firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Yep. Jonoathon Crocci at WGP. Used to be owned by a old man named Harold who was a security guard at my high school... I believe Dickman's and Sausage Shop still butchers deer, dont they? (if they do, I know they are about double the price of WGP) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 skin it and hang it up at night. each morning take it down, lay it on a canvas tarp or old blanket or a sleeping bag in the shade and cover it with sleeping bags or anything that will insulate it and keep it cool. doesn't have to be real cold or frozen, just cool. you can keep deer this way for a long time. for a week, easy. and they age really well and will be better to eat. main thing is to clean em up real good and don't leave a lotta blood or gut juice ar anything like that on em. don't worry if they grow a little mold here and there. just wash it off or trim it off when you cut it up. late november, about anywhere in Az., you can take real good care of deer. deer, especially coues, are quite small and chill out well and keep well if you take some time and be vigilant with them. elk are a different story. you need to split them or bone them out so they don't sour in the shoulders where the neck and shoulders come together. they'll spoil there even when it's real cold sometimes because they hold heat for so long. if you're around a garden hose, hose the heck out of things. it really takes the heat out and chills them and it's good to clean things real well. and never ever, ever use anything plastic. no plastic tarps or clear plastic or garbage bags. plastic build heat and won't let things breath. again, no plastic. i've taken care of hundreds of deer and elk this way and never lost one steak. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommat Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Yep. Jonoathon Crocci at WGP. Used to be owned by a old man named Harold who was a security guard at my high school... I believe Dickman's and Sausage Shop still butchers deer, dont they? (if they do, I know they are about double the price of WGP) Is WGP...wild game processors?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Yep. Jonoathon Crocci at WGP. Used to be owned by a old man named Harold who was a security guard at my high school... I believe Dickman's and Sausage Shop still butchers deer, dont they? (if they do, I know they are about double the price of WGP) Is WGP...wild game processors?? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Don't go with anyone except WGP in Tucson. He has processed 4 animals for me and does a FANTASTIC job. His number is 520-292-2262 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BELLOTABUCKS Report post Posted October 20, 2008 THE SAUSAGE SHOP ON PRINCE NEAR FAIRVIEW WILL CUT AND MY BUDDY SAID THEY DO WELL BRAGGED PARTICULARLY ON THE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE. HEARD THE PRICES ONCE BUT CANT REMEMBER BUT I DO RECALL THINKING IT WAS FAIR. I BUY STEAKS AND BACON FROM THEM AND STOP IN FOR A HOAGIE ONCE IN A WHILE AND THEY HAVE A GREAT OPERATION. IF I DONT DO IT MY SELF THATS WHERE IM GOIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NativeRat Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Well thanks for the info! I swear I've been asking every butcher at every grocery store I was at for the last three years if they knew who cut deer, and they all said nobody in town. As long as we're talking, does anyone know anyone around here who will smoke a goose or a turkey or a crane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 21, 2008 NOFX, I would be inclined to have some ice chests with ice waiting back at the vehicle. Bone out the meat and carry it out while the other two hunters stay and hunt. Hike back in to help the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommat Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Dropped off my son's deer at WGP yesterday...very impressed...spotless shop, big, cold walk in...very nice guy and fair pricing...can't wait to pick up the venison! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted October 27, 2008 skin it and hang it up at night. each morning take it down, lay it on a canvas tarp or old blanket or a sleeping bag in the shade and cover it with sleeping bags or anything that will insulate it and keep it cool. doesn't have to be real cold or frozen, just cool. you can keep deer this way for a long time. for a week, easy. and they age really well and will be better to eat. main thing is to clean em up real good and don't leave a lotta blood or gut juice ar anything like that on em. don't worry if they grow a little mold here and there. just wash it off or trim it off when you cut it up. late november, about anywhere in Az., you can take real good care of deer. deer, especially coues, are quite small and chill out well and keep well if you take some time and be vigilant with them. elk are a different story. you need to split them or bone them out so they don't sour in the shoulders where the neck and shoulders come together. they'll spoil there even when it's real cold sometimes because they hold heat for so long. if you're around a garden hose, hose the heck out of things. it really takes the heat out and chills them and it's good to clean things real well. and never ever, ever use anything plastic. no plastic tarps or clear plastic or garbage bags. plastic build heat and won't let things breath. again, no plastic. i've taken care of hundreds of deer and elk this way and never lost one steak. Lark. This is the way it was taught to me.........never had any problems with this method..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
