Post by: h5c5o5 on August 15, 2013, 11:32:48 AM
SO one of my hunting partners had to back out of our trip this year and unfortunately he was the one with the truck. Luckily we can still get to where we are going in my city car but it raises some logistical issues if we are successful.
Have any of you guys ever driven an elk in a sedan? Got any good tips on how to keep it cool (cant bring the freezer now that we dont have the truck)? I've heard of using an old sleeping bag filled with dry ice, any idea if that would work?
As a side not, I have access to a freezer that is 4 hrs away by car. Just looking for a way to keep the meat cool until then.
Post by: h5c5o5 on August 15, 2013, 11:33:35 AM
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Post by: 6x6in6 on August 15, 2013, 11:35:58 AM
Have any of you guys ever driven an elk in a sedan?
I can't seem to get one to climb into the passenger seat to take 'em for a drive. :chuckle:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 15, 2013, 11:36:13 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 15, 2013, 11:37:47 AM
I think you're going to have to bone the meat out and put it in coolers. Probably 3 good sized coolers maybe?
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 15, 2013, 11:40:07 AM
Have any of you guys ever driven an elk in a sedan?
I can't seem to get one to climb into the passenger seat to take 'em for a drive. :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 15, 2013, 11:41:52 AM
Post by: h5c5o5 on August 15, 2013, 11:43:50 AM
Any idea how many coolers are required? How big was your elk and how many coolers did it fill up?
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 15, 2013, 11:46:15 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 15, 2013, 11:52:09 AM
Can you get one big cooler in the trunk and one on the backseat?
Post by: Broken Arrow on August 15, 2013, 11:54:01 AM
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Post by: Wazukie on August 15, 2013, 11:57:47 AM
:yeah: We have transported several elk in a Suzuki Jeep, just bone it out and put in coolers. I agree with Jacklope.
Suzuki doesn't has never made a Jeep! Please do not degrade the name of a Samurai by calling it a Jeep :chuckle: To the OP, it'll fit, just do what everyone has already suggested, except for tying it to the top :yike:
Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 15, 2013, 12:01:22 PM
:yeah: We have transported several elk in a Suzuki Jeep, just bone it out and put in coolers. I agree with Jacklope.
Suzuki doesn't has never made a Jeep! Please do not degrade the name of a Samurai by calling it a Jeep :chuckle: To the OP, it'll fit, just do what everyone has already suggested, except for tying it to the top :yike:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Still looks like a jeep!
Post by: 724wd on August 15, 2013, 12:37:09 PM
my buddy stuffed last years 4x3 in his acura legend. Whole, minus the gut pile. Trying to find one with the trunk open.
wait, was that a 4x3 with single eyeguards, doubles, or inclusive?! :chuckle:
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 15, 2013, 12:46:38 PM
:yeah: We have transported several elk in a Suzuki Jeep, just bone it out and put in coolers. I agree with Jacklope.
Suzuki doesn't has never made a Jeep! Please do not degrade the name of a Samurai by calling it a Jeep :chuckle: To the OP, it'll fit, just do what everyone has already suggested, except for tying it to the top :yike:
The opposite is true. Calling a Suzuki a Jeep is an insult to any Jeep. Except the Compass and Patriot.
Post by: washelkhunter on August 15, 2013, 12:49:08 PM
Post by: Thefisherman83 on August 15, 2013, 12:50:56 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 15, 2013, 12:51:08 PM
Why don't you swap vehicles with the guy who backed out for the hunt?
:yeah:
Post by: Curly on August 15, 2013, 12:57:25 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on August 15, 2013, 01:01:20 PM
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Post by: dreamingbig on August 15, 2013, 01:25:44 PM
1. Bring a large blue tarp and an old sleeping bag
2. Quarter elk
3. Lay tarp in trunk
4. Cover entire bottom with bags of ice left in the bag.
5. Put quarters on top of ice
6. Cover quarters with rest of tarp
7. Lay old sleeping bag over the top
8. Drive the rest of the way home with the AC on or windows open.
Should work just fine.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 15, 2013, 01:34:28 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on August 15, 2013, 01:58:15 PM
I put a froze solid whitetail doe in the back seat of a rental car once with it's feet sticking out one back window.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Love it!
Post by: bowjunkie on August 15, 2013, 06:34:48 PM
the resturant stores have those cooler bags that are big enough to hold a goat
Post by: MerriamMagician on August 15, 2013, 06:50:40 PM
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