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Post by drgibby on Sept 28, 2023 6:39:55 GMT -5
Shout out to Spring Lake Processing.
I heard about them through the grapevine. I was looking for someone to cube and grind a deer that was local, so I did not have to take it to Nassau Co. to my regular guy.
I was very pleased with the service and the price. Packaging was great and the turnaround was 3 days!
They offer a wide variety of services.
They do want it dropped off skinned and gutted and want you to leave a cooler.
I will be going back. 813-917-1243. They are on facebook also.
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Post by JS84 on Sept 28, 2023 7:43:53 GMT -5
Good deal. Thank you Doc
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 28, 2023 7:44:44 GMT -5
Are you talking about the Sebring area, Highlands County?
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Post by JS84 on Sept 28, 2023 7:46:26 GMT -5
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Post by swampdog on Sept 28, 2023 10:06:59 GMT -5
Always good to have a processor available. Thanks for the info.
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Post by joekat46 on Sept 28, 2023 10:41:51 GMT -5
The lack of a good processor is one reason I no longer hunt Florida deer. In both OH and KY I could take a gutted deer to a processor and they had groups of high schoolers that would do the skinning later that day for about $25. I tried two FL operations that wanted the deer skinned and quartered and seemed to act like they were doing you a favor just to do it. There was a guy around Immokalee that was a total jackass. He was so bad I thought I may be on Candid Camera when talking with him.
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 28, 2023 12:11:41 GMT -5
I process my own deer from soup to nuts. It's a pain in the ass once we get home but the final product is worth it to me. Besides, in my humble opinion, nobody commercially produces a product in FL like those processors in the Midwest. Those boys flat out know what they're doing when it comes to deer processing, and they have a GREAT attitude.
Like someone mentioned, I've run across some prima-donna dickhead processors down here, so if anyone does have a good one, I'm listening.
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Post by drgibby on Sept 28, 2023 12:24:07 GMT -5
I process my own deer from soup to nuts. It's a pain in the ass once we get home but the final product is worth it to me. Besides, in my humble opinion, nobody commercially produces a product in FL like those processors in the Midwest. Those boys flat out know what they're doing when it comes to deer processing, and they have a GREAT attitude. Like someone mentioned, I've run across some prima-donna dickhead processors down here, so if anyone does have a good one, I'm listening. How exactly does one process deer nuts? Asking for a friend............ |
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Post by joekat46 on Sept 28, 2023 12:27:02 GMT -5
The Florida temperature has often been my concern. I never felt comfortable trying to do a self processed deer in afternoon temps in the 80s. The Florida game is a whole different experience for me at times. I'll keep chasing the 🦃 and leave the 🦌 to others. Good luck.
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 28, 2023 13:43:12 GMT -5
I process my own deer from soup to nuts. It's a pain in the ass once we get home but the final product is worth it to me. Besides, in my humble opinion, nobody commercially produces a product in FL like those processors in the Midwest. Those boys flat out know what they're doing when it comes to deer processing, and they have a GREAT attitude. Like someone mentioned, I've run across some prima-donna dickhead processors down here, so if anyone does have a good one, I'm listening. How exactly does one process deer nuts? Asking for a friend............ For your friend  ... Attachments:
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Post by swampdog on Sept 28, 2023 14:04:12 GMT -5
I still process my own most of the time. When I do decide to take it to the processor, it’s skinned, quartered and ready for cutting and wrapping. I’m fortunate I have a buddy that also enjoys doing it on a limited scale. So I have used him a time or two. He uses the money to pay for a lease.
Honestly, there’s something I enjoy cleaning my own game. It just helps complete the circle and I know the blackstrap is from my deer.
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Post by 4ward on Sept 28, 2023 14:55:50 GMT -5
Decades ago, there was a little processor south of Charleston.( hole in the wall shack)
High School kids would pull whatever you had out of the back of the truck at midnight sometimes . You told them what you wanted and that’s pretty much what you got.
The best meat sticks ever created.
Last time I tried to look them up, it appears the next generation started some fancy pants grocery stores, they don’t process anymore.
Good for them I guess.
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Post by 4ward on Sept 28, 2023 15:35:53 GMT -5
We do everything right here also. Lots of work but sooo worth it.
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Post by fla cracker on Sept 29, 2023 5:28:30 GMT -5
Good deal. I have started processing most of mine, due to cost and usually having the time to do so. I'm not going to lie, it definitely is nice just to back up to Reed's and pick it up all vacuum sealed and ready for the freezer. But, there is also satisfaction in doing it yourself. Fortunately, I have a buddy that has purchased all the processing equipment and bought commercial grade quality, which makes easy work.
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Post by tampaspicer on Sept 29, 2023 8:58:28 GMT -5
I process my own deer from soup to nuts. It's a pain in the ass once we get home but the final product is worth it to me. Besides, in my humble opinion, nobody commercially produces a product in FL like those processors in the Midwest. Those boys flat out know what they're doing when it comes to deer processing, and they have a GREAT attitude. Like someone mentioned, I've run across some prima-donna dickhead processors down here, so if anyone does have a good one, I'm listening. My friend owns this company. I've had a lot of processed deer from GA and SC that were great and Alan does a much better job. He gives you back the same meat you drop off. He's located in Hillsborough County. alswildmeatprocessing.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral |
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Post by cracker4112 on Sept 29, 2023 9:10:24 GMT -5
I process my own deer from soup to nuts. It's a pain in the ass once we get home but the final product is worth it to me. Besides, in my humble opinion, nobody commercially produces a product in FL like those processors in the Midwest. Those boys flat out know what they're doing when it comes to deer processing, and they have a GREAT attitude. Like someone mentioned, I've run across some prima-donna dickhead processors down here, so if anyone does have a good one, I'm listening. My friend owns this company. I've had a lot of processed deer from GA and SC that were great and Alan does a much better job. He gives you back the same meat you drop off. He's located in Hillsborough County. alswildmeatprocessing.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referralI've used Al's for a few years now and he does a great job. Love his snack sticks and his jalapeno parmesan sausage is great. I'm glad season is almost upon us, my freezer is almost empty... |
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Post by tampaspicer on Sept 29, 2023 10:21:28 GMT -5
His jalapeno smoked cheddar sausage is delicious as well.
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 29, 2023 11:15:56 GMT -5
Would you guys say it is worth a 4 hour drive?
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Post by tampaspicer on Sept 29, 2023 12:07:36 GMT -5
Would you guys say it is worth a 4 hour drive? One way probably not. It's about an hour from me and definitely worth it. Honestly the best processing I've had done and I've had several good processors over the years. |
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Post by cracker4112 on Sept 29, 2023 12:09:47 GMT -5
Maybe if you saved up several deer but I’m not sure any processor is worth that kind of drive. I’ve never had sausage or ground meat that good!
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 29, 2023 12:58:12 GMT -5
Maybe if you saved up several deer but I’m not sure any processor is worth that kind of drive. I’ve never had sausage or ground meat that good! Agreed... now that I'm back to schlepping in FL I don't anticipate needing a whole lot of knife sharpening for a season. We went to Georgia last weekend with a buddy to his camp and my son and I both passed up several does and a decent number of bucks because we're still eating deer from last season. Didn't see a reason to kill a doe or small buck just to say we killed one at this point. Quite honestly, I was pretty proud my 13 year old has evolved as a hunter and was disciplined enough to pass up so many deer while hunting on his own. He let a pretty nice 8 point walk that most people wouldn't. |
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Post by JS84 on Sept 29, 2023 14:38:02 GMT -5
I think a lot of folks here are familiar with Al's in Riverview
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Post by olmucky on Oct 5, 2023 15:26:07 GMT -5
We do ours here in FL 95% of the time.
As mentioned, up in the north, $60-75 for you to drop a gutted deer, you get burger, steaks, chops, roasts all cleaned cut and wrapped.
Sausage etc is extra $
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Post by anumber1 on Oct 17, 2023 8:36:57 GMT -5
I process my own, I hav access to a large walk in cooler and all the ice I need.
we mostly grind all except backstrap and ribs, I like to deep fry ribs
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Post by anumber1 on Oct 17, 2023 8:38:08 GMT -5
I think a lot of folks here are familiar with Al's in Riverview is that Al Rogers? |
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Post by JS84 on Oct 17, 2023 8:53:00 GMT -5
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Post by olmucky on Oct 18, 2023 7:19:40 GMT -5
We used this guy for our gator. He did an outstanding job. Gave us a tour of the place. Two walk-in coolers for your drop-off Clean packaging area. deer hog gator A good dude Inland crystal river   |
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Post by tampaspicer on Oct 18, 2023 9:03:23 GMT -5
With ice and plugged. No thank you.
You don't want your deer meat soaking in water. Ice in bags with the cooler unplugged is the correct way. Same concept as hanging it in a walk in cooler.
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Post by olmucky on Oct 18, 2023 16:22:11 GMT -5
That’s subjective.
I wouldn’t think he’s aging it in your cooler.
But to each his own.
Either way, just passing on another option for a processor on the WC
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Post by tampaspicer on Oct 19, 2023 10:58:54 GMT -5
It is. I've had several processors over the year tell me it makes the meat too watery. I prefer to hang it in a cooler for a week or in my cooler so the water can drain out while keeping it cold.
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