[pbuck]

I just got a jet sled this season. Haven’t hauled a deer out yet but another benefit is that it helps keep the bed of my truck organized. Not sure why anyone would want to make dragging a deer out more difficult for them.

Work harder not smarter

Fixed it for you.

 

[Dafis]

Dafis, i really need to update my profile pic lol. Im 35 years old and was a 3 sport college athlete lol. 6 foot 190. Noe i need to work on finding time and staying shape lol.

all depends on what those 3 sports were back in college.. j/k

my buddy has a 5 foot sled, we have used it when my cart is not feasable due to terrain

my cart is 25 years old if not older, after loosing a quarter of an elk due to it tipping over all the time(I went back and found it) I made a longer axle to widen the stance, it goes over logs and side hills with out tipping now, it has been a back saver.

 

[Jasonsnightmare]

Wouldnt a deer cart be better than a sled ? Just thinking the friction of dragging something vs wheels that roll

Depends. Some terrain near where I hunt gets steep and rocky, and wheels could get stuck or still bottom out anyways. Haven't used the sled I just bought this year but it can be used for other things as well. Read an article from a guy who uses his for long camping trips to make hygiene and laundry easier.

 

[Verminaters1967]

I have a jet sled and they suck for pulling deer out of the woods, I use my 6 wheeler and a cart with wheels , so that make me NOT a bad ass , work smarter not harder some day you will get it

 

[Gadestroyer74]

I heard that ! Makes sense

 

[mn5503]

Sleds work really well with snow and a wheeler. Probably too easy for some here. For those folks the buck was dragged old school by the antlers to the trail.

 

[jstephens61]

Mines 54” and the best gift I ever got. Never had any problem dragging a deer out of the woods.
It goes on every hunt with me.
A buddy in Wyoming uses his to drag boned out elk with his.
Keeps dirt and leaves out of the cavity, zero damage to the cape.

 

[huntin_addict]

I know I'll get flack for this...

But, you've all gotten soft.

If you can't carry it out or drag it out, stay home.
And if you drag half of your house into the woods to hunt, then make two trips.
Eventually you'll figure it out, or keep dragging alot of krap.

I laughed at the 2 wheeled carts when they came out in the 80s/ 90's. And it's only gotten worse.

What next? Call Uber?

I guessing your nickname is not "genius".

 

[KenW.]

I like the Hawk Crawler Deer cart for getting deer out, I use my small Jet Sled for ice fishing. I shot this buck last year in the thickest/nastiest area and then it died down a steep ravine. Even with the crawler cart, once I got to some level ground, had to take a breather, of course helped arrived while I was sucking wind, and he took the picture of the tree holding me up, we laugh every time we see this picture. It was not easy for sure. I'd still be dragging if not for the cart and yes, I don't miss many meals and didn't get that way eating hummus. 

 

[The Machanic]

I guessing your nickname is not "genius".

Don't fret, I'm sure there's help for your poor grammer and erroneous guessing.

 

[pbuck]

Thought this was interesting.

 

[Dtaylor94ohio]

I have the xl

 

[deerbum]

A jet sled isn't necessary, this one's a few pounds and works perfectly. Bends but won't break, deer stays on going over big logs. Let the lanyard do the work and bring the sled along for the ride.

 

[Tamedsamsquanch]

I use a standard and works well. Drilled a few holes around the lip to tie deer down with.

 

[iuodcoats]

Don't get the Jr. I've dragged deer over a mile out of public with the regular jet sled. Drug a very large buck out this year 1/2 mile+. And give me a jet sled ANY day over a damn tippy deer cart with sticks getting in spokes and falling going over logs. Use it all the time for hauling firewood. Makes loading deer into back of truck a breeze too. Great sled for snow sledding too. Fun watching my Lab drag it back up the hill for the kids too!

 

[wizzkid8631]

Yes, the jr is to small. This is how we make it work. Pull the deer in the sled , leave the head hanging out, we then bend the neck towards the hind legs. Tie your doe head or horns to the back leg. Works fine. Also make a handle for dragging

I put 550cord loops at each corner and in the middle on each side. I also put in a better handle with a hose over it to grip. The JR works fine when I strap the deer down except the head hangs out. I can get a deer in my truck solo by setting the pull end of the sled on my tailgate. Then I climb in and wrap the pull rope around my arms and essentially squat to pull the sled up enough to tip back into my truck. I will say there is no way I can stack two deer in it at a time. I’ve tried and failed.

 

[ratatat]

I just picked one up. It’s the standard size. I figured I might use it to drag a deer but I definitely will use it for ice fishing.

 

[deadquiet]

At 61 I'm not dragging a deer out the hard way to show my manhood on AT............lol. I have the bigger one and what I like about it is you can tilt it up and rest it on the tailgate of the truck and then pick up the back and just slide the deer in the truck bed.

Then you aren't all bloody and worn out trying to lift a big buck into the truck bed....the F250 is pretty high. If you are all into looking like a "man" or the great hunter then there are probably plus's to going around with blood all over you but I'll pass.................lol

Also the blood stays in the sled and doesn't end up all over your gear in the truck bed.

 

[25ft-up]

Get 54". Don't get the runners, waste of money. I drilled holes down the sides for tie downs. The bigger the sled is the more friction you'll get dragging it on flat ground and harder to pull, but jr is too small. I only use the sled when I can't use the cart, and in snow. Deer go in the sled all the time to transport in the truck and stays under it when butchering. Slide the sled up the ramp if I'm by myself Spray the sled inside with permethrin so ticks are contained.

 

[25ft-up]