Solo Hunting

[RavensdaleYoungBuck]

So I only have one friend that hunts. The others aren't man enough I guess. I was trying to find out other people's opinions about hunting out in the woods alone. Let me know your thoughts...

[huntnnw]

95% of my hunting is solo

[RavensdaleYoungBuck]

Any good methods on hauling a deer out by yourself?

[SFD2015]

I hunt deer probably 50% of the time alone. Hauling the deer out depends on you. Understanding that you are hunting alone, you need a pack frame or other device (I have a buddy that SWEARS by those old canvas newspaper holders that delivery kids used to wear) and if you don't have and way of packing one out, realize your limitations and how far you are willing to go away from the road. Just gut, quarter and pack. I have one of those Cabelas Sleds and can say, please learn from my mistake and don't waste your money.

You could also always just use a wheelbarrow. I have on more than one occasion had one in the back of my truck, but I have never used it to get a deer back to my .

[krzy4elk]

   I have'nt tried it yet, but I have heard of hunters using the blue plastic tarps to slide the deer,[or whatever] out that way.  Also one of those plastic snow sleds may work, can find them at thrift stores.  Good Luck 

[Bean Counter]

I've been out with a weapon and a tag for many seasons solo. I share a lot of the typical reasons why hard core hunters like to hunt alone. That being said, I have pretty much always had a partner whenever I've killed something. I think it's God wanting me to work on my teamwork skills.

[alecvg]

Alot of guys hunt alone.  I do it most of the time.  As far as packing out a deer alone, it would be exactly the same as with someone else, just would take a little longer and might be a little more work.  I can pack out a boned out deer in one load by myself no problem.

[huntnnw]

depends where I am at and how far. I always have my big pack on and all the gear necessary. De-bone a buck out and put in game bags and haul it out. Most my whitetail ventures I can just drag them out

[irishevox]

i got the deer cart from cabela's and no issues with it... works great.... can't really bring it in with you b/c it can be noisey, but if you make your kill you can go grab it and bring it in to get your harvest... it's sturdy and the tire are "off road" well as "off road" as it can be for cart.

[trophyhunt]

I do solo most of the time, as already said, de bone is the easiest way. It takes more time and your meat is a bit more dirty but save a bunch of weight, I'm usually in the backcountry or miles in a walk in so that's how I do it. Your always working your butt off when your successful alone, but very, very rewarding once you put all that weight down on the tailgate!

[HawkCreek]

I just gut them and then carry/drag them to the truck. I guess that's another advantage to hunting on a ranch. I'd probably try boning one out if I had far to go though. I very much enjoy hunting alone for deer, I do enjoy a nice elk camp with friends though.

[boneaddict]

Almost 100% solo.   Bone em out and start packing.  If you are in deep, better have a set of shoulders and legs on you.

[tbrady]

95% solo...  seeing how I am solo I always carry the 10 essentials just in case I were to get hurt.  I try to be very careful and my biggest concern is having a bad fall or getting bit by a rattler.  Something I am strongly considering purchasing is a Delorme Inreach, it's a 2-way satellite messenger plus emergency beacon so if I did really get hurt I would at least be able to call for help.  Most of the places I hunt have zero cell coverage.

[jasnt]

95% of my hunting is solo

 
I like hunting alone.  Unless im predator hunting,than and extra set of eyes is sometimes helpful

[12Gauge]

Have hunted solo many many years ago, when I was in my early 20's.  Won't do it anymore.  To many things can go wrong and may not come back home to my family or come back with less limb or something.

Two or three years ago, eastern WA modern rifle deer hunt, my hunting partner and I helped a guy out who shot himself in the leg with a .22, right after he shot a grouse.  I have helped people who got lost,  I've been lost myself and gotten my vehicle stuck.