Processor registry
IL · 3 plantsUSDA-inspected elk, deer and yak slaughter plants in Illinois
3 establishments in 3 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments flagged for farmed elk, deer, reindeer or yak, inspected under the voluntary program.
- Harvester Meat Co.(309) 326-2954
Canton, Fulton County
EST. M32511+P32511+V32511Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
- Freedom Sausage, Inc.(815) 792-8276
Earlville, LaSalle County
EST. M1996+P8242+V1996Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Goats, Elk, deer, yak, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
- Eureka Locker, Inc.(309) 467-2731
Eureka, Woodford County
EST. M20856+P20856+V20856Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many elk, deer and yak slaughter plants does Illinois have?
3 establishments in Illinois 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 elk, deer and yak flag mean?
Establishments flagged for farmed elk, deer, reindeer or yak, inspected under the voluntary program. Wild game harvested by hunters is outside inspection and outside this list.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. Illinois also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the Illinois buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.
Elk, deer and yak plants in other states
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Illinois. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.