RE: Elk Quartering
This is the method I use. I even go as far as to carry 4 game bags and about 12' of rope. Upon locating the downed elk, I start to quarter, instead of gutting and going back to camp. I quarter the elk, hang the meat bags, then go back to camp. Depending on how far from camp and the terrain,I sometimes will carry my frame pack, and one quarter will go back to camp with me, saves one trip!!