Getting your kill out?

[freetrapper20]

I made a travois frame out of some small trees. Instead of using cross members, I took an old rope and made a mesh pattern across the frame. To make it easier to pull I added 2 bike tire rims to the bottom cross piece. Just bolted them on with lag bolts.(No tires just the rims) It lays almost flat when loading deer on and is easier to use than those modern deer carts. Wider, lower base. Doesn't tip over like the store bought ones. Basically made from scrap. Have used it for a handful of years now. Sometimes have to drag deer through thick stuff before I can use the cart, but it works well where it can be used. Rims ride over logs and stumps pretty good and since its wider and lower it doesn't try to tip over like other carts I've tried. You could probably pull it behind an atv too if you are careful.

 

[snagg]

Boom:

If there's snow I use a kids plastic toboggan, if there's no snow I use a 2 wheel deer cart that I made out of 3/4" EMT conduit and two bicycle wheels. Usually one of my sons are around and they give dad a helping hand. For years though, I used a strap looped around my shoulders and skidded the deer out. But now my back will not allow that.
snagg

 

[Hoyt]

I either drag them to nearest place I can get a 4wheel drive..if not a long drag.. load them on my bicycle and walk them out or piece and pack out.

 

[bob1961]

i had my sons old orange plastic sled till it cracked and it works without snow also....i have used an old dead sapling that was stiff enough to hold the weight or cut one down and more or less carried my deer out after i saw the bruising on the hind quarter of one deer a friend and i dragged out over some ruff ground one time....so i came up with a one man indian traverse that follows you over logs and arounds big rocks and such :v ...............bob

 

[KyFlintlock]

Depends on how far back in the animal is. If I don't have to check the whole animal in, I sometimes debone on the spot and take just the meat out. I do have a 2 wheel buck cart that I can also use depending upon the terrain.

Good luck
Wess

 

[lonewolf5347]

Man in my younger days (40 years ago) i can remember dragging for some 8 hours before getting the deer to the road.I have to say times have change and aslo my huntig pattern has change only due to age creeping up,now I have a 3 wheel cart made out of a old firewood log carrier,cut the U shape tubing that holds the wood on the cart and weled new 3/4 tube (5FT.)out front with a thired wheel,works great.My other dragging system is to find a couple of young guys that are heading out after a hunt.I did one year drop a huge 8 pointer about 200 yards from the road,think I drag for about an hour downhill and 2 young hunters did the rest of the drag to the road.I also have another option my sons 4 wheeler: ruff to get old :thumbsup:
I find only one problem with a deer cart I hunt solo so I do dress the deer out and then return for the cart,hey if I get back and the deer is gone:that the chance you take with a deer cart.

 

[Maynerd62411]

I built one of these carts , several years ago, for my bro-in-law. I used solid rubber tires from a small bike. I figured that way it wouldn't get a flat at a bad time. We used it many times , until it got caught in the barn fire. It warped it and burnt up the wheels. My ATV was in the same barn. Never did get a chance to use it to haul out a deer. I have used an ATV, but it was left in the truck until it was needed. My ATV was for work and a little fun riding. I've also built a low cart for an ATV for 3 different people. They work real well and it keeps a mess off of the ATV. It makes it easier than lifting all the way up to the ATV's rack, too.

 

[bramble]

sorry to weigh in late, trying to catch up. RE: the heart attack thing, my dad did have a heart attack while dragging a bear out. He survived and is still terrorizing the wildlife. I guess a point would be to avoid being a hero, plan ahead and get assistance and/or make multiple trips. Oh, and taking aspirin at the first sign of a heart attack increases the chances for surival.
bramble

 

[jethro224]

I use an old treestand safety belt and a piece of rope. Tie the forelegs up behind the head. Tie the rope from the head to the safety belt then put the belt around my hips.
Wear it low like a gunslingers holster so it pulls against your hip bones instead of your guts. This way my legs do all of the work and my hands are free to carry my gun and stuff.
I have 4 chipped vertebra, 3 crushed discs, and arthritis in my lower back. I just ain't up to the shoulder strap drag. My legs can last way longer than my back.

 

[hp]

ATV if at all possible,or drive truck into harvested fields.I've been on the draggin end enough!!

 

[Slamfire]

When I wuz half my age (66) I packed game out, even elk (quartered of course). Now with peripheral artery disease, my left leg cramps up pretty quickly. The way outa these hollars is pretty steep, and I have a tough time gittin' myself up, let alone pullin' a deer. If I can git the tractor to 'em I put 'em on the carry all with a pallet on the arms. If they are down hill, I'm gettin' my log winch and the old truck hood that covers the spring. :blah: