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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2468918
04/25/18 09:18 AM
04/25/18 09:18 AM
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 6,363 On the X
TickaTicka
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I like the Ovis game bags. They are a synthetic, lightweight material, but very strong. I have two sets and have used both multiple times. I think I'm on my 6th year with one set. I just soak the bloody ones in a 5 gallon bucket for a few days and then put in washing machine and hang dry. Camofire puts them up a few times a month, so check in there. There are deer and elk sized. I prefer the bigger ones, even for deer. You can get them for around $40-45. Those game bags will not keep your pack from getting bloody, so use garbage bags if you are worried about that. I just hose my pack out when I'm done. I like to let those quarters breath too, which I feel like is a problem with garbage bags. Get a good pack and good boots. Get used to carrying a load. I packed a whole quartered deer in one trip last year. I hadn't done that in a long time and thought I'd try it again. Next time, I'll make two trips. I have a badlands 2200 pack. Its the older version. Its been a beast, fits me well. I'm thinking about upgrading but it hasn't let me down yet.
Public Land Owner
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2469247
04/25/18 03:34 PM
04/25/18 03:34 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,008 Colbert County
Teacher One
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Colbert County
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I bet I have hauled 100 deer off Lauderdale WMA with a wheel barrow. The wheel barrow works ten times better than the game cart. I have been hauling deer out this way since the late 70's and it works like a charm. You can thank me later.
I can't stand a thief.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2469380
04/25/18 06:04 PM
04/25/18 06:04 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,588 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
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Pack them out. Way easier than a game cart and don't waste your money on game bags unless you plan on leaving it hanging in the field over night. I use heavy duty trash bags and have never had an issue with them.
I have a Kifaru AMR that I've packed deer and elk with.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2469585
04/25/18 09:10 PM
04/25/18 09:10 PM
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Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 6,324 Alabama
Jakethesnake
The Flippin’ Idiot That Could Care Less
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The Flippin’ Idiot That Could Care Less
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Posts: 6,324
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I used a cart and it helped half the way. Then drug it up the slopes with cart half the time. Gotta pick it up over logs. Thick leaves dont allow it to roll hardly.
I once shot a hog and it took me 3 hrs to drag it out 700yds. Wasnt even real steep. Me and another smaller man. Hog maybe weighed 180-200lbs at most. 688yds to truck said gps. The carts help a lot but not much on slopes. I have dragged all my stuff out. I wont shoot if im in a bad recovery area and dont have all day. I think a 2 wheel dolly with big wheels might work best. Strap it up right and tow it like a fridge.
I havent hunted the bad spots but will pack out into back pack and duffle bag. Meat in garbage bags.
If its warm i bring a long cooler to throw meat in fer the ride home. Ice at corner store. Then the real work begins at home cutting. I plan on making a processing area at home under a lean to or somethin. Stainless steel table too.
Last edited by Jakethesnake; 04/25/18 09:11 PM.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2471057
04/27/18 10:10 AM
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,783 Owens Xrds
AUwrestler
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Posts: 2,783
Owens Xrds
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Game cart attached to mountain bike
I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore I believe in work, hard work. -George Petrie (1945)
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
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04/27/18 03:18 PM
04/27/18 03:18 PM
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Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 8,934 Between the coosa and cahaba
!shiloh!
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Posts: 8,934
Between the coosa and cahaba
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I've packed out a couple deer. I take a back pack to put the lions,and shoulders in and cut the spine in half at the waist leaving the skin and legs then throw em on my shoulders while holding legs. works for me.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
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04/27/18 03:57 PM
04/27/18 03:57 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910 Clanton, AL
Out back
Grumpy Old Man
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Grumpy Old Man
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Clanton, AL
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Game carts will work you death, worse than dragging a deer. What you need is a game sled. I bought one from Cabela’s about 20 years ago. It makes a 150# deer feel like a 20# turkey. You can easily pull it over logs, through vines, and it slides through a swamp like a skiff.
My opinions and comments are my own. They do not reflect the position or political opinions of Aldeer or any of the Aldeer administration.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: Out back]
#2471429
04/27/18 05:45 PM
04/27/18 05:45 PM
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,173 Birmingham
7x57_Mauser
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8 point
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Posts: 2,173
Birmingham
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Game carts will work you death, worse than dragging a deer. What you need is a game sled. I bought one from Cabela’s about 20 years ago. It makes a 150# deer feel like a 20# turkey. You can easily pull it over logs, through vines, and it slides through a swamp like a skiff. Agreed. I have one from when i hunted ducks out in CA. They make life SUPER easy. Also handy in the lawn.
Last edited by 7x57_Mauser; 04/27/18 05:45 PM.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
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06/05/18 11:30 AM
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 93 Alabama
GCART81
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spike
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Hey RolltideHunter - I found a nice deal on a deer cart for cheep. This is coming from China and from some of the comments, you should expect a long ship-to date (30 - 60 days), but its only $13 dollars - roll-da-dice. Some fellas from Ga sent me the link and seem to be happy with the cart (not happy with the shipping). Also, since its PayPal - you can always get your $13 back. Game Cart on EBayHope it helps!
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
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06/05/18 12:03 PM
06/05/18 12:03 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,522 Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
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40gal 60mil contractor trash bags and a good pac of some sort preferably an xl alice pack.
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
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06/05/18 09:04 PM
06/05/18 09:04 PM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,050 Fayetteville, Tennessee
Bamabucks14
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When you hunt public and walk far in and kill do y’all drag out or pack out.? I am thinking about starting to pack out. If y’all pack out what kind of pack or setup do y’all use to get deer out. Just curious. I got some spots on public that will take several hours to get a deer out but if I can pack out and save a lot of time and dragging it would better. I hunt alone on public so trying to get some info on how y’all pack out. What public area are you hunting?
"Here, take this land mine and protect your property with it." -Ron Swanson
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2539814
07/29/18 09:15 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,522 Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
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Less i shot him real close to the truck id cut that sucker up an puteem inah poke.
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2540031
07/30/18 09:02 AM
07/30/18 09:02 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 34,430 Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Posts: 34,430
Boxes Cove
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You are hunting in the NA mountains , the locals drive their 4x4 4wheelers to them and gut and drag. I always figured the time you use quartering and making several trips packing you could just drag to the closet point to get a wheeler or truck to. Don't see one of those game carts working up here either unless you are on top of the plateau .
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: 2Dogs]
#2540065
07/30/18 09:51 AM
07/30/18 09:51 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,588 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
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Posts: 14,588
Tuscaloosa Co.
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You are hunting in the NA mountains , the locals drive their 4x4 4wheelers to them and gut and drag. I always figured the time you use quartering and making several trips packing you could just drag to the closet point to get a wheeler or truck to. Don't see one of those game carts working up here either unless you are on top of the plateau . I'm with you. If I could get a vehicle of some type close, I wouldn't worry with packing it out either. I'll only do it where vehicles aren't allowed or can't get close. My deer aren't as big as yours, so I can pack one out in one trip. Lol
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: 2Dogs]
#2540437
07/30/18 06:30 PM
07/30/18 06:30 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 11,932 Satsuma
kodiak06
Booner
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Booner
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Posts: 11,932
Satsuma
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You are hunting in the NA mountains , the locals drive their 4x4 4wheelers to them and gut and drag. I always figured the time you use quartering and making several trips packing you could just drag to the closet point to get a wheeler or truck to. Don't see one of those game carts working up here either unless you are on top of the plateau . There's no reason to make several trips with a quartered deer and a good pack...
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Re: Questions for Public Land hunters
[Re: rolltidehunter]
#2540539
07/30/18 08:20 PM
07/30/18 08:20 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,522 Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
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14 point
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Posts: 7,522
Boaz,AL
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I just make one trip, but i will say...it takes a little extra time but if you debone it first its not bad at all.
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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