). Get that thing quartered and hung as quick as you can in some shade. Any tips on keeping meat cool and packing out solo? Aron Snyder explains how he loads meat into his backpack and how he keeps blood off his bag. Elk hunting isn't easy, and the comfort of a car camp can keep you in the game longer. I’ll haul it out whole only if I can get the elk on a cart or sled, and with reasonable effort and speed get it somewhere fast to be processed, without compromising the … So on and so forth until all the loads are 1/2 way, then repeat the process to get the meat to camp. I don't know that it saves any time, but its less continuous time with a load on your back and gets your legs a break, while still getting the meat out. I hunted 76 archery solo in 2017 and would echo what others have said about the terrain being very challenging. How to Pack Out an Elk: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Human Pack Horse Pack choice and adjustment. Packing out an elk solo is like eating an elephant. I'm in the same boat. An average bull elk takes me 3 trips to pack out alone, but I bone it and usually don't take the cape. But weather can play a factor I have seen it quite hot in November in Montana a few times. But if... You can kill a turkey with just about any working shotgun. Just skinning and quartering an animal alone is a task in itself. Figure it will be tight but hopefully possible. The farthest we've ever packed an elk out it between 6.5-7 miles (tracked by GPS) and it was a cow. Packing out an elk solo is like eating an elephant. I have packed 5 elk out of my favorite spot. every situations different. More the physical exhaustion that was sure to occur while traveling miles with the weight on my back. I only had a half mile to pack to a road but it seemed it was all uphill. Lots of good suggestions in the thread. But, I'll generally do more pack trips the further I am from the truck. Guns. Lay out the elk full-length on either side, and cut the skin around its lower foreleg and hindleg, just above the knee. Some can hold enough gear for multi-day trips . It may not display this or other websites correctly. Packing it out is another, and multiple trips might be in order. January 4, 2016. JavaScript is disabled. You need to take it one bite at a time. No joke on that hero load advice, a gamble for sure. If I have an elk already skinned and quartered on the ground, I’m most likely to go ahead and debone the elk meat. It’s better to leave the bone in the quarters because 1) there is less surface area on the meat, so butchers can still “age” it 2) it’s far less bloody or messy 3) It provides structure that makes it easier to pack and 4) it saves you 1-2 hours of hard work. Took me a couple of hours the afternoon I shot him and the next morning. The spot I most often hunt in CO is about 4 miles from the truck. You need to take it one bite at a time. Everyone misses on occasion. Packing an Elk out solo is not easy but also not that bad but you could loose some meat to spoilage or predators between trips depending on how far you have to pack it. Then I roll over onto my hands and knees and stand up. Regardless, for a first time elk hunter going solo, I would advise you to do a car camp and keep things mobile. No big deal. Nature's refrigerator. Two easy trips after that. Don't let the meat get wet. Go back to the kill and haul another load 1/2 way. Know your way. Worst pack out for me was only 1/4 mile solo to road. May be an all nighter if you get one down. Weight distribution. Carry good knives and game bags in it. Hunting. If you get one down and need a hand, I might be able to help. It is a lot of work and very tiring especially if you are not acclimated. Maybe we'll run into each other up in the hills. Safety. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I did hear of several people that took off early (after burning lots of points) because they were just not in shape to go high and consider packing out an elk. All rights reserved. In Idaho, it doesn't seem like they are interested in packing out an elk for $500 - $600. Depending on the season, there are certain restrictions in place. Mostly of packing out an animal solo. From: Glunt@work. We get asked a lot how we get the meat from the mountain to our home. Big game retrieval requires a comprehensive plan. Your elk hunt pack list should include approved gear for the season. Immediately bone the meat out and put it in game bags (I like pillow cases). Then I slide my arms through the shoulder straps and snap the belt on and tighten all three as best I can. Even in early Sept. that area gets pretty cool at night. Aug 2, 2016. But the actuality of it is, I did do it all myself. Another tactic we've started using is relay-packing, depending on the terrain and conditions. Good luck look forward to the story. Just be prepared for an injury or early snow. Check out these trending tricks from some of the country’s... Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. The east side of the canyon I shot him out of had nearly 2 feet of snow drifts. Tim Burnett is hunting the mountains near his childhood home in Central Idaho. For the heavyweight/slow-pace days, I don’t target a specific pace. If the … The biggest problem with doing a backpack hunt, especially when coming from out of state, is you're SOL if they elk aren't there. Elk hunting season can vary slightly depending on which state you are hunting in. Instead of packing a load the whole way back to camp, you haul it 1/2 way or so. SB 380 Increase Non resident tags in Montana. Not sure If I should just go or wait another year until hopefully I can find a hunting partner. Shady spot preferably on a north slope or in the bottom of a canyon where the air stays cool. I tried to pack out two bone-in front shoulders at the same time and saw stars after about 200 yards. I'm deciding if I should go Elk hunting this year doing an OTC elk hunt in CO. So 38 days from our elk hunt my best friend says he may not be able to go due to conflicts with work. The last elk i killed was a cow about 2 miles in and 3 of us got it out in one trip. The goal is something I refer to as Time Under Ruck (TUR) — this is purely to get the body used to the inherent suck that is packing out an elk. My dad and his dad are still in for the trip but they just deer hunt and won't be able to be much help packing a elk. This is another great time to test out your hunting footwear. Packing Elk Meat: Big Game Retrieval Made Easier. Transporting hundreds of pounds of meat back to the campsite can be less painful if you know how to pack. Field Test: The New Straight-Pull Savage Impulse Rifle. I can’t understate the effort involved in field dressing an animal and then packing out the meat (150-200 pounds for an elk), in addition to gear. Your State-by-State Spring 2021 Turkey Forecast. If you car camp and day hike it and don't find sign, drive to the next drainage. If you have a few strong and fit individuals who are willing to share the load (and your meat harvest) the task is … A quality freighter frame and a pair of treking poles should help. Thanks for any tips or past experience. By John Haviland. Skin, quarter and bone. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, http://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?261698-Meat-Field-Care. Many of them are rough around the edges, in the field A LOT and aren't the most savvy with an iphone or email. Elk Hunting Season. Of course, it is totally doable, but it is definitely something to think about. Packed 2 elk solo with balancing elk quarters over the shoulder and 2 others with horses, 10+ with the sleds. 28-Jan-16. You probably already have the needed gear if doing a car camp. It allows you to move areas more easily if you're not finding sign. If you get one down and need a hand, I might be able to help. I think it was started by bambistew. To save time and effort when packing out elk, try the gutless method to efficiently remove all meat, including the tenderloins. Problem is this would be my first time Elk hunting and camping in the back country and then if I get something getting it out seems daunting. My first year elk hunting we shit a pair of 6 points that died 40 yards apart, took 2.5 days of packing to get them all out. Hunt with a frame pack, so that you don't come out empty. It will probably be pretty chilly in the upper elevations your gonna be in at night. Like if it's downhill or up hill to the truck and the distance. Being physically and mentally prepared for this is incredibly important. All the bones came out after that. very far in, solo). Packing elk is the biggest hurdle of solo hunting. Keep the meat dry and get that good crusty film on it. I set it upright on the ground and sit in front of it. The mobility is key! While I’ve used my kids’ sled to haul deer, it didn’t exactly hold up, which is why paying for a … Meat can stand quite a bit of heat, if it is off the bone and hung where the air can get to it well. However, elk hunting season typically takes place between late summer and late fall. If you're worried about warm temperatures, do some research on citric acid. 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Nothing crazy, a little over 3 miles in, mostly off trail, and 2000’ up so coming out was downhill. Each load on my external frame pack is in the 80-90 Lb range. How you handle yourself in the wake of a humiliating whiff is a skill to be... Fawns given the novel coronavirus in a lab passed it to other deer. ll your hard work finally paid off and you have an elk down, but what's the best way to efficiently get it back to your truck? Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. I'd say average is 3 ish miles. Quarter it with meat on bone in a good game bag so you get better airflow and more surface area exposed to air. Using a gut-hook or gutting blade, zip open the skin on both legs, working upward to the lower body. Four trips instead of two adds up quickly if you’re a few miles in the backcountry when you get an elk down (3 miles away = 24 total miles of hiking!). Sled. 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Had a great hunt with tons on bugling. 7 Tips for Catching Big Cold-Weather Bass. Also, I take a pack frame in the truck with the sleds, just in case. Discover Field & Stream's best hunting content related to tips, reports, guns, gear, trips, and stories. Shot an elk standing chest deep in water and it went less than 10 yards and dropped in the 3 ft deep swampy pond. I'm 46 and can easily pack out a bull in two additional trips if I take some the day of the kill. Hunt with a friend — you’ll be glad to have them along. Packing out the elk solo is mostly a mental challenge. Idaho is strict with the outfitter licenses that. Get some good bags to keep flies away from your meat. I bone out everything, just never done an elk. A quality freighter frame and a pair of treking poles should help. There is a great thread on here about backcountry meat care if you search for it. These guys packing fanny packs are hunting near the vehicle. Hunt with a good pack that you can take a fair load out with you the first trip. © 2021 Camden Media. But this is during the rifle hunt, not during the earlier archery hunt when weather is warmer. I'll be in the area from the 31st thru the 9th. Get out there boys and make it count. This step-by-step plan will have you into... Next to a punched turkey tag, there’s not a more satisfying spring bounty than a boatload of morels. How far is to far in to kill and get out solo with no loss of meat? Seems like if your solo one of the hardest things is just getting the damn pack on your back once its loaded. Except for one hind quarter which my bro in law packed I packed a bull out solo in unit 23 near Gordon Canyon. If no sleds with snow, long rope, ends tied to each quarter (better for snow, downhill, without a lot of shrubs, trees, etc. Looking to do something different to bag your next gobbler? I wish my first bull was only three trips! Took me 4 trips, plus my wife carried the head. Plus, it’s safer. solo packing out elk, ... fire eliminates the necessity of packing a stove for cooking, not ... made by an elk hunter for elk hunters. Helping my Father-In-Law and my Father hunt Elk. Boning it out then throwing in a game bag is a good way to spoil it as it just sits there in a blob and festers. I pack 2 or 3 hefty bags so I can submerge the meat in a creek if available. This backpack hunting gear page has been updated the summer of 2013) As I was wrapping up my hunt of 2012, I took time to take pictures of some of my gear and wrote notes about what I wanted to remove or replace for my BackCountry Bull hunt of 2013. Been kicking this thought around all summer, and wondering if I could get away w three trips. I'll … You are using an out of date browser. You must log in or register to reply here. “How far is it?” That’s a question asked often just prior to packing out game. The worst packout was an old bull, opener of archery season. I'll be in the area from the 31st thru the 9th. The Hottest New Crossbows for 2021. Fishing. Supposedly the meat will last 1-2 weeks that way. Hunting. are issued, with some big ass areas only having one license. Even if you both fill your tags and ultimately do the same amount of work as hunting solo, misery loves company. The best pack for elk Hunting needs to carry certain gear and be durable to hold up to rugged conditions and pack a lot of meat after a kill. Always hunt with a pack that can carry a load. Hang it in the coolest place that you can find. Thanks for asking this question (and the answers). Then up your scouting game. More Out There. Latest. This was no trail for prob 4 miles. I told my buddy that we gonna have to eat a bunch of it onsite before we start packing it out. Boning out saves weight, but I only do it if I am really worried about weight (i.e. I have cut up and packed out 50+ elk on horses, so the process was not something I feared. Want to have your best turkey season ever? But doing it with a project gun that you’ve... Last fall’s deer sign is still plain to see in early spring, and you can tromp wherever you want, including... Saying enough is enough, Florida’s Conservation Commission is outlawing ecosystem-damaging invasive species. Packing Time: A Solo Elk Hunt. Soon my definition of "big game" will be cottontail rabbit : >). Get that thing quartered and hung as quick as you can in some shade. Any tips on keeping meat cool and packing out solo? Aron Snyder explains how he loads meat into his backpack and how he keeps blood off his bag. Elk hunting isn't easy, and the comfort of a car camp can keep you in the game longer. I’ll haul it out whole only if I can get the elk on a cart or sled, and with reasonable effort and speed get it somewhere fast to be processed, without compromising the … So on and so forth until all the loads are 1/2 way, then repeat the process to get the meat to camp. I don't know that it saves any time, but its less continuous time with a load on your back and gets your legs a break, while still getting the meat out. I hunted 76 archery solo in 2017 and would echo what others have said about the terrain being very challenging. How to Pack Out an Elk: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Human Pack Horse Pack choice and adjustment. Packing out an elk solo is like eating an elephant. I'm in the same boat. An average bull elk takes me 3 trips to pack out alone, but I bone it and usually don't take the cape. But weather can play a factor I have seen it quite hot in November in Montana a few times. But if... You can kill a turkey with just about any working shotgun. Just skinning and quartering an animal alone is a task in itself. Figure it will be tight but hopefully possible. The farthest we've ever packed an elk out it between 6.5-7 miles (tracked by GPS) and it was a cow. Packing out an elk solo is like eating an elephant. I have packed 5 elk out of my favorite spot. every situations different. More the physical exhaustion that was sure to occur while traveling miles with the weight on my back. I only had a half mile to pack to a road but it seemed it was all uphill. Lots of good suggestions in the thread. But, I'll generally do more pack trips the further I am from the truck. Guns. Lay out the elk full-length on either side, and cut the skin around its lower foreleg and hindleg, just above the knee. Some can hold enough gear for multi-day trips . It may not display this or other websites correctly. Packing it out is another, and multiple trips might be in order. January 4, 2016. JavaScript is disabled. You need to take it one bite at a time. No joke on that hero load advice, a gamble for sure. If I have an elk already skinned and quartered on the ground, I’m most likely to go ahead and debone the elk meat. It’s better to leave the bone in the quarters because 1) there is less surface area on the meat, so butchers can still “age” it 2) it’s far less bloody or messy 3) It provides structure that makes it easier to pack and 4) it saves you 1-2 hours of hard work. Took me a couple of hours the afternoon I shot him and the next morning. The spot I most often hunt in CO is about 4 miles from the truck. You need to take it one bite at a time. Everyone misses on occasion. Packing an Elk out solo is not easy but also not that bad but you could loose some meat to spoilage or predators between trips depending on how far you have to pack it. Then I roll over onto my hands and knees and stand up. Regardless, for a first time elk hunter going solo, I would advise you to do a car camp and keep things mobile. No big deal. Nature's refrigerator. Two easy trips after that. Don't let the meat get wet. Go back to the kill and haul another load 1/2 way. Know your way. Worst pack out for me was only 1/4 mile solo to road. May be an all nighter if you get one down. Weight distribution. Carry good knives and game bags in it. Hunting. If you get one down and need a hand, I might be able to help. It is a lot of work and very tiring especially if you are not acclimated. Maybe we'll run into each other up in the hills. Safety. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I did hear of several people that took off early (after burning lots of points) because they were just not in shape to go high and consider packing out an elk. All rights reserved. In Idaho, it doesn't seem like they are interested in packing out an elk for $500 - $600. Depending on the season, there are certain restrictions in place. Mostly of packing out an animal solo. From: Glunt@work. We get asked a lot how we get the meat from the mountain to our home. Big game retrieval requires a comprehensive plan. Your elk hunt pack list should include approved gear for the season. Immediately bone the meat out and put it in game bags (I like pillow cases). Then I slide my arms through the shoulder straps and snap the belt on and tighten all three as best I can. Even in early Sept. that area gets pretty cool at night. Aug 2, 2016. But the actuality of it is, I did do it all myself. Another tactic we've started using is relay-packing, depending on the terrain and conditions. Good luck look forward to the story. Just be prepared for an injury or early snow. Check out these trending tricks from some of the country’s... Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. The east side of the canyon I shot him out of had nearly 2 feet of snow drifts. Tim Burnett is hunting the mountains near his childhood home in Central Idaho. For the heavyweight/slow-pace days, I don’t target a specific pace. If the … The biggest problem with doing a backpack hunt, especially when coming from out of state, is you're SOL if they elk aren't there. Elk hunting season can vary slightly depending on which state you are hunting in. Instead of packing a load the whole way back to camp, you haul it 1/2 way or so. SB 380 Increase Non resident tags in Montana. Not sure If I should just go or wait another year until hopefully I can find a hunting partner. Shady spot preferably on a north slope or in the bottom of a canyon where the air stays cool. I tried to pack out two bone-in front shoulders at the same time and saw stars after about 200 yards. I'm deciding if I should go Elk hunting this year doing an OTC elk hunt in CO. So 38 days from our elk hunt my best friend says he may not be able to go due to conflicts with work. The last elk i killed was a cow about 2 miles in and 3 of us got it out in one trip. The goal is something I refer to as Time Under Ruck (TUR) — this is purely to get the body used to the inherent suck that is packing out an elk. My dad and his dad are still in for the trip but they just deer hunt and won't be able to be much help packing a elk. This is another great time to test out your hunting footwear. Packing Elk Meat: Big Game Retrieval Made Easier. Transporting hundreds of pounds of meat back to the campsite can be less painful if you know how to pack. Field Test: The New Straight-Pull Savage Impulse Rifle. I can’t understate the effort involved in field dressing an animal and then packing out the meat (150-200 pounds for an elk), in addition to gear. Your State-by-State Spring 2021 Turkey Forecast. If you car camp and day hike it and don't find sign, drive to the next drainage. If you have a few strong and fit individuals who are willing to share the load (and your meat harvest) the task is … A quality freighter frame and a pair of treking poles should help. Thanks for any tips or past experience. By John Haviland. Skin, quarter and bone. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, http://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?261698-Meat-Field-Care. Many of them are rough around the edges, in the field A LOT and aren't the most savvy with an iphone or email. Elk Hunting Season. Of course, it is totally doable, but it is definitely something to think about. Packed 2 elk solo with balancing elk quarters over the shoulder and 2 others with horses, 10+ with the sleds. 28-Jan-16. You probably already have the needed gear if doing a car camp. It allows you to move areas more easily if you're not finding sign. If you get one down and need a hand, I might be able to help. I think it was started by bambistew. To save time and effort when packing out elk, try the gutless method to efficiently remove all meat, including the tenderloins. Problem is this would be my first time Elk hunting and camping in the back country and then if I get something getting it out seems daunting. My first year elk hunting we shit a pair of 6 points that died 40 yards apart, took 2.5 days of packing to get them all out. Hunt with a frame pack, so that you don't come out empty. It will probably be pretty chilly in the upper elevations your gonna be in at night. Like if it's downhill or up hill to the truck and the distance. Being physically and mentally prepared for this is incredibly important. All the bones came out after that. very far in, solo). Packing elk is the biggest hurdle of solo hunting. Keep the meat dry and get that good crusty film on it. I set it upright on the ground and sit in front of it. The mobility is key! While I’ve used my kids’ sled to haul deer, it didn’t exactly hold up, which is why paying for a … Meat can stand quite a bit of heat, if it is off the bone and hung where the air can get to it well. 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Get the meat de-boned, cooled down, dried out, then put it in contractor bags and submerge in a creek. It’s best to line up a horse packer ahead of time if you’re solo. Travel Towel. Nothing crazy, a little over 3 miles in, mostly off trail, and 2000’ up so coming out was downhill. Each load on my external frame pack is in the 80-90 Lb range. How you handle yourself in the wake of a humiliating whiff is a skill to be... Fawns given the novel coronavirus in a lab passed it to other deer. ll your hard work finally paid off and you have an elk down, but what's the best way to efficiently get it back to your truck? Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. I'd say average is 3 ish miles. Quarter it with meat on bone in a good game bag so you get better airflow and more surface area exposed to air. Using a gut-hook or gutting blade, zip open the skin on both legs, working upward to the lower body. Four trips instead of two adds up quickly if you’re a few miles in the backcountry when you get an elk down (3 miles away = 24 total miles of hiking!). Sled. For the most part, Elk hunting is not considered a luxury travel experience, and you’ll … Was wiped out by the time I got it out and butchered. I'd say get it quartered and hung up in the shade asap. One of the best features of a bag is to be light and easy to carry with or without a load. How many trips to get a average size bull out? I'll shoot one up to about 7 miles in when solo, but I get stupid and throw that "rule" out the door if I get in that far and see a nice bull even further in. I'll be cheering you on. Four key types of firearms to stash in your vehicle in case of emergency, A couple days on a quail plantation bring back old memories, and inspire plans for a future family hunting adventure. On and so forth until all the loads are 1/2 way it quartered and hung as quick as can! 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