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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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