YES Deer Processing

YES Deer Processing, is located in Orleans, Michigan, and is a family-owned and operated deer processing facility. Their team is state licensed and inspected, and all smoked products are made in-house. Venison is hand cut, deboned, and vacuum sealed, with burger packaged in approximately one-pound bags.

During season, they are open and accept deer without appointments. They will cape or remove the entire head rather than cutting off antlers.

Seasonal closures and updated hours are posted on their website throughout the season.

Each deer dropped off requires a deposit to start processing. Additional charges may apply if certain organs are left inside the deer or if the deer is frozen solid, as frozen deer cannot be skinned and processed.

Payment is accepted by cash or credit; checks are not accepted. All products must be refrigerated.

Hunters should contact YES Deer Processing directly for information on processing timelines, cost, and any special requirements they may have for hunters for drop off.

They sometimes offer combo processing packages that includes processing plus a selection of specialty products.

Optional services and product options include:

• Caping or whole head removal

• Combo Special package including:

  • Jerky

  • Regular summer sausage log

  • Snack sticks (teriyaki or pepper)

  • Smoked German bologna ring

  • Breakfast sausage

• Jerky

• Summer sausage

• Summer sausage with cheese

• Summer sausage with jalapeño and cheese

• Teriyaki snack sticks

• Pepper snack sticks

• Pepper cheese snack sticks

• Smoked German bologna

• Venison breakfast sausage

User Experiences & Reviews

Positive Experiences

Customers frequently commend the staff for being friendly and knowledgeable. Clients appreciate the prompt service and the care taken in processing their game. Many customers mentioned that they return each year and will continue to do so.

Criticism

Some customers have noted minor delays during peak hunting season, which is common in the industry due to high volumes. These concerns are outweighed by the positive feedback regarding the quality of service and great experiences overall.