deer transport
12-01-2005, 04:13 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MD-Harford County
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deer transport
can i make something to carry a deer? i plan on putting it on the back of my jeep. similar to this... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0006492&type=pod&cmCat=catfeat
12-01-2005, 10:49 PM
#4
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 30
RE: deer transport
Jeeps and deer go together.Deer was ment to go over the hood of the jeeps and tied down.That has always been the way to go with jeeps.Cool looking to I might add.The old american way. Unless ya worried about getting your paint job smudged or maybe some scratches. But that is the way I would go.The second options would be the rack you talked about.
12-01-2005, 11:19 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: IDAHO
Posts: 252
RE: deer transport
IMO, I would get a rack for the rear hitch of the jeep. Laying across the hood will only heat up the carcass that needs to cool off. Not worth ruining the meat. Search the forum and there was a recent thread mentioning rear hitch carriers. Good Luck!!
12-01-2005, 11:34 PM
#6
Join Date: Dec 2005
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RE: deer transport
I never really thought about the heat issue. And how far had to travel to get the deer to the butcher. I wouldn't have more than a 20 minute drive from where I hunt from though.But good point there.On a cold day with the way engines running cooler than they have I think heat wouldn't be that much of a factor unless you got a 4 or 5 hr drive in 40 or above weather.
12-02-2005, 12:32 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
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RE: deer transport
ORIGINAL: Jim Beam
I never really thought about the heat issue. And how far had to travel to get the deer to the butcher. I wouldn't have more than a 20 minute drive from where I hunt from though.But good point there.On a cold day with the way engines running cooler than they have I think heat wouldn't be that much of a factor unless you got a 4 or 5 hr drive in 40 or above weather.
I never really thought about the heat issue. And how far had to travel to get the deer to the butcher. I wouldn't have more than a 20 minute drive from where I hunt from though.But good point there.On a cold day with the way engines running cooler than they have I think heat wouldn't be that much of a factor unless you got a 4 or 5 hr drive in 40 or above weather.
12-02-2005, 03:01 AM
#8
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Nov 2003
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RE: deer transport
you could just strap it to the grill of the jeep. Heat from the engine will rise and go through the hood. Use some ratchet straps and fasten it to the grill and bumper. Make sure you slice holes in the carcass though so air can get through the grill and your engine doesn't overheat. And as always.........be sure to take the long way to the butcher so everyone can see.
12-02-2005, 04:14 AM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: chiefland Florida USA
Posts: 5,417
RE: deer transport
the site you put up has a price of $59.99 that is cheaper than you can make one.I make a lot of my buggies to haul things in the woods.I have a weilder ; tourch and can do all the work.I can't make one that cheap.
go with the factroy made.less trouble and just have to hook it up.
go with the factroy made.less trouble and just have to hook it up.
12-02-2005, 09:33 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hayes, Va.
Posts: 2,332
RE: deer transport
ORIGINAL: stretchhunts
Just make sure you put a tarp over your deer or RED will come and get you.
LMFAO
I didn`t know they were that cheap I might pick one up for my SUV
Just make sure you put a tarp over your deer or RED will come and get you.
LMFAO
I didn`t know they were that cheap I might pick one up for my SUV