To drag or to carry? That is the question!

[leeroyjones76]

I've just got a trace deer sled from bushwear and it slides along very easily. Pleased with it so far.

 

[devon deer stalker]

I've just got a trace deer sled from bushwear and it slides along very easily. Pleased with it so far.

If it hasn't got runners make some, also reinforce the corners and pull points, then it will be fine

Otter sled availability uk?

Does anyone know where they are available in the uk, it seems they are like rocking horse poop?. Mike

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[RM100]

If it hasn't got runners make some, also reinforce the corners and pull points, then it will be fine

Otter sled availability uk?

Does anyone know where they are available in the uk, it seems they are like rocking horse poop?. Mike

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

I use the Otter mini sled for fallow. Really good.

Be careful of attaching runners. Plenty of SD posts about the runner’s destroying the sleds at the attachment point. I don’t really need them, but then I never do more than 1 fallow and don’t shoot huge numbers/year.

I do remember a largish buck that I dragged almost a mile….nearly killed me off!

 

[devon deer stalker]

Be careful of attaching runners. Plenty of SD posts about the runner’s destroying the sleds at the attachment point. I don’t really need them, but then I never do more than 1 fallow and don’t shoot huge numbers/year.

Apart from the fact the manufacturers runners were a) crap and b) supplied with wrong fittings and c) stupidly expensive I made my own, better fittings and haven't had a problem.
Well one small problem, the fallow buck was a bit heavier than I thought and as I lifted it off the tail gate I dropped the bloody thing, I cracked the corner, but stopped the split by drilling a hole and then plastic welded.

 

[Giunchi]

Slightly off topic from the large stuff, can anyone please show me how they thread the legs to carry a small roe in one hand, sort of like a shopping bag? Been to the ends of the Internet in search of a video.

 

[Paul 600]

Slightly off topic from the large stuff, can anyone please show me how they thread the legs to carry a small roe in one hand, sort of like a shopping bag? Been to the ends of the Internet in search of a video.

Cut the front foot half way through the flat joint but cut from the front side not the usual back. Cut down the bone leaving the tendon attached, hock the rear legs as normal. Post the front foot through the rear hock and back through leaving a toggle.

Did I explain that ok?



Or a very good channel here-

Their frame is very good!

 

[Giunchi]

Perfect, I have come across these videos, but never actually watched them. Reason being I didn't want to carry it on my back. Of course the technique is the same. Thanks a lot!

 

[Jagare]

40 years ago I have carried fallow prickets out on my shoulder. One place I stalked I had a wheel barrow to transport fallow back to the van.
These days even roe deer are collected with the quad .

 

[Skinny78]

Popped out for a gentle afternoon stalk yesterday before the rain set in today. The wife had 2 Roe in 30 mins and I followed it up with 2 Fallow bucks that didn't make it to the riverbed on the edge of the field, courtesy of some well-placed Merlin's from @Virtus Precision UK..... that's when a pleasant outing turned into a PT session..... You all know what's coming!

Having returned to the car to fetch the sled, we got back to the scene with the intent of dragging them out. We loaded 1 and made it about 75m through the mud before it became apparent that my 8 stone wife was going to be no help in this endeavour; a fact she readily admitted.

Long story short, I hauled them onto my back and trudged the 1/2 mile through the shite, to the car, twice.

Having done something very similar before, I was reminded of just how little I enjoyed it then and am keen to avoid ever going through it in the future.

So..... Frame backpacks....

Are they better than sleds?
If not, why not?
Which ones would people recommend?
Has anyone got one they're willing to part with??

......or does anyone fancy donating a Polaris?!

 

[wytonpjs]

I was stuck on how to extract sika stags from forestry…. 700m to 1km from the road and at least 80m in height ( up to the road not down to it).

Save your back and as we found far, far easier than dragging - even in a Napier drag sack it’s hard work.

I imported this from the USA, four wheels which pivot and traverse logs/ ruts etc….cost me about £300 all in I think….. but I’m not sure if Bushwear are doing them….

Sooooo - I bought one in the Bushwear Sale (probably their last as it now shows none in stock) and got 20% off so delivered, it was £256 I've decided to make the wheel arms removeable so I have reversed the centre axles bolts and secure them when fitted with locking D-pins. I have also changed the fasteners to stainless steel throughout to make it a little less rust prone. Will report back idc but I needed an option that collapses to go in the car for a local shoot with fallow where I cannot use my quad. Last fallow came out in a wheelbarrow with a flat tyre which was painful - I'm hoping this will be much better

 

[biffo]

Dead sled , foldable rollable hard plastic sled that works well. I carry it over my shoulder if stalking where extraction with vehicle is difficult.
it’s lightweight, easy to carry and you don’t need to go back to the car for it. You can also store spare gloves, knife, cleaning stuff, first aid kit etc in the tube so it’s all there for the gralloch.
Think Bushwear do something similar but mine has lasted well and skates over clearfell, mud, grass, leafy woodland rides etc etc.
Look it up on you tube : Dead Sled.

 

[Andy seatrout]

Sooooo - I bought one in the Bushwear Sale (probably their last as it now shows none in stock) and got 20% off so delivered, it was £256 I've decided to make the wheel arms removeable so I have reversed the centre axles bolts and secure them when fitted with locking D-pins. I have also changed the fasteners to stainless steel throughout to make it a little less rust prone. Will report back idc but I needed an option that collapses to go in the car for a local shoot with fallow where I cannot use my quad. Last fallow came out in a wheelbarrow with a flat tyre which was painful - I'm hoping this will be much better

That’s a good price, cost me much more to import from the states…. I’ve found that the handle wobbles about to much ( up and down) so I drilled further holes in the tubing to fit locking D pins as well…. For good measure did the tail end too as it has a habit of folding in when you dump a bag of grain into the nylon mesh that forms the load ‘hammock’ - I use mine for grain and deer….

 

[Too Deer]

One of these. If the jimny can't get there then sled to get the deer or carry. I much prefer to carry out in a ogdens sack rather than the sled View attachment 287222

Thanks a lot @SussexSteve.....

Jimny Thread

 

[wytonpjs]

That’s a good price, cost me much more to import from the states…. I’ve found that the handle wobbles about to much ( up and down) so I drilled further holes in the tubing to fit locking D pins as well…. For good measure did the tail end too as it has a habit of folding in when you dump a bag of grain into the nylon mesh that forms the load ‘hammock’ - I use mine for grain and deer….

The mods so far……..

 

[RM100]

The mods so far……..

View attachment 289533View attachment 289534

Are those the wheels from TooDeer’s new motor?

 

[Giunchi]

Thanks

Cut the front foot half way through the flat joint but cut from the front side not the usual back. Cut down the bone leaving the tendon attached, hock the rear legs as normal. Post the front foot through the rear hock and back through leaving a toggle.

Did I explain that ok?



Or a very good channel here-

Their frame is very

Cut the front foot half way through the flat joint but cut from the front side not the usual back. Cut down the bone leaving the tendon attached, hock the rear legs as normal. Post the front foot through the rear hock and back through leaving a toggle.

Did I explain that ok?



Or a very good channel here-

Their frame is very good!

Thanks again for the tip. Worked perfectly.

 

[Dunwaters]

Has any of you considered bringing a loaf of bread and some butter along on your stalking expeditions?
You could just sit beside the carcass, making sandwiches and eating them until it was small enough to put in your pocket and carry it out that way.

 

[SimonC]

Think I have tried most things for Fallow but now using a game cart. Folds down and wheels can come off if needed. Works better than dragging. Some have portable winches that are another option but expensive.

Muddy Outdoors MGC400 The Mule Game Cart​

Not seen this product before and it does look interesting. Do you have experience of using it in a muddy field? Do you know of a UK supplier?

 

[TringSaint]

Anything up to a fallow doe is carried, so that would be 1 fallow doe or 1 roe buck, 1 roe doe and max 1 cwd or munty, or up to 3 cwd/ munty at any one time.

Basically, if I can lift it then I can carry it!
If not then I drive the car there or beg a farmer to use his quad!

 

[Cris]

Not seen this product before and it does look interesting. Do you have experience of using it in a muddy field? Do you know of a UK supplier?

Yes I have one and works well in a muddy field

Not seen this product before and it does look interesting. Do you have experience of using it in a muddy field? Do you know of a UK supplier?