Bud’s Wild Game Processing

Taxidermist in Millville, New Jersey

(609) 805-223182 Morias Ave, Millville, NJ 08332View on Yelp
Bud’s Wild Game Processing - taxidermy in Millville, NJ

About Bud’s Wild Game Processing

Bud's Wild Game Processing in Millville, New Jersey offers a combination of taxidermy and butcher services that makes it genuinely useful for hunters who want one stop for everything after the harvest. Millville sits in Cumberland County in South Jersey, close to the Delaware Bay and the pine barrens, both productive hunting and fishing territories. The dual service model here is practical: you can have your deer processed for meat and a rack or shoulder preserved for display in one trip. Cumberland County hunters deal with a strong deer and waterfowl presence, and Bud's is set up to handle both sides of that.

Services

Taxidermy
Butcher

Services & Process

Bud's covers two distinct but connected areas: game processing and taxidermy. On the butcher side, wild game processing typically includes field-to-freezer services like skinning, butchering, and vacuum-sealing venison, bear, or other game to customer specifications. The taxidermy side handles trophy preservation, with shoulder mounts, European skull mounts, and potentially bird and small game work. Combining these services under one roof means hunters don't have to coordinate between two separate businesses, and the team handles the animal with care from the start because they know it's going on the wall too.

Service Area

Bud's Wild Game Processing serves Millville and the surrounding Cumberland County area in South Jersey. Hunters from Vineland, Bridgeton, and the Delaware Bay communities make up a large part of the customer base. The shop's location also puts it within reach of Salem County and the southern pine barrens hunting zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you process my deer for meat and do the taxidermy at the same place?
Yes, that's exactly what Bud's is set up to do. You bring the whole animal, specify what cuts you want and what mount style you're after, and the team handles both. It saves a lot of coordination compared to using two separate providers.
How long does wild game processing take compared to taxidermy?
Game processing is typically done within one to two weeks, while taxidermy work takes several months for full mounts. Most combo shops will have your meat ready well before the mount, so you'll likely pick them up separately unless you ask the studio to hold the processing until the mount is finished.
What cuts of venison can I request from a wild game processor?
Most processors offer standard options like ground venison, steaks, roasts, and stew meat, and many will also do specialty items like jerky or sausage for an additional fee. Bring a clear list of what you want to avoid any miscommunication when you drop off.
Is wild game processed at the same facility as domestic meat?
Wild game processing facilities in New Jersey operate under state guidelines that may or may not involve USDA inspection, depending on the operation. It's fine to ask the processor directly about their sanitation practices and whether any domestic animals are processed in the same space.
What's the best way to handle a deer after the shot if I want both meat and a mount?
Field dress quickly to cool the carcass, but make sure you cut below the brisket rather than up through the neck if you're planning a shoulder mount. Keep the animal cool and get it to the processor within 24 hours, or sooner in warm weather.
Do you handle waterfowl common to the Delaware Bay area?
Cumberland County's proximity to the Delaware Bay makes it a strong area for waterfowl hunting, and many South Jersey taxidermists are experienced with duck and goose mounts. You'll need proof of legal harvest for federally protected migratory birds, so keep your license and band documentation handy.

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