I dont know how many of you guys actually own and use the cart, but we have a cart, and we have NEVER used it.
Cant leave it in the truck, because some wonderful person will take it home with them. Cant drag it into the woods everytime, because it is one more thing to bring...Already bring one thing too many.
Some of the areas that we hunt are so rocky, that Im betting youd break a leg trying to get that cart through, and if you did, it would probably have bent wheels, and the deer would be gone. SO it just stays in the basement at my uncles house...makes a cool toy for the kids though!
The only thing I could see using it for, was a BIG BEAR.
Anything else, Im dragging it....Its usually not that hard. If you use a carrabeener (sp?) you can take turns with your hunting/tracking partner if the drag is real tough. Just unclip your safety harness from the "neck strap" and hook up your buddys harness. Also, just take breaks if the dragging is FAR and ROUGH. No need to kill yourself.
Of course, if you want a cart, by all means buy it, but just think about those things I mentioned. I mean, we honestly NEVER have used the game cart we have. Probably never will....more hassle then help imo. (Just trying to save you guys some cash)
Now a roll up sled might do the trick. At least you can bring that with you everytime without much weight, noise, or bulk. Just secure the deer, and hook it up to the safety harness as I mentioned before. Not only will it make the drag easier (less friction), but it will save the hide! Now thats an IDEA that I may look into!!!![up]
Good luck this year, and hopefully we all get to try out some of these dragging methods a few times.
