Decoy Carts

[TheSkyBuster]

What sort of non-motorized wheeled contraption do you use to haul your guns, decoys, and layout blinds into the field? 

Dragging a loaded sled across the wheat or corn fields gets harder every season so I'm looking for another option.




Pictures?

Links?

[bowhunterforever]

I just got a cabelas super mag game cart that would work for hauling all your dekes and gear in and its on sale right now for 99 dollars. Might wanna check them out.

[hntrspud]

Ill post a pic when I get home, but I use a columbia bike trailer that hauled kids. 2 seater, very light with big rear wheels. Got it for 40 bucks, has a handle to push it too.

[seth30]

Yes please post some pics

[TheSkyBuster]

Yes please post some pics

You need a layout blind first, then you'll need something to haul it in.

























 











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[hntrspud]

Hey theres nothing wrong with putting the cart before the blind...      

[TheSkyBuster]

Hey theres nothing wrong with putting the cart before the blind...      

              




 

[HighCountryHunter88]

i retrofitted a jogger stroller with big tires

[TheSkyBuster]

i retrofitted a jogger stroller with big tires

[Mfowl]

There was a decoy cart for sale in the classifieds here just a few days ago. Big, square cart with large bicycle type tires. Seemed like it could hold a lot of gear. However I have found that pushing/pulling a heavily loaded cart through a field isn't any better than carrying your gear on your back. I've used a couple different types of game carts and both started out well but quickly detiorated as I got farther in to the field. Often times with a cart your decoy bags will begin to sag and jossle around as you go over all the bumps. They either end up falling off to one side or rubbing on your tires as you pull the cart. Also the soft soil bogs your tires down and makes the haul more trouble than its worth IMO. Putting multiple bags on a pack frame and making a slug out is the fastest easiest way I have found to get my gear in the field. Good luck!   

[AWS]

I use a game cart from Cabelas.  My hike is about 3/4 mile but nice road so I hook up the dog to it and let him pull and pretty much just steer.  In the off season I use it to haul material to backyard projects.  All the material for the porch in the background was hauled on the cart.

[ghosthunter]

Well I used the sled for years. When the field floods its a breeze.
When I first started waterfowl I carried all on my back. But one time at o dark 30 I decided to cut across a field to a pond.
Mistake. Sank past my knees and couldn't move. Wiggled out of the deke bag and climbed on top of it.
Than I clam digged for my hip waders.

Ever since I use the sled. If you get tired just take a break and sit on it.
Tried a game cart but the tires plugged up with mud.

[seth30]

Yes please post some pics

You need a layout blind first, then you'll need something to haul it in.

I know where I can get a free one in skagit county























 











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[TheSkyBuster]

I know where I can get a free one in skagit county

Just be careful the Black dog might eat ya. 

[magnus100]

I've always used the gardening carts that have two tires and a box and handle in front. You can modify it for larger tires if you like. They work awesome except in gumbo mud.  Harbor freight sells some.
Mike

[hntrspud]

Ok here it is. Just imagine it with camo. Use a couple bungees, add a piece or 2 of pvc, and you are good to go! This is a 12 slot magnum full body decoy bag FYI. I use them because I can get a good 20 deeks in them, add teal and you got more.

[arguhl]

here is the beast I've used in the past. It's up for sale now for a reasonable offer. Two guys can push out ten dozen dekes, layout blinds etc. I was originally asking 400 but Ill take a reasonable offer

[JJD]

The Cabela's haulers are ok as long a the ground is solid, but in reality, nothin works well when the ground is soft and muddy.
My hauler has hauled way more goose decoys than big game.
Biggest issue is decoy bags rubbing on the wheels if the load shifts a little.  We try to secure them in place with tie downs and/or bungy cords, but how stable it stays depends on the terrain. Thought about building some bolt on side boards for the hauler, but have not gotten to that project yet.
While they will hold a fair amount of weight, they can get top heavy pretty easy.

[quackattack90]

here is the beast I've used in the past. It's up for sale now for a reasonable offer. Two guys can push out ten dozen dekes, layout blinds etc. I was originally asking 400 but Ill take a reasonable offer

Mine is very similar to this one but added about 6 inches of foam in the bottom so it floats! A real life saver in pond with super muddy bottoms.  I've even used it to float across deep irrigation ditches!

[Tealer]

I build mine. I use 26" tires with 3/4" axles. Works great, never have to haul anything on your back.

[pianoman9701]

I just got a cabelas super mag game cart that would work for hauling all your dekes and gear in and its on sale right now for 99 dollars. Might wanna check them out.

Cheaper than it was 13 years ago. Get the wheel covers for it, too. It keeps the corn stalks out of the spokes.