Tips for Packing Meat Out

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cnelk

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Share your tips for packing meat.
What have you found that works and what didnt?

Some of mine:
1- I like to take some Aleve before I start. Because I know its gonna hurt...

2 - Load the heavy part higher on your back [women should pack it slightly lower]

3 - Tighten the waist belt snug, above your hips
 
I\'ll be watching this thread, since I don\'t have the horses any more, it\'s going to be on my back or in a game cart.

\"archery bum\" said:
I bought trekking poles for the steep climbs and descents
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I bought some ski poles after the ski season and got them for next to nothing. Been using them for a lot of years, they have saved me from falling a bunch of times.
 
Do your best to not have to carry out the meat uphill. This becomes more important as you get older.

Don\'t buy a cheap frame pack.

I get less tired with more trips with lighter weight, than less trips with heavy weight. Plus, there\'s less chance of injury.

I carried out bones when I was younger. I don\'t anymore.

A cow has no antlers to carry out.
 
Trying to drag an elk out whole or even in half to save time pobably isn\'t worth it if you have any sort of distance to cover...quartering is always an easier option. :upthumb:
 
There are four ways to pack an elk out. 1) Horse, 2) ATV, 3) Pickup Truck) 4) A strong partner with a weak mind! Anything else just plain sucks! :wtf:
 
Don\'t panic...you have more time than you think to get it done (depending on your schedule)

With quarters hanging in the shade, I\'ve left them up to three full days, and never experienced any type of spoilage.

As Stillhunter mentioned, I will always opt for more trips with lighter loads. Much easier on your body, and you get to enjoy the scenery longer ;)

And, I always have my SLIP System with me...\"unslipped\" as a trekking pole, to help stabilize me on my way out (which is always uphill where I hunt)

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I agree with Still Hunter and WW. These old goats are not just gas bags, even if they sound like one under a load. :lol: I have also found that shorter pack outs are better than long ones. There are real limits for me. There are some places elk are safe from my arrows.
 
\"Pikemaster\" said:
My tip is: you can\'t eat the bones so leave them in the woods.
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Yes you can! The leg bone marrow is one of my favorite parts of the elk! Bring a bone saw and at least cut the middle sections of those leg bones out. Obviously they are awesome in stews/soups, but baked then scooped onto a piece of good bread with some salt and pepper... HOOTENANNY that stuff is amazing!
My parents grew up in Africa (I did too as a kid), but the locals would give the marrow to sick people to cure their ailments.
 
What do you guys carry with you while you are hunting so you are ready to pack the meat out? Knive, game bags, rope? I\'ve packed out a couple but when loading my backpack I am wondering what do I really need.
 
\"wiarcher\" said:
What do you guys carry with you while you are hunting so you are ready to pack the meat out? Knive, game bags, rope? I\'ve packed out a couple but when loading my backpack I am wondering what do I really need.
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Knife, Game bags, Paracord, Emergency Blanket. The blanket is a safety item that serves two purposes. It can be placed on the ground to lie the quarters on if you are wrestling them into a game bag by yourself. After that one foot infront of the other and keep hydrated.
 
I always carry about 3-4 of the 2.5 Gallon Hefty ziplock bags. I use these to place the tenderloins and backstraps so that they do not dry out.

I agree with getting a good pack to handle heavy loads out. Get a set of trekking poles if you do not have them, they help take a lot of the load off going both uphill and downhill as well as keeping one stable when going over obstacles or crossing streams.
 
Since you bumped this Dan...here\'s a tip to lighten your load when it come to packing game bags (I shot this video last Season)

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDykz-QQNT0&index=1&list=UUfE5Ohb-fmhACAIsmzhSZLg[/youtube]
 
Looks good Jeff!
I can see how those would do a great job protecting the meat from flies and stuff and it\'s definitely lighter than game bags.


Great videos!!!! Make and post more :upthumb:
 
next elk, i really want to bring out some marrow bones. and i want to do a neck bone in roast for tacos.

i\'ll make my younger brother carry it.


no shame in helping each other to your feet. saves your knee and back.
 
A 70#, 12 year old boy that plays lacrosse year round can carry a LOT more meat than you\'d expect. Pound for pound, he out-hauled the weight I had. :shock:
 
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