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??Deer Processing Central Ohio??

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#1 ·
Anyone have their favorite, best deal processors in central Ohio? I would like to get an idea before hand so I am not searching later....thanks in advance!:!
 
#7 ·
The closest one that I know of going your way from my place would be Perfect's in Johnstown. It is right on 62 in the middle of town. That would still be a bit of a haul. I would think there is something out your way a good bit closer.
 
#9 ·
Thurns is ok. It's definitely in "Central Ohio". It's right near downtown Columbus on Greenlawn ave and 71. It'll run you about 100 bucks for just your standard processing. Which kind of sucks. I'm looking for a new, slightly more affordable option around central ohio. Seeing as me and the wife are each trying to take a deer or two. We have an apartment so I cant really do it myself. If anyone would want to help me out, I'd pay them!!
 
#11 ·
There is a guy in Carol Ohio (tween C-bus and lancaster on 33) that does it for around 70. Deer Skinners is the name I think. 740-756-3337. There is another guy in Grove City that does it out of his garage. I'm sure there is someone very near, or in Hilliard that does it.
 
#13 ·
there is a grocery store just down the road from my office, south side of cmh close to frank rd/71 exit. dont quote me but i believe i saw a sign that they do processing. they are a check station for sure. you can also look on ohiodnr.com for a list of check stations by county, am sure if you called one of them they could point you to the closest processor. anyway, info for the grocery store is below.

Food Max
1200 Frank Rd.
Columbus, OH
(614) 274-8012
 
#14 ·
there is a grocery store just down the road from my office, south side of cmh close to frank rd/71 exit. dont quote me but i believe i saw a sign that they do processing. they are a check station for sure. you can also look on ohiodnr.com for a list of check stations by county, am sure if you called one of them they could point you to the closest processor. anyway, info for the grocery store is below.

Food Max
1200 Frank Rd.
Columbus, OH
(614) 274-8012
A grocery store that is a deer processor? That would definitely be the first time I have ever heard of that one. There are so many restrictions to control cross contamination of meats and other foods that I can't imagine how a grocery could do it. Perhaps they are a meat processor of beef only. Some shops have given up on the deer processing because of the lengths they have to go through when handling deer and especially when switching back.
 
#17 ·
Warner's locker , about 10 miles north of Marysville does a pretty decent job & it costs $40 for the standard cut. They do a bunch of deer and have later hours to make it easier.
I hauled one up for a friend last year & was surprised at how cheap it was. Almost makes me want to take mine there instead of doing it myself.
 
#18 ·
After seeing piles of deer at some processing locations and the questionable dressing skills of some, we have been cutting our own for about 12 years now, with a couple of deer being done at Olier's in Utica.

We can now skin, cut, grind and wrap a deer in about 2 hours. We know it is ours and how it was handled and don't throw questionable scraps in the grind pile, etc....

Reinshields is very expensive, and has a reputation as taking a long time to get your deer done. He does, however, make some nice stuff.
 
#19 ·
After seeing piles of deer at some processing locations and the questionable dressing skills of some, we have been cutting our own for about 12 years now, with a couple of deer being done at Olier's in Utica.

We can now skin, cut, grind and wrap a deer in about 2 hours. We know it is ours and how it was handled and don't throw questionable scraps in the grind pile, etc....

Reinshields is very expensive, and has a reputation as taking a long time to get your deer done. He does, however, make some nice stuff.
Yes, true, but you get what you pay for, usually. I have knowm Kenny since he worked at Hill's in Rushville, and I promise their isn't a better butcher out there. But I can only recommend what I know...
 
#20 ·
There are two places in south western Franklin county where I have taken deer before. One of them is on Possum Run Rd and the other is in Grove City on Hoover Rd by Buckeye Boys Ranch. They were both clean and got my meat back in a timely manner. I am not sure if the guy on Possum Run Rd still does deer or not but I know the gentleman on Hoover Rd does. Let me know if you need their numbers.

I bought grinder and now butcher my own deer and would be willing to help you if my schedule will allow.
 
#21 ·
A grocery store that is a deer processor? That would definitely be the first time I have ever heard of that one. There are so many restrictions to control cross contamination of meats and other foods that I can't imagine how a grocery could do it. Perhaps they are a meat processor of beef only. Some shops have given up on the deer processing because of the lengths they have to go through when handling deer and especially when switching back.
I think its behind the grocery, across from the drive thru. I remember that place. I use to live in Riverbend...
 
#23 ·
Yes, true, but you get what you pay for, usually. I have knowm Kenny since he worked at Hill's in Rushville, and I promise their isn't a better butcher out there. But I can only recommend what I know...

Kenny does great stuff, if you are arond Breman at lunchtime, stop and get a sandwich! You do get what you pay for in most instances, if you just want your deer cut and wrapped he is probably too expensive for most; but if you want some sausage and jerky, etc....he's the guy.
 
#24 ·
I found a good place on West Broad only 5 minutes from Hilliard. He does good work and only charges $75. He works out of his Fishing tackle shop and has a place in the back to process. The address is 5327 West Broad phone number (614) 878-2505.