Smith’s Custom Meats & Deer Processing

Smith's Custom Meats & Deer Processing, Inc. is located in Viola, Illinois, and specializes in processing livestock, deer and wild game. The company, has been in business since 2008 and is a State of Illinois inspected Type 1 facility.

Smith's offers a range of services that include custom butchering and meat processing, as well as they offer two retail stores.

Smiths requires hunters to show permit and confirmation number when checking in deer. They also require a $20 deposit to start the process.

Updated: We advise hunters to call in advance to understand the level of deer processing they do, cost, and timelines.

Recent reviews have indicated change in policy. For example, they do not accept whole carcass deer, and only accept boneless deer trim. Based on reviews, this seems to be a move away from the days when they processed whole deer. It appears this may be a shift away from deer processing and more towards beef and pork, however it is best to contact Smiths directly before taking your deer there.

User Experiences & Reviews

Positive Reviews

Customers frequently commend Smith's Custom Meats & Deer Processing for their professionalism and the quality of their services.

Criticisms

Recent reviews display frustration at the level of deer processing, despite the companies investment in bigger space and website's description that deer processing is still a service they provide.