✦ TURTLE RIVER SMOKEHOUSE
YOUR HARVEST.OUR CRAFT.
Boneless wild game · Bone-in domestic · Real wood-smoked sausage · Your meat back guaranteed. Vacuum-packed by default.
Family-owned since 1940 · Bemidji, Minnesota
Since 1940
4 Generations
100%
Your Meat Back
Real Wood
Hickory & Apple
Vacuum-Packed
By Default
Packaging — Our New Standard
Smoked Products
Vacuum-packed by default (included in price).
Bulk bagged option — save $0.50/lb
Fresh Cuts
Butcher/freezer paper (standard).
Vacuum upgrade — +$1.00/lb
Your Meat Back
Every hunter’s meat kept completely separate.
From intake to pickup — guaranteed
What We Process
Wild Game (Boneless)
Deer, elk, moose — processed boneless only. Every hunter's meat kept separate, guaranteed.
Domestic (Bone-In)
Beef, pork, moose, elk, bear — $1/lb cut and wrapped. Bone-in or boneless custom cuts.
Real Wood-Smoked
Turtle River Smokehouse — hickory and apple wood, never liquid smoke.
Vacuum-Packed
Smoked products vacuum-sealed by default. Fresh cuts in butcher paper (vacuum upgrade available).
Wild Game Yields
Processed boneless only. Real-world averages from our Turtle River smokehouse.
| Species | Field-Dressed | Boneless Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | 165 lbs | ≈ 35 lbs |
| Deer | 200 lbs | ≈ 45 lbs |
| Elk / Moose | Varies | Scaled by weight |
Your meat stays separate — guaranteed
Whole hide-on deer must go to Stittsworth Smokehouse in Turtle River. Quarters and boneless trim can be dropped off at both locations.
18 lb minimum per sausage flavor. Want Wild Rice & Cheddar Brats AND Italian Sausage? You need 18 lbs of trim for each.
Venison Processing Chart
Study the cuts above — each primal cut can become custom smoked sausages, brats, snack sticks, or jerky.
Processing Prices
Wild game processing — boneless only. Guaranteed to get your own meat back.
Deer
$50
Skinning
Deer Cape
$75
Skinning
Any Deer
$150
Full processing
Domestic & Additional Services
Beef, Pork, Moose, Elk, Bear
$1.00/lb Cut & Wrapped
Grinding & Wrapping
$0.50/lb Each
Vacuum Packaging
$1.00/lb Upgrade
Wild Game Sausage Processing
Minimum 18 lbs of trim per sausage flavor for proper seasoning ratios.
Custom Sausage Flavors
Made from your trim using real wood smoke. Minimum 18 lbs per flavor.
Bratwurst
- Original
- Cheddar
- Jalapeño Cheddar
- Beer Brat
- Italian
- Maple Breakfast
Summer Sausage
- Original
- Garlic
- Cracked Pepper
- Jalapeño Cheddar
- Honey BBQ
Snack Sticks
- Original
- Pepperoni
- Teriyaki
- Jalapeño
- Honey BBQ
- Cajun
Ring Bologna
- Original
- Garlic
- Jalapeño Cheddar
Jerky
- Original
- Peppered
- Teriyaki
- Sweet & Spicy
Specialty
- Landjaeger
- Polish Sausage
- Breakfast Links
- Burger Patties
Frequently Asked Questions
Locations & Hours
Bemidji Butcher Shop
722 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW, Bemidji, MN
Quarters & boneless trim drop-off
Mon–Fri: 9am–4pm
Sat: 10am–3pm
Sun: 10am–3pm
Turtle River Smokehouse
7972 Farley Dr. NE, Turtle River, MN
Whole hide-on deer & all processing
Mon–Fri: 9am–4pm
Sat: 10am–3pm
Sun: 10am–3pm
E.B.T. Cards, Visa & MasterCard Accepted
Ready to Process Your Harvest?
Call us to schedule your drop-off or ask any questions about our custom processing services.
Call (218) 751-1320722 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW, Bemidji, MN