Prime Choice Meat Market
1144 US Highway 45 S, Eagle River, WI 54521Vilas County
Call ahead before you bring an animal. We could not confirm everything from the processor or the state's lists:
- Opening hours: None are published, so call before you go.
- Prices: None are published online. Ask for a quote when you call.
- Phone number: DNR donation list and site give 715-479-4456, DATCP gives (715) 479-6762.
Hours
Hours not published; call (715) 479-4456 before bringing an animal.
What they process and services
What they process
- Deer (hunters' deer accepted)
Services
- Jerky
- Wisconsin DNR Deer Donation Program processor
Each animal is processed individually (no mixing with other hunters' game); custom smoking. Deer Donation Program: takes donated deer year-round; the DNR's year-round cycle ends on Jan. 31 (DNR list). The DNR list also marks it as a CWD testing site.
Licence
- Type
- State-inspected plant
- DATCP licence
- No. 262191 (Official)
- Licensed for
- Not fully cooked, not shelf stable (NFC-NSS)
It holds a Wisconsin DATCP official licence, so a state inspector oversees the plant. Official plants may also do custom work on hunters’ and farmers’ animals.
Other processors nearby
Nearest first, in straight-line miles from Prime Choice Meat Market.
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Wild game processor
Lake Tomahawk Meat Market
7259 WI-47, Lake Tomahawk, WIOneida County19 mi away
Takes: Deer
Call for hours Deer DonationHours not published; call (715) 277-3337 before bringing an animal. Checked Nov 3, 2026 -
Wild game processor
Bessey's Meat Market
1102 South Oneida Ave, Rhinelander, WI 54501Oneida County21 mi away
Takes: Deer
Hours postedMon to Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
State-inspected plant
TJ's Butcher Block
8762 US-51, Minocqua, WI 54548Oneida County23 mi away
Takes: Deer
Call for hours Deer DonationHours not published; call (715) 356-5258 before bringing an animal. Checked Nov 3, 2026