was it here I saw an easy way to hang a deer for skinning with only one person?

[raisins]

I could swear that here I saw someone discuss a method using not many tools (maybe just rope) to hang a deer without needing even one of those block and tackle deer lifter things. I remember thinking "I'll use that if I'm stuck somewhere".

Does this ring a bell to anyone or did I dream that or something?

 

[elk yinzer]

I don't carry any pulleys or the dedicated block and tackle kit but I figured if I ever got the hankering to hang one instead of doing gutless on the ground, between my rappel rope, ropeman, and safeguard I could pretty easily rig a 3:1 Z-rig. Never actually tried it, but is something along those lines what you're thinking?

 

[colin.704]

I use my gear, this works also

Pynch Pulley

Don't get caught in a pinch unprepared again! Whether you are solo hunting for big game or out with a buddy, hunting is never a scripted adventure and animals often go down in the "worst spot." FORCE MULTIPLIERWith a tensile strength of over 1,500lbs (#550 size), these pint size pulleys pack a...

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[Weldabeast]

DIY 3 ounce deer hoist

I got to try out my DIY 4:1(ish) hoist yesterday. Materials: 25’ 7/64” Amsteel 4 SMC descender rings 1 Loop Alien XL (ripstopbytheroll.com) 1 12” Dynaglide continous loop 1 aluminum arrow toggle I like this because I only need one limb. No need to tie off to another tree because the loop...

saddlehunter.com

 

[Plebe]

MTS Run & Gun Ultralight Hoist

Ultra lightweight hoist for remote back country game processing. No more dragging your deer off the mountain or quartering on the ground. This simple lightweight hoist system allows you to hang you…

doublesteps.com

 

[raisins]

Thanks everyone! And keep'em coming!

 

[Weldabeast]

I made the diy chain link version linked in that other thread

 

[Black Titan]

our deer around here are small enough to not necessitate the need for lifting assistance. I miss PA deer lol. Their does are bigger than our bucks.

BT

 

[SNIPERBBB]

Using your climbing gear to hang deer

A couple days ago I got the call...someone had hit a deer in front of my parent’s house and they didn’t want it. She was a mature doe and pushing 150-200 lbs on the hoof. I gutted her and left the pile back off the road for the yotes and managed to get her into the car. At home I had to hang...

saddlehunter.com

Hanging a deer with saddle equipment for field dressing

I've seen this mentioned a few times but for some reason I can't visualize it. I like hanging critters wherever possible when I need to cut stuff out of them so if I can do it with deer that would be a be big bonus. I'll have a srt equipment for doing this with my saddle.

saddlehunter.com

DIY 3 ounce deer hoist

I got to try out my DIY 4:1(ish) hoist yesterday. Materials: 25’ 7/64” Amsteel 4 SMC descender rings 1 Loop Alien XL (ripstopbytheroll.com) 1 12” Dynaglide continous loop 1 aluminum arrow toggle I like this because I only need one limb. No need to tie off to another tree because the loop...

saddlehunter.com

 

[Sbrammer]

@mtsrunner has a video from about 2 years ago. The video is also on the EWO deer hoist page (or was last year).

I use chain links instead of the mini double pulleys because when I was looking into them I think they were about $30, and you need 2.

 

[bowhunthard88]

I can hang a deer using either an extra Beal Jammy or CT Roll'N'Lock, my bow rope, and a couple of carabiners. Mechanical advantage and progress capture is your friend. I carry some 2.2mm Zing-It for hanging quarters, stabilizing an animal for gutting or butchering in a funky location, or shifting an animal using mechanical advantage.

 

[bowhunthard88]

@mtsrunner has a video from about 2 years ago. The video is also on the EWO deer hoist page (or was last year).

I use chain links instead of the mini double pulleys because when I was looking into them I think they were about $30, and you need 2.

I carry two 800lb micro carabiners, and I always have at least two extra rated carabiners... Carabiners work perfect for this purpose.

 

[raisins]

I carry two 800lb micro carabiners, and I always have at least two extra rated carabiners... Carabiners work perfect for this purpose.

link for this and other uses? the smallest ones I've found were Black Diamond wire gates (call minwire or something) but they are fully climb rated and still kinda big

i might use a small micro for my aider system because it's not life support

 

[bowhunthard88]

link for this and other uses? the smallest ones I've found were Black Diamond wire gates (call minwire or something) but they are fully climb rated and still kinda big

RockX Accessory Carabiner

Rock Exotica's RockX accessory carabiner is machined from solid aluminum, with contours on the top and bottom of the carabiner for easy handling. Its small size and impressive 5kN rating make

www.treestuff.com

Notch Micro Carabiner Standard Gate

Sherrilltree is the leading retailer of tree care and climbing gear, promoting safe working habits, and proper care of trees, for over 50 years.

sherrilltree.com

Notch Micro Carabiner Screw Gate

Sherrilltree is the leading retailer of tree care and climbing gear, promoting safe working habits, and proper care of trees, for over 50 years.

sherrilltree.com

Micro 900 Carabiner

DetailsThese are lightweight, compact micro carabiners from US Rigging. Perfect for attaching SRS tethers and other accessory uses.SpecificationsManufacturer: U.S. RiggingBreaking strength: 4 kN (899 lb)Material: Aluminum AlloyDimensions: 57.1mm x 33.3mm (2.25" x 1.3")Gate opening: 12mm (1/2")

www.wesspur.com

I personally don't own a micro screw-gate, but... Most of these are rated to 4-5kN.

i might use a small micro for my aider system because it's not life support

I use one in my RADS system for my footloop. I also use a bunch of these in my pro/rec climbing gear.

 

[bowhunthard88]

link for this and other uses? the smallest ones I've found were Black Diamond wire gates (call minwire or something) but they are fully climb rated and still kinda big

i might use a small micro for my aider system because it's not life support

My favorite rated backup carabiner is the Kong Argon S screw-gate. I always carry two extra wrapped up with a Beal Jammy. And my pack hanging carabiner is a rated wire-gate, as is my swaider attachment.

 

[elk yinzer]

The rock X mini is the cat's tits accessory biner.

 

[CharlieTN]

These might be the cat’s meow for these types of applications. Really small and 1,000lb breaking strength. Also $18 for a pair.

 

[bowhunthard88]

These might be the cat’s meow for these types of applications. Really small and 1,000lb breaking strength. Also $18 for a pair. View attachment 91617

I've looked at these! The past few weeks I think I've order 3 times from Dutchware lol! My hang up is that I'm sure that they're great in a static setup, but the edge radius doesn't look ideal for a mechanical advantage system... I'm definitely looking for a multi-use/purpose for most of my gear.

 

[CharlieTN]

I've looked at these! The past few weeks I think I've order 3 times from Dutchware lol! My hang up is that I'm sure that they're great in a static setup, but the edge radius doesn't look ideal for a mechanical advantage system... I'm definitely looking for a multi-use/purpose for most of my gear.

i thought about the edges as well. Considered just polishing them with the dremel. I really like how small they are.

 

[Iron_llama]

I don't know if you watch Farming the Wild on Outdoor Channel, but the UK host Mike Robinson is a big fan of what he calls a "hanging gralloch". I've seen him use a stick for a gambrel and a utility line over a branch to get the pelvis to a comfortable working height; he also just a stick for a gambrel, cut a limb off a tree at about chest height, leaving a stub, and just lifted the doe by the gambrel to set it over the stub and gutted it that way. IIRC it put the hams at about chest height, which looked a lot less uncomfortable than working the carcass on the ground.

I also saw on one of the FB groups, someone using a couple 2-3 link sections of chain to improvise a block and tackle for hanging deer. IIRC he used dynaglide with this.

Since MN DNR says I can't butcher in the field, the stick-and-stub approach is probably more my speed.