I remember why I do not use deer processors anymore.

[GeauxLSU]

Hmm... Yea I got 20lbs of sausage, backstraps and 4 ham steaks. Thing that tipped me off is I ordered up to 20 pounds of sausage and the rest as just plain ground meat, and some how I got exactly 20lbs of sausage

Yeah, you got screwed, big time. I can't quote a ratio (perhaps someone can) but it takes a LOT less than 20 pounds of venison to make 20 pounds of sausage. Sausage is normally made from the 'scrap' (ribs etc...) then added pork/beef whatever depending on what type it is. Who was the processor? Don't go there again. One more time... DORMINEYS!
I'm actually MORE concerned that I get MY deer than I get every last ounce but still, that would have had me making a scene.

 

[Dynamis]

And you didn't notice this before you left the processor? I just picked up a VERY healthy doe today that yielded nearly 60lbs of roast, ground and loins. If my guy had brought out 20lbs, I would have laughed and told him to try again.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

Yes. Gutted would be "field dressed weight".
A good sized mature doe should give 40-50 pounds. A decent buck could be anywhere from 55-80+ #.

Biggest deer I ever killed I never weighed it but I was curious when I got the meat back from the processor and it weighed 90lbs.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Biggest deer I ever killed I never weighed it but I was curious when I got the meat back from the processor and it weighed 90lbs.

Dang! I personally don't like the bones but hey whatever works for you.

 

[GeauxLSU]

And you didn't notice this before you left the processor? I just picked up a doe today that yielded nearly 60lbs of roast, ground and loins. If my guy had brought out 20lbs, I would have laughed and told him to try again.

It was his first deer.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

Dang! I personally don't like the bones but hey whatever works for you.

No bones or sausage, I always get mine cubed, ground, and leave the the backstraps alone. I sometimes process my own but there is a excellent processor between my hunting land and home so letting them do the work while I watch football is often times too tempting.

 

[144P&Y]

I used a local guy this year,and managed to turn a 100lb deer into 25lbs of meat

 

[loadnplenty]

That's sucks!!! I have been there myself. I have found a processor that I like. They weigh every deer when it comes in.

 

[Stuckon22]

I do my own but Cranes does fine when I do not have the time. Talk to John there.

 

[Laxguy59]

Did you get the tenderloins? That is the best part of the deer.

Oh yea, I thought the tenderloin is what they call backstraps?