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Deer Processing Near Ruston, Calhoun, and West Monroe
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:30 am
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:30 am
With tomorrow being opening day, is there a processor you'd recommend near Ruston, Calhoun, and West Monroe? I'll be hunting D'Arbonne NWR, and just looking for a reputable place nearby. Thanks!
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Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:37 am to AFtigerFan
I took my deer to Dowling’s meat processing back In the day when I lived around that area. Always did a good job for me. It’s located in Simmsboro.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:47 am to Griff Nasty
quote:I just looked them up. That sounds like a winner. I checked a few out online but didn't even come across that one. Thanks!
Dowling’s meat processing
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:47 am to AFtigerFan
I use Rocky Branch. As far as I’m concerned if nothing has changed they are the best. I just get steaks and burger usually.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:48 am to 007mag
quote:I saw them as well, and they are closer to me. It was a little more difficult to find their hours and what they charge. I can always stop by there or call and ask.
Rocky Branch
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:54 am to AFtigerFan
1st choice : Dean’s in Farmerville
2nd choice : Dugdale’s in Choudrant
Last choice that I will never use again: Rocky Branch
2nd choice : Dugdale’s in Choudrant
Last choice that I will never use again: Rocky Branch
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:57 am to 007mag
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use Rocky Branch. As far as I’m concerned if nothing has changed they are the best. I just get steaks and burger usually
I used them for several years until last year. Started taking large deer and getting little to no meat. Would take a small deer and get a ton of meat.
The kicker: they have a “meat sell off” of meat that isn’t picked up at the end of the year. I’m 100% convinced they are keeping packs of my meat and then selling it at the end of the year.
I hunt 1 mile from Rocky Branch and happily drive either to Farmerville or Choudrant, if that tells you anything.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 8:58 am to AFtigerFan
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Rocky Branch I saw them as well, and they are closer to me. It was a little more difficult to find their hours and what they charge. I can always stop by there or call and ask
Literal 2/10, do not recommend at all.
Do yourself a favor and drive the 30 minutes to somewhere decent.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 9:00 am to LSUTigahss
quote:That's the feedback I'm looking for. Getting the deer back that I shoot is important to me. I'm quick about getting my animal gutted, cooled, and transported to processing.
Do yourself a favor and drive the 30 minutes to somewhere decent.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 9:01 am to AFtigerFan
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West Monroe
I used Whitetail Headquarters last year for the first time. They are on Hwy 34, almost to Luna. They did a good job with lots of options. Before that I used a family member that had a small scale operations but they closed up.
I've known people that used Wilderness Acres before between West Monroe and Farmerville on hwy 15 and say good things about them. I know they changed owners 5-6 years ago so I'm not sure they are still processing. I would assume so.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 9:04 am to LSUTigahss
Dean’s does awesome
Posted on 9/30/22 at 9:11 am to AFtigerFan
Watson's Meat Processing in Quitman always does a good job for those that i know up that way.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 9:14 am to Run up middle
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Dean’s does awesome
Deans jalapeno cheese smoked sausage is a must have every year.
I usually take them a full deer for smoked sausage each year.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 9:27 am to AFtigerFan
Y’all are making me worry with the bad reviews on Rocky Branch.
I’ve been using them for years just to get their pepperjack sausage and I’ve never once felt like they shorted me any meat.
I’m not saying it’s not possible though.
I’ve been using them for years just to get their pepperjack sausage and I’ve never once felt like they shorted me any meat.
I’m not saying it’s not possible though.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 10:20 am to bayouteche
Well I’ll tell you this, your pepperjack smoked sausage is not your deer. They send a ton of meat to their main location and get back what you get back.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:04 am to AFtigerFan
Dugdale’s in Choudrant
We use this one but we are family friends with the owners
They make a killing off of deer and hogs during season
We use this one but we are family friends with the owners
They make a killing off of deer and hogs during season
This post was edited on 9/30/22 at 11:06 am
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:30 am to AFtigerFan
Dowlings are great people and have always done a great job! Grew up taking my deer and all my family’s deer to them!
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:54 am to AFtigerFan
Meat lab on La Tech south campus. Gordon does a great job
Posted on 9/30/22 at 3:09 pm to AFtigerFan
I use Dowling's in Simsboro but my uncle swears by Dugdale's.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 3:10 pm to tiger_nutz
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Meat lab on La Tech south campus. Gordon does a great job
Can you elaborate? Never heard of this.
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