A device called a come along might be useful, though maybe a little heavy. A simple blocka nd tackle might work too, but you would have to move it from tree to tree to work your way up the hill. Difficult, but as you say it isn't worth killing yourself if there is a better way. Good luck, I hate it when deer run down into a ravine or gully to die.

 

thanks.

 

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Deer Cart

I have taken many deer out of the hills of Kentucky with the use of just a deer cart by my self. It is alot easier than it sounds. Just go slow and take breaks on the up hills. Think about your route out. The easiest way may not be the most direct.

 

I have taken many deer out of the hills of Kentucky with the use of just a deer cart by my self. It is alot easier than it sounds. Just go slow and take breaks on the up hills. Think about your route out. The easiest way may not be the most direct.

This would be the best suggestion I would know of.

 

thanks

 

May sound simplistic, but if all else fails, try to drop them on the TOP of the hills, not down in the ravines. Or, park at the bottom and hunt up. Did some muzzleloader hunting in Ohio and the "ravines" were like cliffs, one after another, after another. Looked prehistorically rough. We pulled them out at the bottom. Other than that, I'd say just traverse back and forth up the hills to keep the incline shallow ... longer pull, but not as steep.

 

Go back to base and bribe a chopper pilot............LOL

 

Go to this place called the "gym". Perform this activity called exercise. Should work wonders.

 

Go to this place called the "gym". Perform this activity called exercise. Should work wonders.

Useful info. I'll let all the hunters I know with asthma know all about "gym."

 

there is a gasoline powered winch on the market for about $650. also there are winch conversions for chain saws.

 

Go to this place called the "gym". Perform this activity called exercise. Should work wonders.

The best in shape guy would have one hell of a time getting a big whitetail outta of steep ravines by himself or even with the help of another. Two guys with a 200 plus dressed out deer and steep ravines in between... man I get tired thinking about it. IMO your remarks show two things.. one you hunt where it is real flat (still a chore to get one out by yourself) or number two you haven't had many big deer on the ground with long drag back.


To the original question.. maybe research on some sort of portable winch to get out of steep ravines??

 

Thats funny, I have asthma and I go to the gym. Oh, I forgot to mention not to be stupid while dragging deer or working out. I guess there is a need for disclaimers for people with no common sense. You know, like the little warning on the iron that says do not iron clothes while wearing the clothes. Well here is my disclaimer for all the dummies " Do not work out to the point where you die" "Do not racewalk while dragging your deer out of the woods. Oh yeah I forgot my wife has Cycstic Fibrosis. She also goes to the gym and works out. She also has dragged deer and carried turkeys out of the woods.

 

Go back to base and bribe a chopper pilot............LOL

LOL I would try that first...

 

Prince Edward Island Sitka Blacktails? Ring a bell? Steep terrian big bodied deer. Was it tough? Yes. Did I do it? Yes. If you can't cope with the situation then don't put yourself into it. Simple enough.

 

I plan on hunting a place this year with some steep gullys too. My plan is to use the winch on my ATV and a very long rope. I hunt by myself 90% of the time and there is no way humanly possible that I could get a deer out of there without mechanical help. A cart would be useless.

 

I feel your pain. I hunted on the edge of one of those mentioned OH ravines this year. A simple pulley system works well. Anchor it to a tree and then walk down the hill as you are dragging the deer up. You will find it is much easier to drag a deer up the hill as you are walking down. A long strong rope is a must. The pulley isn't as much to lug around as a come-a-long.

 

Prince Edward Island Sitka Blacktails? Ring a bell? Steep terrian big bodied deer. Was it tough? Yes. Did I do it? Yes. If you can't cope with the situation then don't put yourself into it. Simple enough.

May all of us strive to be as good and as humble as you, sir.

 

Thats right!

 

Ruchak,

Being in the service I would say I am as fit as most and probably more fit than a lot of guys. All that being said, I still have a very difficult time getting deer out of the woods by myself. The steep ravines I am talking about are probably around 300 feet deep. I am not Superman, so I was just looking for a littel insight on how I might make my one man job easier.

 

Tree safetyharness doubles as deer hauler

you might try using a full body saftey harness to pull the deer up a steep hill. Just pace youeself and it should work.

Another thing I've tried is cutting slits on the hind legs, like you would when you hang a deer, and fasten your belt through and drag the deer that way.

Good luck!

 

Slidellkid, At first I was just making a joke and using sarcacism. But some people think they have to take everything too seriously. I then had to deal with the Dudley Doo Right. I don't care how you get your deer out. The posting before mine said to use a helicopter. I chimed in with my little quip. Ha ha ha , kind of funny. But no, Dudley has to take offense to this and take a politically correct stance and try to say how I never shoot big deer or hunt in steep terrian. So I had to set him straight. This Dudley made it out like I'm ribbing people with asthma. Well I have asthma. So Dudley has no ground to stand on. When I state what I have done with this condition then I'm a braggart. Thats what happens when someone is ultra politically correct. No jokes allowed. No fun.

 

Who Cares..

if it takes all day and night? If you are dragging a deer it means you scored. I would be smiling up and down those ravines. You will never hear me complain about a drag.

Get a chest harness drag rope and start pullin'! $10.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods.

good luck!

 

Well I'm starting to get smarter (notice I did say smart). If your cafeful you can pick the ...less than big ones:wink: . I have had the misfortune of helping friends pull out some 200+lb croakers, not fun no matter how good of shape your in, and that was with 2 of us. I like the idea of the pulley(s) and long rope. A come-along would be slow but affective. A multi pulley set-up would work easier than one pulley. I don't know how "treed" it is where you plan on going but the less trees the longer the rope. Keep the whole thing in your vehicle. After you know it's down, head out with your bow and gear, change out of your good clothes and come back with the sweats on! I have a cart which is great once you get them on semi-flat ground or a descent trail.

 

RUCHAK,

Maybe this will help you to not be misunderstood. There are things on your right called "smiles". Use them when you are making a joke or being sarcastic.

Then you won't get called out for being a ****. Simple enough?:wink: