I' m a little confused.

I was thinking the same things as Elkamp, in that, how in the heck would you get them out whole? And better yet, why?

I just started elk hunting two years ago, and have only been lucky enough to haul one elk off the mountain. But as far as I could tell, why wouldn' t you want to do it right there? Why not get the hide off, let it cool, quarter and bebone it...let it cool...then pack it up and haul it down to hang?

I don' t remember how long that took us, but I don' t think it was over an hour and a half or so between the two of us. It was so easy, and it would seem to be the method of choice rather than organizing a convoy of ATV' s or a small town to come and help you with your animal.

Obviously by my name I am a TOTAL rookie at this stuff, I just know how easy it was to take care of it right on the spot, and I couldn' t see doing it any other way.

Just my two cents.

Chad

*how do you guys feel about letting the meat sit and cool/rinse in a stream after reaching camp?