If you can see this fellow on You Tube, he made on from pcs of chain that works pretty slick an
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DIY 3 ounce deer hoist
- Thread starter mtsrunner
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Definitely. I saw that one after I bought the kit. If I hadn’t already bought the kit I probably would have done that, but used Dynaglide vs paracord. Although, the kit is pretty darn sweet with the double micro pulleys.
I have used the EWO kit on 6 deer to date. It is amazing. I used the one stick technique to get higher, not because of the deer, but the best branch was about 10 feet off the ground. I will NOT go hunting by myself anymore without that kit in my pack!!!!!
Mule tape slides thru chain links much smoother than paracord
I carry a diy chainlink hoist system I made after seeing that video on my canoe hunts.....the fixed end that goes over the anchor branch is paracord so it can slide easily on the tree bark and mule tape for going thru the pulleys.
I took some hardwood dowel rod and made a cinch style gambrel 16" I think....I just made it so it was long but still fit inside my drybag....I haven't used it except picking up random heavy items around the house to test it out. Cleaning on the ground is definetly doable but my back is all jacked up the next day. I got zero dollars in the hoist....doesn't weight 3oz thou
I took some hardwood dowel rod and made a cinch style gambrel 16" I think....I just made it so it was long but still fit inside my drybag....I haven't used it except picking up random heavy items around the house to test it out. Cleaning on the ground is definetly doable but my back is all jacked up the next day. I got zero dollars in the hoist....doesn't weight 3oz thou
I have this kit and it's legit. I tried for a while to figure out my own kit but it always priced out more expensive with any kind of double pulleys. I had another system (pack-a-pull) but wasn't a huge fan of the pulleys. Then I tried the gutless method on the ground but leaves can get everywhere. I finally used this kit last year and what worked for me was:
1. throw rappel line (with quicklink) or use dynaglide to get rappel rope over solid horizontal limb, then lower down to chest height
2. attach upper pulley to rappel line quicklink via soft shackle of amsteel or loop of paracord
3. assemble 4:1 system
4. pull rappel line up until pulley is to desired height, tie off rappel rope to tree.
5. attach lower pulley to deer legs through 2 paracord loops or to head
6. Hoist deer and tie in toggle to stop progress.
Hope this helps someone.
1. throw rappel line (with quicklink) or use dynaglide to get rappel rope over solid horizontal limb, then lower down to chest height
2. attach upper pulley to rappel line quicklink via soft shackle of amsteel or loop of paracord
3. assemble 4:1 system
4. pull rappel line up until pulley is to desired height, tie off rappel rope to tree.
5. attach lower pulley to deer legs through 2 paracord loops or to head
6. Hoist deer and tie in toggle to stop progress.
Hope this helps someone.
MichiganRookie
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Kind of the thought I decided on after using the kit for the first time. I added a second line to the kit and believe that it will work much better for me that way.
Do you guys using the hoist find it easier to quarter deer in the woods versus just doing it on the ground? If so what am I missing? since I got a backpack with meat shelf I’ve been quartering them and packing out but have been doing it on the ground, it seems easier than when I do it at home with them hanging up.
I start at the neck, slice hide to tail then make a slice in the mid towards the belly. This make a front and back flap. I work the front flap off, take the front shoulder, then the backstrap on that side. Work the back flap down and cut the rear quarter off. Make a slice behind last rib and pull tenderloin out. Then flip it over and do it again on other side.
I start at the neck, slice hide to tail then make a slice in the mid towards the belly. This make a front and back flap. I work the front flap off, take the front shoulder, then the backstrap on that side. Work the back flap down and cut the rear quarter off. Make a slice behind last rib and pull tenderloin out. Then flip it over and do it again on other side.
MichiganRookie
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I wouldnt say that it’s “easier” but it’s a cleaner process for me. I quartered 6 deer this year and 5 were on the ground. I like to take the whole hide sometimes and it’s way easier hanging, for me at least.
I've quartered a lot of deer this year and all on the ground. It's hard on the back though. Planning to try the hoist. It has to be easier on the back and I believe cleaner than kneeling in the mud. Anxious to try it. Added the chain link set to my pack.
I find it cleaner for one, easier on the knees and back for two, and also easier to skin the hide and to debone the hams
You should do whatever is easier for you for sure.
CharlieTN
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I built a kit similar to this but send the dynaglide. The chain link works quite well, probably not as well as the pulleys but well enough I’ll say. one thing I did was to incorporate a CamJam XT for progress capture. It seems to work well other than to release it at the end can be a bit tricky due to angles. Just walk away from the device similar to the tree when pulling down your rappel rope.
Honestly my primary reason for considering carrying one of these was to hang the deer up where I don’t have to worry about coyotes getting to it before I can return with the cart or help to get it out. Not sure if I’ll go to breaking down the deer in the field but that is an option if I get a better backpack.
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Here’s some pics to give you a rough idea of how I incorporated the CamJam XT. It basically replaces one of the upper chain links. It didn’t seem to affect efficiency at all. As I mentioned, the only issue was it can be a bit tricky to release at times depending on how high up it is placed, but if you walk back then give it a sharp snap it’ll pop out. I carry a short length of paracord with loops on each end. Those girth hitch around the legs of the deer to lift it with a stick placed between the legs to spread them out. And finally you can see the whole weight. Not too bad at all for a great option.
i also figured, if I ever get one that decides it absolutely must go down one of these steps ravines here and die, I can use this to haul the deer up the hillside. The whole work smarter, not harder thing. Probably a few other uses for it as well.
My plan is to use either my rappel rope or my 40’ haul/pull down rope to secure it up and over a branch. This system stays pre-rigged so it’s easy to setup.
i also figured, if I ever get one that decides it absolutely must go down one of these steps ravines here and die, I can use this to haul the deer up the hillside. The whole work smarter, not harder thing. Probably a few other uses for it as well.
My plan is to use either my rappel rope or my 40’ haul/pull down rope to secure it up and over a branch. This system stays pre-rigged so it’s easy to setup.
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I use the items in the MTS Run & Gun Ultralight Hoist Kit but added an AUSCAMOTEK Gambrel Deer Hoist. It adds another 2 pounds to the kit but it holds the deer securely and I don't need to look for sticks to wedge between the hind legs to separate the hams. This gambrel breaks down into 3 pieces, 1) the 2 piece bar and steel cable (all connected), 2) the bolt that holds the steel bars together, and 3) hand adjusted nut that goes on the bolt. I picked it up on Amazon for $26.00. It states that it will hold up to 550lbs. The bottom block (pulleys), with the loop that would normally go through the slit in one of the back legs now goes on a carabiner and the gambrel attaches to the carabiner. I just started using this setup this season and so far it has handled the deer it's hoisted great. The additional 2 pounds of weight in the pack hasn't been noticeable, yet. Like a lot of others have already said on here, this setup is a lot more comfortable, a lot cleaner, and less hassle than cutting the deer up while its on the ground. Here in the midwest where I mostly hunt, there's no shortage of trees and branches.
Coachschaller
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Why don't you just take a rope and tie the other leg off to another tree after you hoist the deer up? It's what I do and it works well.
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Plus this keeps the deer from spinning