Blaser??? What thats lol. N no good man standing on back of pickup as be using differ jeeps eg shogun xtrail or hilux. An hilux usually canopy on it so we usually have two of us but i have had tbe struggles of reds single handed into them an the ladder was best ive foundBet you don’t have a Blaser either
Getting red deer in back of truck
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Dunwaters
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Low loader is my personal favourite but a pig on the road.
Like yourself I work alone, the ladder is quickest and best so far.
Aww i thought you were laughing about me an the ladder lol. Best i found is tractor an front loader
geoffw
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You could get it Ceracote'd though.
Dunwaters
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Flat black and call it a tactical ladder solution?
geoffw
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...with stealth coating. (As used by somebody who once saw a helicopter AND knew a chap who may have been SF)...
Possible straplines:
When you absolutely, positively, have to get every deer into the trunk.
You don't compromise. Why should your rugged vehicle cross-decking/onboarding
Dunwaters
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We’re missing a trick, it needs to be available in carbon fibre, with a warning sticker that its not insulated so don’t lean it on live electric cables.
geoffw
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You're a f*ing genius. I think we also need a "combat tested" ballistic kevlar OVERweave/Superweave AND another disclaimer- Not recommended as your primary IED blast protection device.
*For when the deer have really got cute... [pause] ... Really cute.
any one used the stainless steel tilting cradle from Donnington deer management? looks a good idea as i dont have a tow bar
EddieArran505
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I use a home-made hoist that fits right up against the lowered tailgate of my pick-up. It`s the easiest way to gralloch especially in rough or muddy ground. After gralloching I just swing it in the back - it`s already nearly there. My hoist is height adjustable so will still work for larger deer although I have to turn the hoist head around to overhang the cargo bay if the deer is particularly heavy.
Incidentally, I also made the rotating shooting seat in the back of the truck. It has adjustable gas rams on the shooting rest to allow for different weight rifles so that adjusting for elevation and pan is almost weightless and really easy. Everything locks up at the push of a couple of levers for a really steady shooting platform- great for foxing and deer. Rifle barrel is 8 feet above ground. The same seat goes on a 10 foot high tripod for a full-on high seat with about a 14 -15 foot barrel height. I can rig all this on my own. Everything packs in the back of the truck with space for deer as well. Works for me.
Incidentally, I also made the rotating shooting seat in the back of the truck. It has adjustable gas rams on the shooting rest to allow for different weight rifles so that adjusting for elevation and pan is almost weightless and really easy. Everything locks up at the push of a couple of levers for a really steady shooting platform- great for foxing and deer. Rifle barrel is 8 feet above ground. The same seat goes on a 10 foot high tripod for a full-on high seat with about a 14 -15 foot barrel height. I can rig all this on my own. Everything packs in the back of the truck with space for deer as well. Works for me.
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The way I get my deer/boar into an unmodified pickup type boot when on my own is as follows:
Drag the deer ass end closest to the back of the truck. Pick up the front half and head of the animal and lift it so it rests against the back of the vehicle and 'stands up' on its rear end. If you can secure the head /shoulders with a rope from inside the vehicle do so. Now push the head, neck and front legs into the vehicle boot and once you've done that grab the back legs and lift them while pushing the animal into the vehicle with your body to stop it falling out. As more of the animal is pushed into the vehicle you can eventually get your legs/arms underneath the haunches and lift/push the animal into the boot. No pictures as this is a last resort technique when out on your own and you will be covered in mud/blood. Ive managed to get deer and boar upto 60kg unassisted into a pickup style boot. But it is difficult and HARD work.
Dunwaters
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Youre in dire need of a section of step ladder. You’ll do yourself an injury if you carry on like that.
Unless of course you have completed the mandatory safe lifting module of your deer management courses?
John Gryphon
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Having earned a degree in loading big deer in all sorts of vehicles i will offer another method .... leaving deer gutted on ground overnight,with legs all pulled straight to set. Come back in the morning and simply stand the deer up onto its stiffened legs and roll in. The legs wont collapse as you tip the deer into the back of the truck,very effective.
Leave a singlet or whatever on the deer O/N if worried about a fox coming into it for a snack.
BTW the 3 speed winch below cost me $57 AUD delivered if anyone wanted something with some grunt.
Leave a singlet or whatever on the deer O/N if worried about a fox coming into it for a snack.
BTW the 3 speed winch below cost me $57 AUD delivered if anyone wanted something with some grunt.
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Having loaded a 260lb’er with a mate (we are both mid 30’s and regular gym goers) and nearly blowing my back out this is interesting reading. We needed to tie its head to the truckman (it has the raised side panels) then both lift the rear end in, I’m still feeling it!
are these still available? A quick google reveals nowt
are these still available? A quick google reveals nowt
Genius!Regarding point 3. Can’t you just span a length of bailing twine across the cab and attach either end of it to a door ? If you pull it up nice and tight the weight of you sitting on it will stop the doors popping open while you’re driving along. Also, by simple adjustments to the length of said bailing twine, you can simultaneously add adjustment to your seating height
If only Land Rover had consulted with me eh !
Kindest regards, Olaf
Freeforester
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Used in conjunction with a long stand - collapsible type, preferably
What a load of utter crap. Thanks for the entertaining video, it made me snigger and giggle .
i bet he’s even sold those recycled ratchet straps to people too
I love the last bit where he lifted the entire thing up and onto the tail gate. Brilliant. Kindest regards, Olaf
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