bustedknuckleinc Report post Posted July 21, 2009 If my elk hunt comes down to one of the last two days(school/Work) I will need to hire a butcher. I will be hunting in unit 27 and will be headed towards Tucson if I will be getting A mount. If I will not be getting it mounted I will be headed towards Pheonix. I have had familey members take there elk in and are not happy with how much meat they get back . Does anybody know one that they are really happy with AKA one that wont waste or stuff his freezer with backstraps . Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog Report post Posted July 22, 2009 So bustedknuckleinc who in Tucson is going to do your taxidermy work, if you don't mind me asking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedknuckleinc Report post Posted July 22, 2009 He is a member of this site and may speak up if he wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted July 22, 2009 I dont know if they are still there or if they are if they are still decent but I used Mcagnos meats for years and never had a single complaint. Also, It doesnt matter what butcher I use, the backstraps AND tenderlions ALWAYS go home with me. I can cut those up easy enough any way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted July 22, 2009 You could always cut it up yourself. With the money you would give a butcher, you can get a grinder for the burger. I figure and elk takes me 12 hours of work. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedknuckleinc Report post Posted July 22, 2009 You could always cut it up yourself. With the money you would give a butcher, you can get a grinder for the burger. I figure and elk takes me 12 hours of work. Doug~RR I will do it myself if i can for sure but my job came out with a class that I have to take and I might need to get back into town on the last day of my hunt and need to go straight to class bummer I know but if I dont have the class I will lose a lot of senority. It is a earlly muz bull tag so I want to hunt every last min I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues Report post Posted July 22, 2009 I once took my elk to southwest processing at a take in site at forest lakes and ask him to take out my backs and tenderloins and he said no we will do that for you at the time of cut up at the plant in queen creek and i said no i want to eat them not you guys and he got a smirk on his face ,so i cut them out in front of him and took them with me.N ow i just cut my own its just better all the way around.ON my hunts i just stay in the camp site an extra couple days and cut grind and vacuum seal that way when i get home just throw in freezer and done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vitalzone Report post Posted July 22, 2009 The best cutter in the Tucson area is by far WGP ,wild game processing,Jonathan is is name,his cuts look like artwork. He is of Ruthrauff Road,call him at 520-349-9635,does great sausage,chorizo,snack sticks,you name it,has a smoker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted July 22, 2009 The best cutter in the Tucson area is by far WGP ,wild game processing,Jonathan is is name,his cuts look like artwork. He is of Ruthrauff Road,call him at 520-349-9635,does great sausage,chorizo,snack sticks,you name it,has a smoker. +1 WGP has processed 6 animals for me, and I have been extremely pleased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Another vote for WGP, I've been taking my critters there for years and have always been satisfied. He makes some awesome sausage out of my Javelina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted July 22, 2009 If you want to go to springerville i have used Single Tree Processing. He did a good job on my turkey. I believe he is kinda new up here, from Queen Creek and a honest guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmc Report post Posted July 22, 2009 The best cutter in the Tucson area is by far WGP ,wild game processing,Jonathan is is name,his cuts look like artwork. He is of Ruthrauff Road,call him at 520-349-9635,does great sausage,chorizo,snack sticks,you name it,has a smoker. +2.... Very pleased with his work. I know a bunch of guys that recommend him to me to get some sausage, brats & chorizo made. All where great and I'll be taking in a bunch of meat for a second batch this fall. cmc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted July 22, 2009 +3 for WGP this is their cell for off hours (520) 292-2262 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted July 22, 2009 I have used the guys on Cloud road in QC ( I think it's Southwestern) and they have done an excellent job. They make some really nice pepperoni sticks too. I have used the one in Springerville across from McDonalds and they suck big time. Sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
