Wild Game Processing · Turtle River Smokehouse · Since 1940

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

Family-owned in Bemidji, Minnesota.

100%

Your Meat Back

Every hunter's meat kept completely separate — from intake to pickup, guaranteed.

Real Wood

Hickory & Apple

Turtle River Smokehouse — real wood smoke, never liquid smoke.

Vacuum-Packed

By Default

Smoked products vacuum-sealed by default. Fresh cuts in butcher paper (vacuum upgrade available).

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 — $1/lb cut and wrapped. Bone-in or boneless custom cuts.
Bear — $200 cutting · $100 caping.
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. Vacuum-packed & ships frozen.

Wild Game Processing	Price	Note
Deer	$50	Skinning
Deer Cape	$75	Skinning
Any Deer	$150	Full processing
Bear	$200	Cutting
Bear Cape	$100	Caping

Domestic & Additional Services

Service	Price	Note
Beef, Pork, Moose, Elk	$1.00/lb	Cut & Wrapped
Grinding & Wrapping	$0.50/lb	Each
Vacuum Packaging	$1.00/lb	Upgrade

Wild Game Sausage Processing

Item	Price
Pre-cooked Brats	$5.00/lb
Smoked Brats	$5.00/lb
Fresh Brats	$5.00/lb
Wild Rice & Cheddar Brats	$9.00/lb
Ring Bologna	$5.00/lb
Summer Sausage	$5.00/lb
Wild Rice & Cheddar Summer Sausage	$6.00/lb
Old Fashioned Wieners	$6.00/lb
Pepper Beef Sticks	$6.00/lb
Teriyaki Beef Sticks	$6.00/lb
Jerky	$5.50/lb
Dried	$5.50/lb
Bulk Sausage	$3.50/lb
Link Sausage	$5.50/lb
Polish Sausage	$5.00/lb
Custom Flavored Brats	$6.00/lb

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

Do you mix my meat with other hunters' meat?

Never. Every hunter's meat is kept completely separate throughout our entire process — from intake to pickup. That's our guarantee.

What is the minimum for custom sausage flavors?

18 pounds of trim per flavor. This ensures proper seasoning ratios and consistent quality in every batch. Want Wild Rice & Cheddar Brats AND Italian Sausage? You need 18 lbs of trim for each.

How long does processing take?

Typical turnaround is 3–4 weeks during deer season. We'll call you when your order is ready for pickup.

Do you process bone-in deer?

Wild game is processed boneless only. For bone-in cuts, we handle domestic animals (beef quarters, half hogs, whole lambs).

What packaging options do you offer?

Smoked products come vacuum-packed by default (included in price). Bulk bagged option saves $0.50/lb. Fresh cuts are wrapped in butcher paper, with a vacuum upgrade available for $1.00/lb.

Can I bring in elk or moose?

Absolutely. We process all wild game — deer, elk, moose, and more. Yields scale by field-dressed weight.

Where are you located?

Stittsworth Meats has two locations: 722 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW in Bemidji and 7972 Farley Dr. NE in Turtle River. Whole hide-on deer must go to the Turtle River Smokehouse. Quarters and boneless trim can be dropped off at both locations.

How do I get started?

Call us at (218) 751-1320 to schedule your drop-off or ask any questions. During deer season, you can also drop off during posted hours. All orders must be picked up within 30 days to avoid a $6/month freezer charge.

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. 722 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW, Bemidji, MN.

Call (218) 751-1320 See Processing Prices

Start Your Order

Tell us how you want it cut.

Fill this out before you drop off and we'll have your cut sheet ready. Prefer to talk it through? Call (218) 751-1320. Pricing is confirmed at drop-off.