There is no reason everyone can't do their own deer. Its not hard plus you know how and what is done to it. I once got summer sausage back that had lead bird shot in it and had another guy charge me a dollar a pound for what he said was to inspect the cleanest deer meat you ever saw.... I said no more. You never know what care was taken with the meat you get back. It cost a lot to have sausage and jerky made so it doesnt take as long to make your money back as you think but the best part is you know how it is handled. I have a grinder, stuffer, scales, and vacuum sealer. I made the perfect sausage smoker from an old 1950s model fridg and it works like a charm. Even if you still have sausage made at least do the rest and you will be happy you did.