A good sized bull elk is the size of a horse and weighs 600 pounds plus. We skin them and quarter them and pack them out on a frame. One quarter is about all one person can carry even with a good frame. My only advice is just take it slow and easy. We usually hunt with a group of 3 and it can take all day or morefor 3 guys in good condition to get one out. Having apackable saw, sharp kives and a sharpener is a must. We always put the quarters in game bags. Lots of work but that is half the fun.