🦌 DEER PROCESSING AT PATTERSON'S BUTCHER SHOP

1010 Ebenezer Rd. Tompkinsville, Kentucky | 270-457-3333

Your Deer. Your Cuts. Your Way.

At Patterson's Butcher Shop, we know the work that goes into a successful hunt. From early mornings in the woods to finally bringing home that buck, you deserve processing that makes the most of your harvest.

We offer whole deer processing, custom cuts, ground venison, and specialty products to help fill your freezer.

WHOLE DEER ACCEPTED 7 DAYS A WEEK!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR DEER CUT SHEET

🦌 HOW DEER PROCESSING WORKS

STEP 1: DROP OFF YOUR DEER

We accept whole deer carcasses seven days a week just give us a call after hours! 270-457-3333

Whole deer MUST be field dressed before drop-off.
Deboned venison may be dropped off during regular business hours.
Tell us if you need your deer caped for a taxidermist.
Please provide your contact information so we can match your deer to your processing instructions.

Store Hours for Deboned Meat Drop-Off:

Wednesday through Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Saturday: 8 AM to 12 PM

STEP 2: COMPLETE YOUR CUT SHEET

Our online deer cut sheet allows you to select how you want your venison processed.

Choose your preferred cuts, grinding options, specialty products, and processing timeline.

Please complete a separate cut sheet for each deer.

COMPLETE YOUR DEER CUT SHEET

STEP 3: WE PROCESS YOUR DEER

Our team processes your deer according to your submitted cut sheet.

Every deer is different. The amount of packaged meat you receive depends on the size of the deer, shot placement, damage, trimming, and the cuts you request.

We cannot guarantee a specific number of pounds from any deer.

STEP 4: PICK UP YOUR VENISON

We will contact you when your order is ready.

Please make arrangements to pick up your processed deer within 7 days of notification.

Deer left longer than 7 days may be subject to storage fees. Orders not picked up or arranged for within 14 days may be donated without a refund.

💲 DEER PROCESSING PRICES

Basic Whole Deer Processing: $125

Basic processing includes standard cutting and grinding selections, with specialty products and additional services charged separately.

Deposit: $75

Additional charges may apply for specialty products, added fat, caping, and rush processing.

Additional Services

Service Price

Shoulder Cape$35

Backpack Cape$60

72 Hour Rush Processing$75

24 Hour Rush Processing$200

Pork Fat Added$3/lb

Beef Fat Added$4/lb

Rush processing is available for basic processing only. Rush orders are not frozen before pickup.

Processing Timelines

Normal Processing: Standard processing schedule. Turnaround depends on seasonal volume and products selected.

72 Hour Rush: Available for an additional $75 on eligible basic processing orders.

24 Hour Rush: Available for an additional $200 on eligible basic processing orders.

Rush service is not available for specialty or value-added processing.

🥩 CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT YOUR VENISON

We want your deer processed in a way that fits how your family eats.

Our cut sheet includes selections for:

Tenderloins and backstraps
Steaks
Roasts
Ground venison
Specialty sausage products
Added fat for ground venison

You can choose different processing options for different portions of your deer.

WANT MORE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS?

If you want a large amount of summer sausage or other value-added products, consider having one or both hams ground instead of keeping them as steaks or roasts.

This makes more meat available for specialty processing.

IMPORTANT: WHOLE DEER SUMMER SAUSAGE

Choosing to turn your entire deer into summer sausage can result in a very expensive processing bill.

Summer sausage requires additional ingredients, labor, and processing. Your final total depends on the amount of meat used and the products selected.

Please review your selections carefully before submitting your cut sheet.

Available specialty selections include summer sausage varieties such as Pepper Jack & Jalapeño. Cheese choices include cheddar and pepper jack.

❤️ HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY

DONATE YOUR DEER. FEED A LOCAL FAMILY.

Patterson's Butcher Shop is proud to be a Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry deer donation drop-off location.

COST TO DONATE YOUR DEER: $0.00

Hunters can donate their deer to be processed into venison for local food pantries, helping families in our community put nutritious meat on their tables.

Our 2026–2027 goal is 150 donated deer!

HOW TO DONATE

Harvest your deer and field dress it.
Bring your deer to Patterson's Butcher Shop.
Tell our team that you are donating it to Hunters for the Hungry.
We handle the processing for the donation program.

You do not have to pay to donate your deer.

If you want your deer caped before donation, the normal cape fee applies.

Shoulder Cape: $35 | Backpack Cape: $60

Thank you for helping us turn local harvests into meals for local families!

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you accept deer seven days a week?

Yes! Whole field-dressed deer carcasses are accepted seven days a week just give us a call 270-590-3448. Deboned meat must be brought during regular business hours.

Do I have to fill out a cut sheet?

Yes. The cut sheet tells us exactly how you want your venison processed. Complete one cut sheet per deer.

Can I get my entire deer made into summer sausage?

Yes, subject to processing requirements, but this can result in a substantial bill. Please review the specialty processing charges before making that selection.

How long will my deer take?

Normal processing depends on our workload and your selections. Eligible basic processing orders may qualify for 24-hour or 72-hour rush service.

Will my rush order be frozen?

No. Rush processing orders are not frozen before pickup.

How much meat will I get back?

Every deer is different. Yield depends on the size, condition, and damage to the animal, as well as your cutting instructions.

Can I donate my deer instead of paying for processing?

Yes! We accept deer for Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry at no cost to the donating hunter, except any requested caping service.

How long do I have to pick up my meat?

Please pick up within seven days of being notified that your order is ready. Additional storage fees or donation of unclaimed meat may apply under our pickup policy.

READY TO GET YOUR DEER PROCESSED?

Skip the paperwork at the counter and complete your processing instructions online!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR DEER CUT SHEET

PATTERSON'S BUTCHER SHOP

Tompkinsville, Kentucky

270-457-3333

Family owned. Locally operated. Proud to serve Kentucky hunters.