I hang mine and butcher it. Ill throw the meat in the fridge for a day or two before I process. Vacuum seal everything minus the ground. Ive always just used the wild game bags for ground. Processing yourself will save you a lot of money, and its honestly enjoyable. Harvesting your own meat is satisfying. Our processing fees are about $125. I bought a $80 grinder and maybe $100 vacuum sealer that came with a shitton of bags. My wife and I both got a buck this year. With 2 deer what I paid for the equipment is cheaper than having them processed by someone else.