Frequently Asked Questions
How should I care for my deer after the hunt?
1. Field dress the deer as soon as possible. Use a sharp, clean blade to remove all internal organs to prevent contamination. If the paunch is nicked, spray out the body cavity with a hose.
2. Hang your deer and prop open the body cavity. Keep stored in conditions where the temperature is below 40-50 degrees. Doing so will allow 2-3 days (longer if stored in a refrigerated environment), until you can bring your deer in to be processed. If temperatures are warmer, place an ice bag in the cavity until you can bring the deer to the processor.
Note: Avoid getting dirt and debris inside of your deer during dressing and transport.
How does Warner's store/care for the deer?
Meat is kept refrigerated until it can be processed into the final product. The products will be vacuum sealed or otherwise tightly packaged and will remain frozen until boxed/pick-up. The processing areas are cleaned daily. Specialty items and ground are batch-processed.
Can I bring in boneless venison?
Yes! A valid tag number must still be provided. We will not process a deer that does not have proper tag identification. Out-of-state venison must be boneless.
Hunting Regulations
Keep up-to-date on ODNR hunting regulations.