How many local meat businesses are in Montana?
Butcher Bud lists 175 local meat businesses in Montana: 34 butcher shops, 34 wild game ranches, 26 beef share farms, 22 knives and equipment shops, 20 livestock auctions, 17 deer and game processors, 11 meat CSAs and 11 mobile slaughter services.
Which Montana cities have the most meat businesses?
The Montana cities with the most listings on Butcher Bud are Bozeman (14), Billings (9), Missoula (8), Great Falls (7) and Helena (6). Listings in Montana are spread across 87 cities and towns in total. Every category and city in Montana has its own page, linked in the sections above.
What are the highest rated meat businesses in Montana?
The highest rated listings on file in Montana are Meat Palace in Billings (5.0 stars from 264 reviews), K Bar L Ranch & Medicine Springs in Augusta (5.0 stars from 110 reviews) and Central Avenue Meats in Great Falls (5.0 stars from 70 reviews).
Where can I find a butcher shop in Montana?
Butcher Bud lists 34 butcher shops in Montana. The most are in Bozeman (3), Billings (3) and Columbia Falls (2). Browse them all on the Butcher Shops in Montana page at butcherbud.com/butcher-shops/montana, which links to each city. Calling ahead to confirm hours, pricing, and availability is always a good idea.
Can I buy a beef share directly from a farm in Montana?
Yes. Butcher Bud lists 26 beef share farms in Montana that sell beef directly, typically by the quarter, half, or whole animal. The most are in Bozeman (2), Livingston (2) and Missoula (2). Browse them all on the Beef Share Farms in Montana page at butcherbud.com/beef-share-farms/montana, which links to each city.
Where can I get my deer processed in Montana?
Butcher Bud lists 17 deer and game processors in Montana. The most are in Bozeman (2), Great Falls (2) and Billings (1). Browse them all on the Deer & Game Processors in Montana page at butcherbud.com/deer-game-processing/montana, which links to each city.
What is the local meat and farming culture like in Montana?
Montana is cattle and ranch country. With more land per capita than nearly any other state, Montana ranchers raise beef and bison on vast open ranges year-round. The hunting tradition here is equally strong - deer, elk, and antelope processing are a way of life.
How do I add my meat business to the Montana directory?
Submit a free listing at butcherbud.com/submit-listing. Free submissions go live automatically when they pass basic checks: a real business name, a recognized meat or farm category, a valid contact email and a state. Submissions that miss a check are held for a person to review first. Paid Premium and Featured plans place a listing above free listings on city and category pages.