Deer Meat Processing Facilities

Butchering an animal the size of a deer takes time and gear, as well as a thorough understanding of the task at hand. If you don’t have the know-how, the time, or equipment to do it properly yourself, commercial facilities are available. If you are interested in learning how to handle and process harvested game we have included instructional videos below. 

The following establishments have indicated an interest in processing deer. This list is provided for informational purposes only and in no way implies Department endorsement.

Note: Since this publication needs to be developed earlier in the year, some errors may exist in the list of, meat processors identified below. The listed, meat processors were confirmed in 2020.

The services each provides are indicated in the Code column and are coded as follows:

• C = Cutting
• W = Wrapping
• V = Vacuum
• F = Freezing
• S = Frozen Storage
• N = Skinning

Handling Harvested Game

Learn how to handle harvested game and secure delicious, lean protein for you and your family.

Handling Harvested Game: Episode 1, Field Dressing

Handling Harvested Game: Episode 2, Skinning

Handling Harvested Game: Episode 3, Deboning

Hunters for the Hungry Program

Hunters for the Hungry is a cooperative program between The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) within The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. This program provides a means for hunters to donate all or a portion of their hunt (moose, bear, or deer) to a family in need. Learn more about Hunters for the Hungry on the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry website.