Got a deer.....how do you get the thing out?

[boneaddict]

I splurged for a helicopter this year Plat.

[irishevox]

you figure it out do what you have to!!!! Always have a plan man

[Rainier10]

Congrats on getting your first deer and getting it out.

I remember my first elk and the wife asking "what are we going to do now?  We should call somebody."  I said we aren't calling anybody, everything that inside belongs outside, then we cut it into pieces small enough that I can carry.  I gutted it, cut off a hind quarter and told her to keep cutting until I got back.

It was a great learn as you go event and I have to say we are much better at after many different modifications to the process.

You have to be able to adjust on the fly to your situation at the time.  Each time there is a different twist.

Congrats again on getting it done and out of the woods, it will get easier.....maybe.

[MerriamMagician]

Well theres already a lot of answers been given, but heres how I do it. Use the gutless method and get all the quarters off, backstraps, loins, and everything else. Cut head off, dont forget evidence of sex on one back quarter. And as long as its not a huge deer throw everything on a pack frame and take him out in a single trip. For most whitetails and blacktails its a piece of cake if your in good shape. Mulies are a little harder, but I did it just last year. Packed him out three miles in some semi-nasty terrain. 

[baker5150]

I used the "Deer Backpack" and it works pretty well.  I do recommend wrapping the animal in hunters orange.  Never can be too safe during modern season.

[billythekidrock]

I used the "Deer Backpack" and it works pretty well.  I do recommend wrapping the animal in hunters orange.  Never can be too safe during modern season.

[BiggLuke]

Best method is tho shoot a fawn.... they pack really easy. Just throw it over your shoulder.   

[billythekidrock]

haven't read the I do it so here it is.  I use a "good" packframe.  cut the deer in half between the 4th and 5th rib so there are 2 equal sized chunks.  strap one on the packframe with the head down.  put something bright on the horns.  use tiedown straps that don't give or loosen not bungies or rope.  walk out to rig and lock the front half in truck and return for the back half.  I have done this many times.  it is easier with 2 people.  with elk I carry the head out.  then return to quarter the animal, skin and load each quarter on a packframe.  the packframes can be consolidated, 2 together with straps or 3 together, etc.  you can go one step further and bone the animal out and put the meat in the packbag then you don't need the straps.  I am surprised more people don't get animals out this way .  it aint easy but where I go you cant drag.    good luck.    mike w

[HntnFsh]

Yep. Same way you do an elk!

[HntnFsh]

Get a couple young studs like my awesome brother in law and my son to pack them out for me!
That one was about 2 miles in the dark!

Its like a competition between those guys when the going gets tough they have to try to show each other up. Sure makes life easier for me. And my back!

[pashok23]

Shouldn't u have already had that figured out before you shot it?

[Tom Tamer]

Whatever you do, avoid trying to hog tie it on a pole like you see in the movies. Worst way to carry ever.

You could quarter and pack out in a couple trips.  I have personally helped a buddy drag one out about a mile.  Strap on the antlers and a strap on the front legs and walk out side by side.  I would recommend quartering though. Congrats!

Agreed the Hog tie to a pole is pure hell, deer cart, tobbagan and a rope, cut, quarter, and pack out.Little pre planning goes a long ways.

[NOCK NOCK]

Here is the best way, get em out BEFORE you shoot em.   

[Jamieb]

[irishevox]

so any pics?