I recently made a run to Miesfeld's in Sheboygan to fetch the last batch of venison from the 2024 deer season. It took a while for everything to be processed; yet it's completed.
Garlic summer sausage, snack sticks, wieners and bacon. Yes, there is such a thing as deer bacon.
I had previously taken an additional batch of venison to Marchant's Meats in Sturgeon Bay to have brats and regular summer made. Much faster turn-around. And by the time you read this all but the shares belonging to a couple of hunters will have been distributed and likely found its way to a summer grilling session.
In case you're wondering about the economics it works out like this:
Four deer skinned, cut and wrapped was $520; split six ways is $87 a hunter. Everyone received a generous helping of steaks, chops and burger. On top of that there was another generous selection of brats, wieners, snack sticks, summer sausage and bacon. $560 total ($381 Miesfeld's and $179 Marchant's) split six ways is $93 a hunter. All-in that comes to $180 a hunter. And if you've been paying attention to the price of meat lately this is a decent deal; considering the overall yield. (Note to self - take photos next time).
I take payment by check or Zelle®.
Fun Fact: Three additional deer were donated to the food pantry network of northeast Wisconsin thru DNR's deer donation program.
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