Judging by the Facebook posts I have seen from small meat processors across the country, Deer Season 2021 has been a huge success. Actually, it’s almost been too successful – there have been multiple reports of full freezers and posts asking customers to come and pick up their orders to alleviate the crowded conditions.
In the midst of deer season, it’s hard for processors to do anything more than just keep up with the workload. There may not be a lot of time for analysis, but it’s always worth noting, in the heat of the moment, what is and what is not working. Have there been any hiccups in your drop-off process or documentation? Have you seen a lot of rejects? Are people asking the same questions about your venison offerings?