The jet sled is awesome. You use it to drag the deer out of the woods and lift the front onto the truck bed then lift the back and slide it in. You have to tie or bungee the deer to the sled.
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It's the combination of the two really and this last buck weighed 194lbs which is almost 30 more than me.
I've got a track rack on the truck and usually use a rope around that to hoist game up a bit and hold it there then grab the hind legs and swing them onto the tailgate. This guy was too heavy for me to get him high enough for his shoulders to clear the gate. I even put a bear hug on that SOB's hind end thinking that would work but the shoulders and front legs were not having it.
The doe I took earlier this year wasn't a problem doing it this way. Maybe I should stick to does and fawns.
Apparently there's more than one way to skin this cat I see, awesome!
I use a two wheeled game carrier and never thought to carry a couple of planks to use as ramps for times like this, what a simpleton I am.
That L E Vator system looks sweet and not too hard on the wallet either. If I don't DIY one before they're back in stock I may just go for it. The free standing model would work great for dumping deer in the hatch of my subie when I go incognito.
The Jet Sled could work but I'm curious as how long would it hold up being dragged across rocks, trails and asphalt for a mile or so when loaded? That's my only concern with it, otherwise it also seems like a solid choice.
I have a receiver hitch carrier but I prefer keeping my business out of the public's eyes but it honestly would be the easiest way to go.
The latest idea I came up with is to buy a small atv winch and mount that in the bed to use with a ramp. I could picture myself sitting on the gate pressing a button and watch the deer slide right past me and into the bed but if I did do that I'd wind up never shooting anything of size again.
I'm gonna try each way suggested to see what works best for me.
Really do appreciate the input guys.
I use a two wheeled game carrier and never thought to carry a couple of planks to use as ramps for times like this, what a simpleton I am.
That L E Vator system looks sweet and not too hard on the wallet either. If I don't DIY one before they're back in stock I may just go for it. The free standing model would work great for dumping deer in the hatch of my subie when I go incognito.
The Jet Sled could work but I'm curious as how long would it hold up being dragged across rocks, trails and asphalt for a mile or so when loaded? That's my only concern with it, otherwise it also seems like a solid choice.
I have a receiver hitch carrier but I prefer keeping my business out of the public's eyes but it honestly would be the easiest way to go.
The latest idea I came up with is to buy a small atv winch and mount that in the bed to use with a ramp. I could picture myself sitting on the gate pressing a button and watch the deer slide right past me and into the bed but if I did do that I'd wind up never shooting anything of size again.
I'm gonna try each way suggested to see what works best for me.
Really do appreciate the input guys.
I keep a rope and pulley in the truck and hook it up to a tree limb pull him up and back under it and lower him down! Hardly takes any effort at all, I have loaded bear by myself using this method! Of course my pulley is a 3 block system so it makes it super easy but you can use more or less whatever you need! Or you could just use your truck and a rope to hoist it up the tree tie it off then back the truck under it and you wouldn't even need a pulley!!
Planning on moving south to a nice dark red state in a few years when I retire
I saw a picture of a homemade ramp that eberhart puts in his minivan. What I liked about it was some fencing that had a rounded scalloped edge. It’s in his book precision bow hunting.
My jet sled has held up great on everything except the asphalt. Asphalt with a jets led is a big no go.
I use a jet sled and a couple 2x4s to use as a ramp (cheaper if you don’t already have an ATV ramp. Jet sled is good for dragging anyway, and the 2x4s pack well.
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Agree on tying the deer in for lifting. I ended up using the straps that came with my hawk helium’s (went to rope mode for those) to cinch deer and gear down in my jet sled.
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A section of ladder cut the length of your truck bed works really nice. Tie the deer on the ladder at ground level and lift the one end of the ladder to the tailgate. Go to the other end of the ladder, lift and push into the truck.
First caption that came to mind was..."Punch it Earl"Use a Ropeman to capture the progress as you grab those antlers and pull him into the bed.
Good idea. Worst part is when you almost get them in and then they slide back down. Way to repurpose items already used with saddle gear. Hooks in the side of the bed would work great for this.Use a Ropeman to capture the progress as you grab those antlers and pull him into the bed.
I have had these on my list forever for my 4 wheeler:
http://www.gamehandlers.com/home.html
(Uh oh, looks like they have went out of business. But it was a ratch strap that let you easily pick up one side at a time.)
Here is an old youtube video, if anyone is interested. And here is a second one, using a truck instead of an atv, but again, looks like they have went out of business.
Usually, I go back for the jet sled, though, and it's good enough. I, too, have a little ramp for loading onto the truck.
(Uh oh, looks like they have went out of business. But it was a ratch strap that let you easily pick up one side at a time.)
Here is an old youtube video, if anyone is interested. And here is a second one, using a truck instead of an atv, but again, looks like they have went out of business.
Usually, I go back for the jet sled, though, and it's good enough. I, too, have a little ramp for loading onto the truck.
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Surprised this thread is still on track!
I think most of the above have it covered. Boat winch mounted in truck bed. Long board or ladder to act as ramps. Pulley system.
I’d also add a consideration for mounting a 12V winch inside the bed. Could require some wiring (or a longer cord to plug into the vehicle outlet); looking online there are some with a wireless remote. Could be another option to consider, depending on your physical ability, as the other options on this thread could require more or less physical ability to operate
The trouble with all these ideas is that you have to have these contraptions on hand at all times or run back home to load them in the truck.
A handful of buckle tie down straps can be used just like the Load handler video above. These are in my truck all the time anyway for other reasons so they are always on hand. One strap for the anchor, two around the carcass, and two to take up the slack as you lift the animal in the truck. You must use buckle tie downs. Ratchet straps won't work.
A handful of buckle tie down straps can be used just like the Load handler video above. These are in my truck all the time anyway for other reasons so they are always on hand. One strap for the anchor, two around the carcass, and two to take up the slack as you lift the animal in the truck. You must use buckle tie downs. Ratchet straps won't work.