I still need to learn how to process my own. I keep telling myself I want to learn how to do it but I keep putting it off. I'm sure the initial investment in the machines will pay off in the long run. Right now I just take my deer to a local guy that processes out of his garage. He charges me $55 and for that I get back straps, chops, steaks, roasts and burger.

I want to at least get a dehydrator this year so that I can make my own jerky.