Iowa Deer Hunting Season is Almost Here – Get Your Venison Back in 3–7 Days at Maxwell Custom Beef
If you're planning to hunt this fall, make a plan for your venison before opening day.
At Maxwell Custom Beef, we proudly serve hunters throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa with fast, professional deer processing.
Bring Us Your Full Carcass Deer
We accept field-dressed, full carcass deer and make the process easy from drop-off to pickup.
Every deer is processed individually, so you are guaranteed to receive your own deer back—not a commingled batch.
Even better, we guarantee a 3–7 day turnaround, so your venison is back in your freezer while it's still fresh.
Flat-Rate Deer Processing
Our deer processing is a simple $200 flat fee, which includes:
Processing your full carcass deer
Custom cutting to your specifications
Steaks, roasts, burger, stew meat, and trim
Your choice of vacuum-sealed or freezer paper packaging
Individually processed meat—your deer, your venison
No confusing pricing. No hidden fees. Just one flat rate for professional processing.
2026 Iowa Deer Hunting Seasons
Whether you're hunting:
Youth Season
Early Archery
Early Muzzleloader
First Shotgun
Second Shotgun
Late Archery
Late Muzzleloader
January Antlerless Season
We'll be ready when you are.
We Proudly Accept HUSH Deer
If you'd like to donate your harvest, Maxwell Custom Beef is a proud HUSH (Help Us Stop Hunger) processor. Your donated deer helps provide high-quality protein to Iowa families while reducing food waste.
Serving Hunters Across Central Iowa
Hunters from Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona, Ames, Boone, Waukee, Johnston, Urbandale, Bondurant, Newton, Indianola, Marshalltown, Grinnell, Perry, and surrounding communities choose Maxwell Custom Beef because we offer:
$200 flat-rate deer processing
3–7 day guaranteed turnaround
Your own deer back—guaranteed
We accept full carcass, field-dressed deer
Vacuum-sealed or freezer paper packaging
Friendly, locally owned service
Reserve Your Spot Before the Rush
Firearm season fills up quickly, and the busiest weeks of the year arrive fast.
If you're looking for deer processing near Des Moines, venison processing in Central Iowa, or a trusted HUSH deer processor, we'd love to earn your business this season.
Harvest your deer. Bring it to Maxwell Custom Beef. We'll take care of the rest.
Call or text us at (515) 265-1618
