2 big coolers in back of truck . One filled with lots of ice and water, the other with just ice. Gut and skin the critter and throw him in the ice and water. let rest for about 30 minutes. remove and quarter him up. voila ....done. It is hot as all get out down here and we do this for our hogs. Works well. Not to sure about how far you guys have to drag it though. I bet dragging an Elk would really suck.