a study released Wednesday by the North Dakota Department of Health.
The study examined the lead levels in the blood of more than 700 state residents. The elevated lead levels were not considered dangerous, but North Dakota officials say pregnant women and children younger than 6 should avoid eating venison killed using lead bullets. Those groups are considered most at risk from lead poisoning, which can cause learning problems and convulsions, and in severe cases can lead to brain damage and death.
From the Duluth News Tribune
published Oct. 5, 2008
Here is a sampling of Northland deer processors. Costs are per deer.
Adolph Store, 3710 Midway Road, Adolph. Skinning, cutting and wrapping available along with jerky, venison sticks and full line of sausages. Deer accepted daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and kept in refrigeration at all times. Deposit required. Call 624-9680 for price list.
Bear’s Den, 6505 Industrial Road, Saginaw. Wild game processing, sausage and jerky. Deer cut up and vacuum sealed. Cost: $80. Call 729-6056.
Cole Cuts, 4040 Normanna Road, Duluth. Deer processing includes skinning, cutting, grinding, wrapping and freezing. Sausage available. Also processes moose and bear. State inspected. Call 721-3931, 391-1619 or 393-1588.
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