Getting Ready
08-26-2016 | 10:34 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Illinois
Hey Chet,
My recommendation is you carry the lightest rifle you can shoot straight. Also when trailing elk through timber, short rifle is better than long rifle.
Them are large critter, and they don't get smaller when taking them to the truck; dragging isn't usually a good option. Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Good luck!
My recommendation is you carry the lightest rifle you can shoot straight. Also when trailing elk through timber, short rifle is better than long rifle.
Them are large critter, and they don't get smaller when taking them to the truck; dragging isn't usually a good option. Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Good luck!
I'm too derned old to be dragging an Elk around nowadays!
08-26-2016 | 11:25 AM
#12
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Nontypical Buck
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Rapid City, South Dakota
The forest service allows four wheeler retrieval of elk in designated areas, of which many are. One can go off trail, or off road for 1/4 mile to tie onto your elk, and drag it to the road/trail. Access to a machine would be a good thing.
08-26-2016 | 04:27 PM
#13
Fork Horn
Joined: Aug 2016
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Well i have one of these Bull Pac Frame that hasn't been used since i left Montana. It worked great when i was a younger man -- probably won't work so good these days. We also have some real nice big heavy game bags, and some rope, that worked good yesteryear.
The forest service allows four wheeler retrieval of elk in designated areas, of which many are. One can go off trail, or off road for 1/4 mile to tie onto your elk, and drag it to the road/trail. Access to a machine would be a good thing.
The forest service allows four wheeler retrieval of elk in designated areas, of which many are. One can go off trail, or off road for 1/4 mile to tie onto your elk, and drag it to the road/trail. Access to a machine would be a good thing.
