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What do you drag a deer with?

cb750 said:
So that's why? So they can see if the meat is being transported? I wonder if its got something to do with not wanting some o e stumbling on a carcass.

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They want to confirm the whole animal. They want to know the meat you’re packing is from one animal, the sex of the animal. Proof of antler status (sex) must be attached.
They want the whole animal to make sure you are not using a head and rack multiple times over to poach.


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I use med or large black sled with high sides. Works great on everything except bare dirt.
 
In Florida they're not as heavy as in northern states. Rope and stick has worked okay for me but I'm considering getting a sled.
 
hauscaliber said:
In Florida they're not as heavy as in northern states. Rope and stick has worked okay for me but I'm considering getting a sled.
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I use the sled whenever possible. So much nicer than dragging on bare ground. Most areas I hunt you can't get a cart to but a jet sled works great.
 
Carts work good if your on a wide enough trail. However, if you have to go through brush, over downed logs or limbs, sidehill, or long grass its just more effort than just dragging.
 
I use a 1953 Farmall Cub.:cool:


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What are guys opinions of regular sledding sleds vs the ice fishing type of sled? I have a couple otter sleds for ice fishing but they are kind of pricey for dragging on rock. I wouldn’t mind taking one of the kid’s sleds out though.
 
Gutless method here. Bag and backpack out.

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Wirrex said:
What are guys opinions of regular sledding sleds vs the ice fishing type of sled? I have a couple otter sleds for ice fishing but they are kind of pricey for dragging on rock. I wouldn’t mind taking one of the kid’s sleds out though.
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The deep sides are nice so that the deer doesn't fall out, which may happen in those smaller sleds. You could add some paracord or bungee cords to hold the deer in.
 
herd90 said:
Gutless method here. Bag and backpack out.

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I would probably do the gutless method but our state has rules in place that make it all but impossible. We have to take the everything out of the woods including the hide and spine. The deer can be in no more than five parts. It's silly and I've heard that it might be chaining for next year, so my fingers are crossed on that one.
 
Wow, that's tough. Did not know that was the case.

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Last couple years the jet sled has been the ticket. I was a deer cart guy for years but the ground I hunt has a ton of obstacles and the cart got caught on everything. They are great when you get out to the trail or road but the sled just plows over stuff and honestly I find it easier than the cart with force required to pull. Dry leaves, grass, sand whatever . Pine shats are like ice it just glides. Plus you can slide it in your rig or truck bed and don’t have to worry about blood getting everywhere. It turns all the hassle into a one man job for me
 
Bigburner said:
Last couple years the jet sled has been the ticket. I was a deer cart guy for years but the ground I hunt has a ton of obstacles and the cart got caught on everything. They are great when you get out to the trail or road but the sled just plows over stuff and honestly I find it easier than the cart with force required to pull. Dry leaves, grass, sand whatever . Pine shats are like ice it just glides. Plus you can slide it in your rig or truck bed and don’t have to worry about blood getting everywhere. It turns all the hassle into a one man job for me
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I've been using a sled for the last few years and it's the best method I've used to get a whole deer out.
 
There's no way I could get a sled where I hunt. 2 men, one on each horn, or lash a stick between the horns for a handle and drag. If I'm lucky there's a dusting of snow on the leaves to grease the wheels!
 
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