Tyler, TX (KETK) — Last year's drought took it's toll on many East Texas businesses, especially those centered around deer hunting.

But this year, the deer numbers have rebounded, and so have businesses like meat processing.

David and Sandy Pate, owners of P&P Processing in New Summerfield, say this year is looking like a possible record season when it comes to the amount of deer coming through their doors.

Click on the video above to find out just how much more meat is being processed, and why deer hunting is good for the whole East Texas area.