<![CDATA[An old Warrior goes down]]>chicken foot 2.jpg Chicken foot.jpg

Had a successful weekend hunting thanks to the cold weather that came through this past weekend. I harvested a nice 5 1/2 year old buck that I’ve affectionally named Chicken foot due to his unusual rack. I have pictures from last year just after he broke off that side either in a fight with another buck or some other accident. Processed him Sunday morning and dropped off the head and cape to be mounted.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/2842/an-old-warrior-goes-downRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 20:49:50 GMTTue, 27 Oct 2020 12:58:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:13:01 GMT]]>AdamCA Great mount. Congrats

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36143https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36143Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:13:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Mon, 26 Apr 2021 02:24:44 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36113https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36113Mon, 26 Apr 2021 02:24:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:11:36 GMT]]>@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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36104https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36104Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:11:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:34:30 GMT]]>You guys should patent that thing it is fantastic

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36089https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36089Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:34:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:01:57 GMT]]>I sent you a message regarding them…

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36087https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36087Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:01:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:50:00 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36086https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36086Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:50:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:49:02 GMT]]>Spidey can you check and see if he is still making these? The website isn’t there anymore.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36085https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36085Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:49:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:46:15 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36084https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36084Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:46:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:41:12 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36082https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36082Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:41:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:00:05 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36042https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/36042Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 02:03:42 GMT]]>I have a name for every deer I have taken and chicken foot is very appropriate.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35995https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35995Sun, 25 Apr 2021 02:03:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:58:32 GMT]]>YooperDog Yes, a loader bucket makes a great mobile meat pole.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35991https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35991Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:58:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sat, 24 Apr 2021 21:44:43 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35953https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35953Sat, 24 Apr 2021 21:44:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:52:44 GMT]]>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.

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Got my mount back last week,

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35921https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/35921Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:53:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:55:21 GMT]]>That’s a great buck, nice job!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/30368https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/30368Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:55:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:40:49 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28215https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28215Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:40:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:19:14 GMT]]>Looks like a fatal shot on the hay bale, too. Did it go far?

Congrats!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28208https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28208Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:19:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:10:55 GMT]]>congrats very nice buck

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25630https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25630Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:10:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:07:49 GMT]]>Congrats, nice deer. Geaux Tigers!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25612https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25612Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:07:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Sat, 31 Oct 2020 19:27:17 GMT]]>AdamCA I think chicken foot was great name for him. He’ll look good on the wall. Congrats

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24298https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24298Sat, 31 Oct 2020 19:27:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:20:04 GMT]]>Very nice Buck good job on the shot congratulations

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24059https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24059Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:20:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to An old Warrior goes down on Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:05:09 GMT]]>tim cahill No he did not, maybe a 50-70 yards before piled up on that hay bail. He actually ended up about 25 yards (behind) my blind.

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