Bucks County · Southeast
Haring Brothers Meats, Inc.
HSH partnerCWD cooperator
5484 Haring Road, Doylestown, PA 18902
Pennsylvania deer & wild game processor directory
Find Deer Processors in Pennsylvania
306 deer processors, custom butchers and smokehouses across 61 counties. See who takes Hunters Sharing the Harvest donations, who is a PGC-approved CWD cooperator, and who has after-hours drop-off before you load the truck.
306Listed processors
110HSH donation partners
69PGC CWD cooperators
61/67Counties covered
CWD rules changed for 2026-27NEW THIS SEASON
You can now move a harvested deer between any two locations, including out of a Disease Management Area. Statewide, high-risk parts (head, backbone, spleen) must go out with commercial trash once the deer is moved, or be left at the harvest site. What changed →
Highest rated on Google
Browse all 306 processors →Top-Rated Deer Processors in PA
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, one pick per region.
Butler County · Northwest
Welters Meat Shop
HSH partnerDeliMeat packer
170 Welter Rd., Butler, PA 16002
Clinton County · Northcentral
Stoltzfus Butcher Shop
HSH partnerAfter-hours drop-offBoneless cutsCustom cuts / cut & wrapGround venison / burger
1865 East End Mt. Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751
Geographic breakdown
Deer Processors by PA Region
Pennsylvania Game Commission regions, from the Allegheny National Forest to Lancaster farm country.
10 countiesNorthwest PA
Allegheny National Forest country, from Erie and Warren south through Venango, Mercer and Clarion.
49 processors →10 countiesNorthcentral PA
The Pennsylvania Wilds: big woods, State Game Lands and the elk range around Elk, Cameron and Clearfield counties.
29 processors →13 countiesNortheast PA
The Poconos and Endless Mountains, from the Lehigh Valley north to the New York line.
40 processors →10 countiesSouthwest PA
Laurel Highlands farm and ridge country surrounding Pittsburgh, west to the Ohio and West Virginia lines.
51 processors →12 countiesSouthcentral PA
Ridge-and-valley country from Harrisburg out to Bedford and Fulton, plus Michaux and Tuscarora forest land.
68 processors →12 countiesSoutheast PA
Lancaster, Berks and the Philadelphia suburbs, where special-regulation areas and farmland deer keep processors busy.
69 processors →
Venison donation program
Find HSH processors near you
Hunters Sharing the Harvest
Tag it, drop it at a participating processor, and the venison is ground, packaged and sent to Pennsylvania food banks. Sponsors cover the processing, so donating is typically free for the hunter.
01Field dress & tagKeep the harvest tag attached and get the deer cooled.
02Drop at an HSH butcher110 participating processors are listed here.
03Feed familiesVenison goes to regional food banks and pantries.
Field to freezer
Standard Deer Cut Breakdown
Know what you want before you fill out the cut sheet. Most PA processors work from the same primal cuts.
| Primal | Common preparations |
|---|---|
| Backstraps & tenderloins | Whole, butterfly chops, medallions |
| Hindquarters | Round steaks, roasts, jerky strips |
| Shoulders & neck | Pot roast, stew meat, grind |
| Flank, ribs & trim | Burger, sausage, bologna, snack sticks |
How to pick a deer processor in Pennsylvania
Know this season's CWD rules. For 2026-27 the Game Commission dropped the rule that kept deer from Disease Management Areas tied to approved processors. You can take a deer from anywhere to any shop. The catch: once a deer leaves the kill site, the head, backbone and spleen have to go out with commercial trash, which a processor handles for you. If you want a free CWD test, drop the head at a PGC bin or ask the shop to hold it.
Call before opening weekend. Most Pennsylvania shops fill their coolers in the first days of rifle season and some stop taking deer until they catch up. Ask how long they're running, whether they want the deer skinned, and what their cutoff time is. Only 15 of the 306 shops here advertise after-hours or 24/7 drop-off, so plan around business hours if you hunt till dark.
Know what you want back. A basic cut-and-wrap gets you steaks, roasts and burger. Snack sticks, bologna, jerky and sausage usually cost extra and take longer, sometimes weeks. Only 31 listings publish any pricing, so get the base rate and the add-on prices over the phone. Ask whether burger is mixed with beef or pork fat if you care about that.
Check the reviews, then the details. A high Google rating from a handful of reviews tells you less than a solid one from a hundred hunters. Our city rankings weigh both. After that, look at what matters to you: Hunters Sharing the Harvest participation if you plan to donate, caping if the buck is going to the taxidermist, and vacuum sealing if the meat is headed for a chest freezer.
Counties with the most processors
Lancaster County
22 processors listed, 8 HSH partners, 9 CWD cooperators. Top rated: J Mark Martin Custom Butchering (5.0).
York County
15 processors listed, 1 HSH partner, 1 CWD cooperator. Top rated: Shoemaker's Butchering (5.0).
Westmoreland County
12 processors listed, 3 HSH partners, 1 CWD cooperator. Top rated: Espey's Meat Market (4.9).
Butler County
11 processors listed, 8 HSH partners, 1 CWD cooperator. Top rated: Welters Meat Shop (5.0).
Berks County
10 processors listed, 3 HSH partners, 3 CWD cooperators. Top rated: Christman's Meats & Deli (4.9).
Crawford County
10 processors listed, 3 HSH partners, 2 CWD cooperators. Top rated: Field's Custom Slaughtering (4.9).
Field rules & drop-off
Frequently Asked Questions for PA Hunters
Do I have to tag my deer before taking it to a processor?
Yes. The 2026-27 PGC rules say big game must be tagged immediately after harvest and before the carcass is moved. The tag goes on the deer's ear and stays attached until the deer is processed or prepared for mounting. You also have to report the harvest to the Game Commission within 10 days, online at HuntFish.PA.gov or by phone at 1-800-838-4431.
Can I move a deer out of a CWD Disease Management Area this season?
Yes. For 2026-27 the Game Commission dropped the rule against moving deer and high-risk parts between locations, including out of DMAs. In exchange, high-risk parts (head, backbone, spleen and a few others) must be disposed of through a commercial trash service once the deer is moved, or left at the harvest site. Dumping them anywhere else is illegal statewide. PGC announcement.
What is a PGC CWD cooperating processor?
A processor or taxidermist approved by the Game Commission for disposing of high-risk parts properly. Hunters are no longer required to use one for deer from DMAs or other states, but the PGC still publishes the list. The Game Commission may sample deer at processors, but that doesn't guarantee your deer gets tested.
How do I get my deer tested for CWD?
Drop the head, double-bagged with the filled-out harvest tag attached, in a PGC head collection bin. Testing is free and results usually take two to three weeks. Bin locations are on the PGC CWD map, and the CWD hotline is 1-833-INFOCWD. Tell your processor first so they save the head for you.
How do I donate a deer to Hunters Sharing the Harvest?
Take a legally tagged deer to a participating HSH processor and fill out the donation form there. Program sponsors cover processing, so donating usually costs the hunter nothing, but rules vary by shop, so call ahead. Program details are at sharedeer.org or 1-866-474-2141.
I shot a deer in another state. Can I bring it to a Pennsylvania processor?
Under the 2026-27 rules, the PGC no longer bans moving deer and high-risk parts between locations, so you can bring it to a processor here. Once it's moved, high-risk parts have to go out with commercial trash. Check the other state's export rules before you leave.
When is the 2026 Pennsylvania rifle deer season?
The statewide regular firearms season runs November 28 through December 13, 2026, Sundays included. Statewide archery ran October 3 through November 20 and reopens December 26, 2026 through January 24, 2027, the same dates as the statewide flintlock season. Some WMUs have extra seasons; check the PGC digest.
How current are these listings?
Listings are compiled from the 2026 Hunters Sharing the Harvest processor list, the PGC cooperating processor list and public business listings. Hours and intake rules change during the season, so always call before dropping off a deer.