Deer +Wild Game Processing in Des Moines: Fast, Local, Done Right
Elk, Deer, Moose, Bear & More - 3-7 Day Turnaround at Maxwell Custom Beef
Last time I checked… if you hunt, you care about how your meat is handled.
At Maxwell Custom Beef, we treat your wild game the same way we treat every Iowa-raised animal that comes through our shop-with respect, patience, and pride in doing things the right way.
If it’s got your tag on it, it matters. And we make sure it ends up in your freezer the way it should.
Central Iowa’s Premier Wild Game Processor
We’re not just another locker. We’re built for volume, quality, and consistency.
This year, our goal is simple:
Process 1,000+ wild game animals - and do every single one right.
We handle:
Deer (full carcass accepted)
Elk
Moose
Bear
Wild boar
Antelope
And more
If you harvested it legally, we’ll take care of the rest.
3 - 7 Day Turnaround (Yes, Really)
Most processors drag things out. That’s not how we operate.
Our turnaround time: 3–7 days.
Why that matters:
Your meat stays fresher
You get it back faster
No wondering when your order will be ready
We’ve built our system to move efficiently without cutting corners. Because rushing the process is one thing—but dragging it out isn’t any better.
We Accept Full Carcass Deer
Not every processor wants the whole animal. We do.
Bring us:
Whole deer (field dressed properly)
Quartered animals
Boned-out meat
We’ll handle it from there.
Know the Rules (We Follow Them Closely)
We keep things simple - but we keep them legal.
All wild game must:
Be accompanied by valid tags and licenses
Follow all state and federal transport laws
Be properly handled in the field
No exceptions.
If you’re unsure about regulations, ask. It’s better to get it right before you show up.
Why Hunters Choose Maxwell Custom Beef
There’s a reason more hunters across central Iowa are bringing their animals to us:
1. We don’t cut corners
Your meat is processed with care - not rushed through a system.
2. We move fast without sacrificing quality
3–7 days means you’re not waiting weeks like you would elsewhere.
3. We’re built for scale
Processing 1,000 animals isn’t a pipe dream—it’s a plan.
4. We’re local
Right here serving Iowa hunters who care about doing things right.
From Field to Freezer - The Way It Should Be
You put in the time. Early mornings. Long sits. Cold weather.
The last thing you want is your harvest mishandled after the shot.
At Maxwell Custom Beef, we take that responsibility seriously.
Because when you do things the right way… everything else falls into place.
Reserve Your Processing Spot
Peak season fills up fast. Every year.
If you’re planning to hunt:
Lock in your processing
Know where your animal is going
Avoid the last-minute scramble
We’re ready to handle your harvest - start to finish.
Maxwell Custom Beef
Des Moines & Central Iowa’s go-to for wild game processing
Bring us your harvest.
We’ll make sure it’s done right.
