Gunnison, Co meat processing?

[Ynothunt41]

We are going to hunt elk 2nd season and deer 3rd season in Gunnison this year. This is the first time hunting Colorado for us. Does anybody have any recommendations for meat processing in that area? Thanks

 

[Mustang06]

Kinikin down in Montrose is where we take ours when hunting near Gunnison.

"Kinikin Processing" https://www.kinikin.com

 

[Ynothunt41]

Kinikin down in Montrose is where we take ours when hunting near Gunnison.

"Kinikin Processing" https://www.kinikin.com

OK, thank you. I will check them out.

 

[Elkhuntr]

Guerrieri Game Processing 970-641-0644

 

[rcalmus]

What unit are you hunting for deer?


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[GringoBling]

Shane Guerrieri. We use him for meat processing and taxidermy. I live in Dallas and get all of my elk done by him. He does great work at a fair price. He’s an incredible mule deer Hunter, as well. He might be able to give you advice.

 

[LineandBuck]

Man if it is on your route I would’ve highly suggest Cole’s meat processing in pagosa springs. They make an amazing summer sausage “San Juan treasure”.

oh and It’s a taxidermy shop too

 

[Ynothunt41]

What unit are you hunting for deer?


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Unit 55

 

[GringoBling]

Just FYI on Kinikin in Montrose, they will vacuum seal your meat. Got this done recently on cow we had processed. Very nice job w/ labeling and packaging.

 

[WAKAN]

I have used Berfields Stage Shop a couple times and they did a goood job. It's on the main drag across the street from traders redevous which is a cool spot to kill a little time looking at all the sheds

 

[Deano0686]

Shane Guerrieri. We use him for meat processing and taxidermy. I live in Dallas and get all of my elk done by him. He does great work at a fair price. He’s an incredible mule deer Hunter, as well. He might be able to give you advice.

I’m assuming you mean Dallas tx? If so can you tell me what it cost to ship your meat back to you? Im hunting private near cedaredge this year and would love to fly if I could. Just never paid a processor to do a deer and ship it home for me

 

[GringoBling]

@Deano0686 I have never had it shipped back. I have either had it processed quickly and I’ll bring it back or I have found someone else in the later season to bring it back for me. As for the mounts, I just get it the next summer.

If you are flying, you can easily bring back several hundred pounds of meat.

 

[Still Hunter]

Goods in Montrose

 

[fportillo21]

@Deano0686 I have never had it shipped back. I have either had it processed quickly and I’ll bring it back or I have found someone else in the later season to bring it back for me. As for the mounts, I just get it the next summer.

If you are flying, you can easily bring back several hundred pounds of meat.

How do you bring back several hundred pounds of meat on the airplane? I live in SC planning an elk hunt in Sep. I would consider driving but rather than spend an extra two days in the car hoping I can fly to spend the extra time looking for an elk.

 

[OlderGobbler]

How do you bring back several hundred pounds of meat on the airplane? I live in SC planning an elk hunt in Sep. I would consider driving but rather than spend an extra two days in the car hoping I can fly to spend the extra time looking for an elk.

Not cheap, but pretty simple. Buy a cooler(s). Fill it up with frozen meat until it hits 100 lbs (including cooler). Pay the oversize and overweight fees.

 

[MerlinAH64]

I am considering flying to CO instead of driving as well ( 3 days each way). How quickly in general will they process elk or deer? Traveling with meat wont be an issue but time to catch the return flight could be.

 

[butcherboy]

A few things to remember. Shipping meat is not cheap and be prepared to pay extra for a quick processing turnaround. I used to ship WG all over the country and always did 2 day air. I used styrofoam boxes inside a cardboard box and packed them tight. Some customers insisted on ground shipping and they received it most of the time partially thawed. Just shipped 1/2 beef to California and I advised against it. They insisted and used their business FedEx account ground shipping. They received the meat thawed and some didn’t get shipped because it leaked. It was stalled at some shipping depot over a weekend.

Either bite the bullet and drive paying any extra rush charges or pay the extra baggage fees and hope the airline doesn’t lose a cooler. This happened to my brother on our way back from a caribou hunt in Quebec.

 

[MerlinAH64]

A few things to remember. Shipping meat is not cheap and be prepared to pay extra for a quick processing turnaround. I used to ship WG all over the country and always did 2 day air. I used styrofoam boxes inside a cardboard box and packed them tight. Some customers insisted on ground shipping and they received it most of the time partially thawed. Just shipped 1/2 beef to California and I advised against it. They insisted and used their business FedEx account ground shipping. They received the meat thawed and some didn’t get shipped because it leaked. It was stalled at some shipping depot over a weekend.

Either bite the bullet and drive paying any extra rush charges or pay the extra baggage fees and hope the airline doesn’t lose a cooler. This happened to my brother on our way back from a caribou hunt in Quebec.

Great point. I actually thought about flying out and just keeping the rental for the drive home if I am successful. I just hate the thought of using 3 days of vacation driving when i could be hunting.

 

[fportillo21]

I pulled a tag for unit 54, and have finalized my elk hunting plans. I’m gonna fly round trip to increase time in the field rather than driving. Whichever processor I choose, I found a meat shipping company that’ll pick up the meat for me. I spoke with the owner, seems like they have fixed a big problem we’ve all had.

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[jgilber5]

I am considering flying to CO instead of driving as well ( 3 days each way). How quickly in general will they process elk or deer? Traveling with meat wont be an issue but time to catch the return flight could be.

I used a guy in Gypsum in 2022. Action Taxidermy and processing I think? He had it done in 2 days. I think it just depends on how much they have. I got mine to him opening day, you might be able to pay extra for a rush order.