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Loading deer by yourself.
#3853441
12/16/12 08:11 PM
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firestick
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Sometimes I end up hunting by myself during the week and having a problem loading the deer by myself. I shot a 135 lbs deer a few weeks ago and could not get on the atv to return to camp. Luckily someone else was there and I got them to help me. We are on an MLD lease and have to weigh in the deer unaltered so it has to get to camp complete.
I don't a have winch on the atv. Has anyone else mastered this problem? Don't always have a strong limb on a tree close by either.
Thanks
Firestick
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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#3853469
12/16/12 08:22 PM
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DFWPI
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Yup, several. I grab the deer, if doe, by back lets and put them across the ATV seat. Of course, I'm on the other side. I then just drag it up on the seat while stepping back using my weight and once on, roll it over to the back rack. Buck, drag by the head. Strap them on and go.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/16/12 08:30 PM
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txtrophy85
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It's hard to load a deer on an atv
I shot a deer that was around 165 and almost killed myself loading it. The suspension is too soft.
I can get them into the bed of a mule no problem
Getting into the gym and doing some dead lifts, bent over rows and shrugs will help tremendously
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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#3853509
12/16/12 08:32 PM
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mdc10
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We use a jet sled from Cabelas to pull them back to camp behind the 4-wheeler. Works great and doesn't break your back.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/16/12 08:40 PM
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postoak
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1) Buy a Glenn's Deer Handle Glenn's Deer Handle or 2) Drag deer to tree or (never tried this but might work) 3) Tie head of deer to one side of rack and then lift the other end up and over
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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#3853556
12/16/12 08:47 PM
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Keystone crew
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Game hoist that goes in reciever hitch.
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#3853626
12/16/12 09:15 PM
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4Weight
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Game hoist that goes in reciever hitch. X2 . One of those. Monarch makes the one I have. www.deerfeeder.com
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12/16/12 09:25 PM
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kthompson76
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I had to use ratchet straps couple weeks ago to load a huge hog.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/16/12 09:44 PM
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B Razorback
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I saw a crazy add on a feeder that has a winch buildt inside of it so all you have to do is hoist up the deer and just drive under the feeder than let her/him down!
You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas! -Davy Crocket This is duck hunting...shirts and shoes are optional
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/16/12 09:45 PM
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postoak
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Here's one I've only heard described.
Drive a large stake into the ground and tie a rope to it. Face ATV toward stake and run the rope over the length of the ATV and attach to the deer lying behind the ATV. Now, back up the ATV and the deer will be lifted up and on. Use ATV to pull up stake.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/16/12 09:51 PM
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stxranchman
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I just tie the antlers up on one side of the ATV rack as high as I can then grab both hind legs and swing his backend up and over the rack. Then just adjust him to fit and tie him down.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/16/12 09:56 PM
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Yup, several. I grab the deer, if doe, by back lets and put them across the ATV seat. Of course, I'm on the other side. I then just drag it up on the seat while stepping back using my weight and once on, roll it over to the back rack. Buck, drag by the head. Strap them on and go. I use a very similiar technique. First, I lay the deer with it's head resting as high as I can get it against the outside front of the rear fender and below the seat. Next, I get on the rear rack and squat down so I can reach down between my legs and grab the deer by the antlers, keeping my back as vertical as possible.. Using the strength of my legs, I lift the deer just enough so that it falls half-way across the rear of the seat. If it's a large buck, I may have to step back on the rear rack. Once the deer is across the seat, I simply slide it back onto the rear rack. I have never shot a deer that I could not load in this manner.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/16/12 11:33 PM
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Sneaky
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Can you get your pickup down there? It's pretty easy to pull them in to the bed.
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12/17/12 05:17 PM
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I just tie the antlers up on one side of the ATV rack as high as I can then grab both hind legs and swing his backend up and over the rack. Then just adjust him to fit and tie him down. Yep, I always keep bailing wire and dikes with the 4 wheeler. This is also how I do it. After chasing my tail, I realized you must tie one side of the deer to the rack, then you can manipulate the rest of the body up on the vehicle. Works like a charm.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/17/12 05:43 PM
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redchevy
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a small garden trailer like you would use for a lawn mower would probably work, about a foot off the ground, just drag it on in.
It's hell eatin em live
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12/17/12 05:52 PM
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OHanlon87
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Like redchevy said, I use a small trailer/cart to pull behind the ATV. Low to the groung and easy to drag a deer/hog onto. Cabela's has them from $250-$550 depending on size and style.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/18/12 12:07 PM
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firestick
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Thanks for all the help.
Last edited by firestick; 12/18/12 12:08 PM.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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#3859348
12/18/12 01:32 PM
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dgilbert
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Get ya a cargo rack and put it on the back of your 4 wheeler, puts it about 12" off ground.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/18/12 01:42 PM
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I got a Game Kaddy....nuff said! GAME KADDYBut....make sure you assemble it correctly. It has several welded sections, and it is covered under warranty.
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/18/12 01:43 PM
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joedav31
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erath kid- "I always keep bailing wire and dikes with the 4 wheeler"
do you tie the dikes down with the bailing wire?
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
[Re: joedav31]
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12/18/12 02:48 PM
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redchevy
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erath kid- "I always keep bailing wire and dikes with the 4 wheeler"
do you tie the dikes down with the bailing wire? When I was a little boy... maybe 5-6 years old I always liked helping my old man, still do. One day we were workin on something.. Dad- Son get me a pair of dikes. Me- What are those? Dad- Wire cutters Me- Oh ok. Coming back with them Daddy, why do you call them dikes? What does that mean? Dad- Its a derogatory term Me- Oh... ok
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/18/12 02:53 PM
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Medina2928
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I use a come along hooked to one of the tie downs in the bed of the truck. I crank it until i can finish loading the deer or hog.
Medina2928
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/18/12 03:15 PM
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I carry a short 2x10 for a drag ramp. Course, hunting the Hill Co. I don't often run into deer I can't man-handle without the ramp.
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12/18/12 04:32 PM
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I use a 4 runner to bring in any harvested deer on our place. It's also my everyday vehicle in the city. It's very difficult to lift a deer into the back from a physical standpoint and impossible to do it without getting blood somewhere. I bought one of these Jet Sleds a few weeks back and it worked great dragging in a doe over Thanksgiving weekend. Just roll the deer in, loop the cord over my hitch, and drag it in. The plastic is thick and looks like it will last. Wish I had bought one years ago. http://www.cabelas.com/decoy-accessories-shappell-jet-sled.shtmlHad it delivered to the Allen store to avoid shipping costs. JR
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Re: Loading deer by yourself.
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12/19/12 12:14 AM
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DLALLDER
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Man, I thought this old 67 yo was the only person to have that problem. I field dress mine and it makes a world of difference. Then it goes to the shed to be weighed for the MLD records.
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