Dave’s Custom Butchering

Dave's Custom Butchering is a deer and livestock processor located in Wellston, Ohio. Owned by David Sprague with Doug Sprague serving as plant manager, the business also processes beef, pork, lamb, and sheep for customers.

The business was established in 1983 and operates as a full-service butcher shop. They also have a retail meat store where they sell meat to the public. All processed meat is vacuum packed to maintain freshness. The business is BBB accredited since March 2018.

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Deer Processing Services

Dave's Custom Butchering specializes in wild game processing with expert handling of deer and similar species. They process deer with meticulous attention to detail, and all meat is vacuum packed for storage. Hunters are encouraged to bring in their game as soon as possible after the hunt to maintain quality. The facility is equipped to manage a variety of game sizes with precision butchering techniques.

Deer Donation Program

Dave's Custom Butchering works with Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to accept donated deer. According to the FHFH coordinator for Pike, Jackson, and Scioto Counties, Dave's Custom Butchering provides excellent service for processing donated deer that helps feed families in need throughout the region. More information about the deer donation program is available at https://feedingthehungry.org/.

Customer Reviews

Dave's Custom Butchering has earned a 5.0-star rating on Yellow Pages. The FHFH coordinator for Pike, Jackson, and Scioto Counties noted they've always been satisfied with the service provided for deer processing. Long-term customers report having their meat processed at Dave's for over 10 years with zero complaints. Reviews describe the business as fantastic with great work, noting the staff is accommodating and friendly. One former employee who worked there for three years and has since worked at many other processing plants stated that Dave's is by far the best environment they've experienced.

Customers appreciate the vacuum-packed meat processing and describe the quality as top-notch with outstanding service from helpful, friendly staff. Multiple reviewers emphasize this is the essence of a locally-owned business that takes good care of customers. Some reviews mention longer wait times during peak hunting seasons, which is common at processing facilities during busy periods. The business operates with a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

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