Manley Meats

Manley Meats is a deer and livestock processor located in Decatur, Indiana. The business also operates a full-service retail meat market with catering and canning services. Founded in 1961 by Glen and Alice Manley, the business is now family-owned and operated by the next generation, with ownership transferred to Matt Manley, Mark Manley, JJ Everett, and Jennifer DuBois in 2022.

During deer season, Manley Meats processes between 1,500 and 1,800 deer annually. They accept whole carcasses from October through early December, stopping intake on December 4th due to the holiday season. Hunters receive all of their own meat back from their deer. The business produces approximately 8,000 to 10,000 pounds of sausage weekly and around 8,000 pounds of snack sticks weekly during hunting season, totaling over 40 tons of venison each year.

To get current information, hunters should contact Manley Meats directly to verify drop-off instructions, processing timelines, and any specific requirements. Business policies may have changed since this listing was created, and we are not responsible for outdated information.

Deer Processing Services

They provide complete deer processing services including skinning, cutting, grinding, and packaging. Hunters can choose from various processing options:

• Basic processing with standard cuts including steaks, roasts, and ground meat
• Summer sausage (multiple varieties available)
• Snack sticks
• Jerky
• Custom cut requests

The business uses vacuum packaging for quality preservation. Hunters must field dress their deer before drop-off. Skinning and quartering services are available but result in additional charges.

Deer Donation Program

Manley Meats participates in Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, a program that allows hunters to donate legally harvested deer at no cost. Processing fees are covered by the program, and the business distributes more than 2,000 pounds of venison annually to hunger relief agencies. They are one of approximately 90 commercial deer processors working with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to maintain logbooks of all deer processed.

Customer Reviews

Customer feedback reflects positive experiences with the quality of their summer sausage and specialty products. Several hunters return annually for processing services. Reviews note the importance of hunters skinning and quartering their own deer to reduce processing costs. The business receives praise for meat quality in their retail shop, with customers describing the products as fresh and the staff as helpful and gracious.

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