Kinda the same here in Iowa. Last year I processed 50,000 lbs. of deer. Don't think it will be that much this year, but there are seasons still going on. They tend to keep dragging it in till May.
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my uncle has a shop down here in georgia. dont no the pounds but he had a real good year. price of beef so high now, his numbers been climbin alot over the past few years. i got a guy i give fat to at work that got 5 this yaer alone.
Same here in Canada,wild game down this year.I only cut 3 Elk this year and no deer.There goes the christmas money.I don't cut them in shop I go out to peoples shop and cut them there.Last year was a awesome year.Boning out a elk or moose for steaks, roast, and grinds will take my self up to 3hours to do.Deer is usually 35 to 45 minutes if I am in a good mood.
With your experience, learning to cut deer would be easy for you.
I wasen't much of a hunter either, but after spending a little time with a friend who was processing deer I realized that it was the same as cutting cattle only on a much smaller scale.
I ask my friends to bring me the deer skinned, I break it down and bone it out. I tell my customers that all of their cuts will be boneless.
I charge $90.00 to cut it and bone it and $3.75 per lb + the cost of pork butts I mix with the meat (20%) to turn the trim into sausage.
I would find someone to train with for a season and then set out on your own.
