Off trail a few miles in the more rugged areas of WV, it is nearly impossible for 1 average man to drag a deer out going up and down hills and (small) mountains. If you do it, then unless you are very young, you will likely end up needing physical therapy. So, I quarter and pack out unless I am close, have a lot of help, or it is all downhill. Once I tag the deer, I take everything back to the truck and retrieve my kill pack (hauler frame with tarp, led hang lights, gloves, bags, bone saw, and tie downs) and then go back in.