Processor registry
ID · 3 plantsUSDA-inspected bison slaughter plants in Idaho
3 establishments in 3 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments with a bison or buffalo slaughter flag.
- Wood's Meat Processing, Inc.(208) 263-3077
Sandpoint, Bonner County
EST. M8120+P8120+V8120SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Northwest Premium Meats, LLC(208) 466-9413
Nampa, Canyon County
EST. M11032+P11032+V11032SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
- Smith Meat Company, LLC(208) 745-6523
Rigby, Jefferson County
EST. M7722+P7722+V7722SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many bison slaughter plants does Idaho have?
3 establishments in Idaho carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 3 counties. 3 of them also report custom-exempt work, which is what a household needs to have its own animal processed.
What does the bison flag mean?
Establishments with a bison or buffalo slaughter flag. Bison is inspected under the voluntary exotic animal program rather than the mandatory meat inspection act, which is why the list is short and worth having.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. Idaho has no state meat inspection program, so federal inspection and the custom exemption are the two routes available.
Bison plants in other states
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Idaho. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.