Ever since I learned how to butcher my own deer several years ago I haven't even thought of having someone else do it. Well....maybe I THOUGHT about it this year 'cause my hands have been hurting... but just for a minute. A butcher just won't take the time to get all the meat like I do, huge difference in how much goes in my freezer. Also, around here, you hear about people not necessarily getting back the deer they brought in sometimes. No thanks, I'll do it myself.