An old Warrior goes down
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Kentucky Fisherman he ran a total of about 50-75 yards in a semi circle. That hay bale was actually about 25 yards behind my blind. Even though he was relatively close it was still a long hard drag, first we had to go slightly up hill and then through a cry creek bed and he weighed more than I do and I’m about 215.
AdamCA said in An old Warrior goes down:
Kentucky Fisherman he ran a total of about 50-75 yards in a semi circle. That hay bale was actually about 25 yards behind my blind. Even though he was relatively close it was still a long hard drag, first we had to go slightly up hill and then through a cry creek bed and he weighed more than I do and I’m about 215.
Congrats on your buck.
The older I get, the more I look for new ways to avoid dragging deer. We have found that small ice fishing sleds make the job of hauling out deer much easier on both grass or snow cover.
Add a wooden T-handle to the sled rope and two guys can pull a big deer with relative ease. The sleds also pull easily behind a 4-wheeler.
Added bonus: once you have field dressed the deer, put the carcass back in the sled and load up the whole package to keep from getting your truck bed or SUV interior all bloody.
Paul
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AdamCA said in An old Warrior goes down:
Kentucky Fisherman he ran a total of about 50-75 yards in a semi circle. That hay bale was actually about 25 yards behind my blind. Even though he was relatively close it was still a long hard drag, first we had to go slightly up hill and then through a cry creek bed and he weighed more than I do and I’m about 215.
Congrats on your buck.
The older I get, the more I look for new ways to avoid dragging deer. We have found that small ice fishing sleds make the job of hauling out deer much easier on both grass or snow cover.
Add a wooden T-handle to the sled rope and two guys can pull a big deer with relative ease. The sleds also pull easily behind a 4-wheeler.
Added bonus: once you have field dressed the deer, put the carcass back in the sled and load up the whole package to keep from getting your truck bed or SUV interior all bloody.
processhead Good suggestion, another use for my sled. The best thing I found is a tractor with a bucket. I had the opportunity to hunt on a farm for years a lifetime ago. My buddies and I would stop by several times a year to visit, help fix fences, stack firewood and such. He would come out with his old tractor pick up the deer and hang them in his barn. Had a great time listening to his stories, learned a lot about the local history of the area.
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YooperDog Yes, a loader bucket makes a great mobile meat pole.
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I have a name for every deer I have taken and chicken foot is very appropriate.
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AdamCA pretty cool mount. I also had a struggle with a deer this year. I was by myself and my pickup is quite high in the air (3/4 ton Ram Megacab). I struggled to get the buck loaded in the back. He was quite large and I am no small man nor wimp…lol! Age must be catching up to me. I am going to have ramps and a winch next time.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-XsDT67aug
I have one of these that my cousin makes and it works to load deer alone or haul in hunting gear. The video is old and they have made several improvements, plus he is an old North Dakota boy, from New Leipzig.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-XsDT67aug
I have one of these that my cousin makes and it works to load deer alone or haul in hunting gear. The video is old and they have made several improvements, plus he is an old North Dakota boy, from New Leipzig.
Spidey sweet! I didn’t even know about these! I might just have to invest in one of these. I’m actually not that far from New Leipzig.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-XsDT67aug
I have one of these that my cousin makes and it works to load deer alone or haul in hunting gear. The video is old and they have made several improvements, plus he is an old North Dakota boy, from New Leipzig.
Spidey can you check and see if he is still making these? The website isn’t there anymore.
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He moved to Shakopee, MN a few years ago from Dickinson after he retired. The one I have has wheels on it like a game cart that retract when you slide it in. I will check with him and get back to you.
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I sent you a message regarding them…
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AdamCA pretty cool mount. I also had a struggle with a deer this year. I was by myself and my pickup is quite high in the air (3/4 ton Ram Megacab). I struggled to get the buck loaded in the back. He was quite large and I am no small man nor wimp…lol! Age must be catching up to me. I am going to have ramps and a winch next time.
@ndmike I bought a winch that goes into the hitch before the season last year and glad I did. I have a Titan XD Pro 4 X and there is just no way I would’ve gotten that deer in the bed without it. I’ve had two spinal fusion so I have to work smarter vs harder some times.
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@ndmike I bought a winch that goes into the hitch before the season last year and glad I did. I have a Titan XD Pro 4 X and there is just no way I would’ve gotten that deer in the bed without it. I’ve had two spinal fusion so I have to work smarter vs harder some times.
AdamCA yep, that is what I was saying after I got it loaded. I hurt myself doing it…lol. Back hurt for about 2 weeks.
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@ndmike I bought a winch that goes into the hitch before the season last year and glad I did. I have a Titan XD Pro 4 X and there is just no way I would’ve gotten that deer in the bed without it. I’ve had two spinal fusion so I have to work smarter vs harder some times.
AdamCA Great mount. Congrats
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