I'm new to bowhunting (rookie year) and took my first deer to the Antioch Packing House to get processed a few weeks ago. They provided a quick turnaround and the steaks were beautiful. Does anyone know a great place to take the hide in Northern IL or Southern Wisconsin? Thanks.
Try getting ahold of Rich Green. He is out of Pontiac, Illinois.....Here is his e-mail... [email protected]. Chief City Tannery 15868 E. 2300 N. Rd. Pontiac, IL 61764 815-867-7162 [email protected]
must be that city! had two buddies take theirs to "The Grainery" and had their meat back in two days!!!!!!!!!!!!!! try calling "After the Hunt" 847-872-2775 if he cant do it he'll know who can!
What are you looking to have done with the hide? Are you looking to have a mount done, or just to have the hide tanned?
I don't remember the name of the place but just down the road on 173 just west before you get to Choppers there is a taxidermist on the south side of the road. I haven't been in side to see the shop yet but I heard they do good work. I was thinking of trying the Antioch Packing house next time I get a deer. I used the Grainery lasttime and they were great.
i've been in the place off 173 also on my way to The Outdoorsman. was a nice place, guy has been doing it for a long time! bait shop too, i'll have to check out his waxies in feb! the "after the hunt" place i liked a little better, but he is busy! guess thats the sign of some good work too!
Grainery is a good place and they turn the meat around quick. As for tanneries I just took my hides Northern IL Taxidermy on 173. They have both treated me fair so far. And welcome to Bowhunting.com!
[/quote] Deer_predator...of you know of the guy in Pontiac...are you a local? I live 30 miles from pontiac. [/quote] PM sent
Thanks Everyone, This is great information. I'm thinking about getting the hide tanned; I let you know how it turns out. I made a venison pasta with a red meat sauce tonight and it was fantastic!!! I'm hooked. Best.
