Method of graloching, level 2 and deer species

[Wills]

Dear all,

I was demonstrated to how to do a level 2 gralloch on a Roe and on questioning if i would use the same method on a bigger species, it was explained that I should do a suspended gralloch. This intrigues me as I happen to do more stalking on the hill than on low ground, and generally speaking, there aren’t any trees to do said suspended gralloch. I watched with interest as the chap whipped through the Roe with speed, but is the same method employed on red hinds?


Also, Best Practice..according to whom and how is this arrived at?

Regards

Wills

 

[Monkey Spanker]

It doesn't matter how you do it mate as long as it is clean and hygienic and the animal is fit to enter the food chain. In fact, it doesn't even have to be fit for the food chain as long as you declare it as such (ie. gut shot). Suspended gralloch is the accepted 'best practice' to ensure cleanliness and reduce risk of contamination, but if you can't achieve it then so be it.
One top tip for roe if you don't have any trees or lifting frame but have a 4 x 4 with a hatchback is to hold the hatch open with your sticks or similar and suspend the animal from the locking catch of the hatch!
MS

 

[Wills]

That is a cracking idea, thanks.

Wills

 

[David T]

Only know how to do a gralloch one way be it red or roe. Would love to know how you are meant to do a suspended gralloch on the side of a hill unless you are with someone built like Arnie !

 

[smullery]

David T,

You only do a green gralloch, with minimal holes, and complete the full gralloch once you have recovered the carcass.

Stan

 

[Uncle Norm]

I have one of David Stretton's excellent hoists, that fit onto a towball hitch. It has lifted Fallow and heavy woodland Reds with no problem. I have never been on the hill but you would need a vehicle to carry it, so probably of limited potential up there. It enables a lone stalker to deal with the largest deer without risk of a slipped disc or hernia. Excellent for woodland or farmland and adjustable for uneven ground.

 

[Taff]

I have found that if you remove your glider engines you can use the sky hooks to suspend the deer if you have no trees, do dsc you know it makes sense.

 

[re'M'ington]

I have found that if you remove your glider engines you can use the sky hooks to suspend the deer if you have no trees, do dsc you know it makes sense.

Trouble with that is Taff you would then need a set of skirting steps to reach safely.

M

 

[adjman]

I have found that if you remove your glider engines you can use the sky hooks to suspend the deer if you have no trees, do dsc you know it makes sense.

You might need some left-handed nails to hold it all together as well

 

[Eyefor]

It doesn't matter how you do it mate as long as it is clean and hygienic and the animal is fit to enter the food chain. In fact, it doesn't even have to be fit for the food chain as long as you declare it as such (ie. gut shot). Suspended gralloch is the accepted 'best practice' to ensure cleanliness and reduce risk of contamination, but if you can't achieve it then so be it.
One top tip for roe if you don't have any trees or lifting frame but have a 4 x 4 with a hatchback is to hold the hatch open with your sticks or similar and suspend the animal from the locking catch of the hatch!
MS

I use a tow-ball mounted bike rack a la

http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/shopping/Behind-the-Tow-Ball-Mounting-3-Bike-Rack.php

 

[mullbiker]

Ok I have to ask what is a green gralloch ?

You only do a green gralloch, with minimal holes, and complete the full gralloch once you have recovered the carcass.

Stan[/QUOTE]

 

[moose]

Everything below the diaphragm, think of the colour of the contents, heart,lungs, liver ,kidney's, left in.

Moose

 

[finnbear270]

You might need some left-handed nails to hold it all together as well

Not forgetting the packet of spirit level bubbles.

 

[Taff]

I thought a green gralloch was when you used as little energy as possible.

 

[finnbear270]

Featuring Chris Howard and Ray Mears, a useful link, Gralloching from field to larder. With an intro by Ray Mears,Gralloching from field to larder

 

[bobt]

someone in the pub asked for a squirrel the other day, while roost shooting last night I shot one out of a dray,

prepping it I realised I was trying a level 2 job, the cable tie was in my hand etc,

 

[finnbear270]

Bobby, Drays carry Beer!, Dreys are homes for squirrels!,(until you pop the drey with a 12 gauge!), cable ties are good for holding stuff on drays!

 

[bobt]

but if I cable tie the squirrel to the drey, would it still work?

 

[Harry mac]

but if I cable tie the squirrel to the drey, would it still work?

What line of work is your squirrel in?