RE: How do you get an elk out of the back country?
One tactic I saw a guide use last summer with Caribou is keeping a packboard with him with the large waterproof bags. He carried it with him everywhere with his survival gear in it so it would stay dry. After deboninga n animal, the meat was place into the waterproof, airtight bag and carried out. This is benfeficial if your in Bear country and stops the meat from spoiling in anyway. Plus it keeps the meat clean aswell as you. Good luck with your hunts.
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