Originally Posted by
Game Stalker
I drag by the rear hoof. That's why.
How does that work? I normally hook the rope on a shoulder harness deer drag around the antler bases then a half hitch around the nose which keeps the antlers up not dragging. If alone which is often, I run the front hooves over the antlers and secure with a cord to keep the legs from grabbing the brush. I would think trying to pull by a rear leg would be really hard to pull unless you are using a wheeler. Pulling against the grain of the hide, against the legs and the antlers would dig in. I am not too old to learn though if you have the magic way to get them out. Luckily this years buck was within radio range of 2 of my younger brothers. They like to help the old guy out especially since I kill most of the deer.