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Saddle as Deer Drag?

Tree Gal said:
I agree a call might help clear things up so I will work on that. Here is a pic out of our regs. How do you interpret it????
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I interpret that like you interpret that and that reg sucks.

I would make a call to the local GW office and get contact info for all the GW’s that work the area you hunt and make it a point to talk to each one personally. There’s a good bit of discretion that goes into their job, but it’s not always black and white where the discretionary lines are drawn. I think having to stop at quartering sucks because I de bone mine and pack it out that way, but they may well have a reason for that and that may not be an area they show discretion. At the same time, two trips to pack out the deer may well be an area of discretion. And, I almost hate to type this at the risk of sounding sexist, chances are great they will fully understand a woman making two trips. Hell, I would understand anyone making two trips, but I’m not an Illinois GW.

Make contact with them ahead of time though, because this will not only define the black and white areas for you, but it will also expand the discretion that you’re given because they know you’re trying to do the right thing as best you can.
 
Also note it says deer are already checked In, I take that part as if it isn’t checked in, it can’t be quartered
 
Loop your rope tether around the base of the deer's head and choke the front legs to the head/neck. Disconnect your saddle leg loops, and spin it around so it's on backwards. Attach your bridge to the tether with the carabiner, adjust length accordingly, lean forward, and drag that sucker out.
 
If you use Wild Edge or Primal steps, you can use one as a drag handle too. Attach your tether to the deer as described above, attach the carabiner to the V of a step. The crossbar can be used to drag with one hand, or you can hold the step behind your back with both hands by grabbing the step legs.
 
Yes, I’m clear on the rules regarding the checking in of the animal and not transporting until that’s done (that has always been a ref here and it’s never been too big of a deal to get cell reception). My issue/question is regarding the transporting of the animal from the field. Some others on here have thought that maybe it’s referring to the transportation of animal after being brought into possession from the field and that keeping the animal all together only referred to that time. Which is what I actually hope it means, then there wouldn’t be any issues. I interpreted it as basically once you check it in, you can quarter it up if you like (or leave whole). Then when you go to “transport” from the field, that all the quarters come out together (I assumed that meant at the same time).

Another part I thought was confusing was that it stated “if quartered, all parts of the carcass (*except the entrails removed during field dressing*) must be transported together. Does this mean that they “allow” you to quarter it up but basically say everything but the gut pile is supposed to come out of the woods with you???? What if you wanted to quarter it up as well as remove back straps in the field and head out (even if a person could pack all the meat out in one trip), would you then be in violation by not bringing out the rest of the carcass (ribs, head, hide, etc)?

Anyway, I called DNR today to try to get clarification but all I got was a voicemail. I left a message, I will keep trying. Thanks everyone


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DB4x4 said:
Loop your rope tether around the base of the deer's head and choke the front legs to the head/neck. Disconnect your saddle leg loops, and spin it around so it's on backwards. Attach your bridge to the tether with the carabiner, adjust length accordingly, lean forward, and drag that sucker out.
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This idea is close to what my husband and I had discussed. We had talked about utilizing the saddle backwards but my head was thinking about using webbing to secure the deer to myself. I had never even thought about using the tether itself to drag the deer, I’m an idiot.

And yes, I will be using wild edge stepps so those would be available to turn into a handle to pull with if I wanted.

I just wanna drag one of those suckers out. Thanks for wording it like that, you speakin my language. The first doe that gives me a chance is in trouble, kinda picky on my buckys


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Tree Gal said:
This idea is close to what my husband and I had discussed. We had talked about utilizing the saddle backwards but my head was thinking about using webbing to secure the deer to myself. I had never even thought about using the tether itself to drag the deer, I’m an idiot.

And yes, I will be using wild edge stepps so those would be available to turn into a handle to pull with if I wanted.

I just wanna drag one of those suckers out. Thanks for wording it like that, you speakin my language. The first doe that gives me a chance is in trouble, kinda picky on my buckys


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If you don't want to get your tether all bloody/furry/stinky, another option is to use a cheap hammock strap off of Amazon. Throw it around the head/legs, hook into one of the loops, and go...
 
Something to this effect...

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They usually come in sets of two, so you and your husband can both carry one. Cut them to the appropriate length to cut down on bulk. Plus you can use them as a pack/gear hanger in the tree, too...
 
For anyone interested-I talked with the CPO for my area yesterday. He informed that it was permissible for me to get a deer out of the field in multiple trips if needed. He gave me a few more details and instructions on how to handle the situation if it should arise and I’m good to go. Yay!!!!! Major win for me, it’s nice to know I can shoot what I want when I want. Looking forward to getting out this weekend.


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Tree Gal said:
For anyone interested-I talked with the CPO for my area yesterday. He informed that it was permissible for me to get a deer out of the field in multiple trips if needed. He gave me a few more details and instructions on how to handle the situation if it should arise and I’m good to go. Yay!!!!! Major win for me, it’s nice to know I can shoot what I want when I want. Looking forward to getting out this weekend.


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Do they allow you to leave the carcass after removing meat?
 
A Sit Drag is light and compact, and fairly cheap. Using it across your chest makes it easier to drag.
If you really want to carry it out, why not bone it out and just carry the meat in a pack? A thin, "finger point" knife is cheaper than an SD.
PS Too bad you are married. It would be neat to have a wife to hunt with.
 
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