Deer & Wild Game Processing · Halstead, Kansas

Deer Processing

COOLER OPEN 24/7.

No appointment. No waiting. About 30 minutes from Wichita.

Deer Processing in Halstead, KS

Champs Meats provides professional deer processing in Halstead, Kansas, for hunters from Newton, Wichita, Hutchinson, and surrounding south-central Kansas communities. Our 24/7 deer drop-off cooler lets you bring in your field-dressed deer whenever your hunt ends. Our experienced team carefully processes your harvest into standard cuts and specialty products, including jerky, summer sausage, and snack sticks.

We do not make salami, hot sticks with cheese, hot sticks or pepperoni sticks

How the 24/7 Deer Drop-Off Works

1. Fully gut your deer

All deer must be fully gutted before being placed in the cooler.

Deer that are not gutted will be thrown away.

2. Choose and attach the appropriate tag

Use the tag guide below and follow the instructions posted at the cooler. If you are unsure which tag to use, call 316-835-2255.

BLUE TAG

Cooler deer or boneless deer.

GREEN TAG

Deer needs skinned and the head cut off. Not a Euro mount.

RED TAG

Deer needs caped.

WHITE TAG

Deer needs skinned or is already skinned.

3. Send your E-Tag

After attaching the appropriate tag, send your E-Tag to 316-612-2427.

Text your E-Tag

Cooler access: Open 24/7 during deer season. Your deer must be fully gutted before you place it inside.

Bringing elk or other wild game? Call the shop first to confirm cooler space and processing needs.

A $50 weekly storage fee applies after your scheduled pickup week.

Not Just Whitetail

DEER IS THE FOCUS. WILD GAME TOO.

Call ahead on elk and other wild game so we can plan cooler space and confirm what you need.

DEER PROCESSING

Backstraps, tenderloin, chops, round steak, roast and stew meat. All vacuum sealed and labeled.

ELK PROCESSING

Backstraps, tenderloin, round steaks and roasts. Call ahead so we can plan cooler space.

OTHER WILD GAME

Bringing something else in?
Call 316-835-2255 and ask us.

Kansas 2026–27

DEER SEASON DATES

The cooler is open 24/7 throughout deer season. Confirm your unit regulations before hunting.

YOUTH & DISABILITY

SEPT 5–13, 2026

EARLY MUZZLELOADER

SEPT 14–27, 2026

ARCHERY

SEPT 14–DEC 31, 2026

PRE-RUT FIREARM ANTLERLESS

OCT 10–12, 2026

FIREARM

DEC 2–13, 2026

EXTENDED ARCHER

JAN 25–31, 2027

Dates per the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Confirm your unit regulations at ksoutdoors.gov.

Standard cuts are included. Call 316-835-2255 for details.

Pork drop off hours

Tuesday: 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Beef drop off hours

Mon & Thu: 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Tue & Fri: 6:30–7:30 a.m.

Deer drop off hours

Open 24/7 during deer season.

BEEF • PORK • WILD GAME

From Our Farm to Your Table

Locally owned and operated in Halstead, Kansas.
Quality custom processing for beef, pork, and wild game. Serving local families, farmers, and hunters.

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Beef Drop-Off

Mon & Thu: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Tue & Fri: 6:30–7:30 a.m.

Pork Drop-Off