deer cart?

[ttf909]

anybody use a deer cart? brand ,results? thanks

 

[WestTn Huntin man]

I've used mine and several others. On a smooth flat surface they are great.Load a deer up and pull one thru the woods over uneven terrain and they can tip over pretty easy.I have found that the sleds or a heavy duty tarp work best for me most of the time.

 

[BlackBelt]

I've had just the opposite experience of WestTN Huntin'man.
The carts work very well for me...much better than the sleds or dragging stick.
For several years I used a large model folding cart that took up most of the back of my truck, but I think it was made to haul out an elephant.
But 3 years ago I bought one of those AmeriStep backpack rolling carts from Cabelas. It's a very lightweight aluminum cart that folds up into a backpack for easy carry into the woods after your deer. Once you get there, it takes about a minute to set it up, and you roll the deer right out. Pretty slick setup. And when it's folded in backpack form, it fits behind the seat of my pickup truck.
I also got a thing that allows you to hook the cart to the ball hitch on the back of my ATV. No more struggling to get the deer up onto the ATV rack. Just put the deer on the cart and pull it to wherever the closest ATV access point is, and hook the cart to the back of the ATV and drive back to my truck.

 

[BZ911]

I've had just the opposite experience of WestTN Huntin'man.
The carts work very well for me...much better than the sleds or dragging stick.
For several years I used a large model folding cart that took up most of the back of my truck, but I think it was made to haul out an elephant.
But 3 years ago I bought one of those AmeriStep backpack rolling carts from Cabelas. It's a very lightweight aluminum cart that folds up into a backpack for easy carry into the woods after your deer. Once you get there, it takes about a minute to set it up, and you roll the deer right out. Pretty slick setup. And when it's folded in backpack form, it fits behind the seat of my pickup truck.
I also got a thing that allows you to hook the cart to the ball hitch on the back of my ATV. No more struggling to get the deer up onto the ATV rack. Just put the deer on the cart and pull it to wherever the closest ATV access point is, and hook the cart to the back of the ATV and drive back to my truck.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... jsp.form23
how much did that rig cost? which one?model??etc..

 

[Bertman]

used one for the first time last year.It was great.Sportsmans guide had them for 69.Ebay had them cheap also.

 

[TN RDG RNR]

If I was only dragging a deer a 100 yards I wouldnt give a plug nickel for one, if Im dragging a 1/2 mile or more thier worth the weight in gold.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... rchResults

 

[BlackBelt]

how much did that rig cost? which one?model??etc..

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I got this one from Cabelas. I thought at first it was sort of pricey, but I've been using it a couple or three years, and it has really paid for itself a couple of times over. I think it was like $149, but I get those coupons for $15-20 off from Cabelas, and I used one of those to get for something close to $130. I know that's high, but I've NEVER regretted it. It's so compact, and the backpack feature is super useful when you have to go through thick brush to get to a deer. Much better than the larger game carts. I've actually stacked 3 deer at once on this cart 2 years in a row and hauled them out with no trouble at all. The large wheels are angled to prevent them from catching on brush/vines, and it easily rolls over downed trees/logs.
This is one of the best investments I've made in making my life easier in the woods. And it's built like a tank. It should last the rest of my lifetime. Considering all that, the initial cost was nothing compared to what it's done for me.
Here's a pic of it next to my size 10 army boot for size comparison. I don't know what the weight of it is, but I'm going to guess about 18 lbs total.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

I have a homemade one that a friend of mine had made for and him out of conduit at a high-school vocational welding class for about $50 and I love it. I have had a deer, pack, and two stands on it and had no problems with it. It's center of gravity is very low, so tipping over is almost impossible. Deer carts, IMO, are as important as any weapon I carry in the woods.

 

[Football Hunter]

I use mine occasionaly,it works good,but going over trees is testing

 

[1 good shot]

i've heard to avoid the ones with plastic spokes on the wheels
that they break frequently

 

[RUGER]

I bought a cheap one at Rural King in Martin a few years ago.

I use it quite a bit when hunting at LBL. It is very handy for taking gear in as well as bringing deer out.

 

[Good time Charlie]

We made one out of Bike tires and old wire shelving,Not hard at all to make.Hard going down hill with one.

 

[stik]

i always just use a 2 wheel dolly where i can't use the 4wheeler. $19.95 at TSC.

 

[Dean Parisian]

I think this cart is the best one on the market. Personal experience in getting a big muley out of some very rugged country in 2005. We were between 4 and 5 miles from the truck.

http://www.neetkart.com/

This is the buck that got some serious pay-back after I dropped him. At the rifle shot, the does and a small buck went hammering up over the ridge. I just laid there savoring the moment as I had crawled some to put myself into a good shooting stance and took the shot laying down, another point that we make sure to practice every year. The little buck came charging back over the ridge and just went to horning that big dead buck with hair just flying!! He roared up and out of there when he saw me walking over probably content to know he was going to do all of the "servicing" in that doe group!

 

[DOC1187]

i use mine when i cant take the 4 wheeler like at 19

 

[midtndeerhunter]

nice muley chip

 

[SpursNFeathers]

I have one of the aluminum, folding ones that I got from Cabelas.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... hasJS=true

Easy to store and transport because it folds flat - also well built and sturdy. It's great on flat terrain - more of a challenge on uneven and hilly terrain.

 

[Boone 58]

I have used the alum model that api makes and sold at bass pro and i like it but in rough terrain forget it.....too hard to handle and goin up steep ridges with those wheels allows it to just slide away from you with no hope of stopping it....still however it has its use.....i like to haul bags of salt to the licks with it most of all.

 

[jakeway]

I've got a cart that I've used for years, but it tends to be tippy and can be tough getting through brush. If there are a lot of dry leaves on the ground, or if it's been wet, then I use a high-walled ice fishing sled I bought for $40. Both beat the heck out of dragging it over dry ground.

 

[bigasports]

I have been researching up on these for quite some time. After looking at so many I will prob go with the ameristep Non-Typical. Its aluminum 22lbs. and packs on your back, has rubber wheels, and heavy duty spokes. I hav seen them anywhere from $150-$190 depending on where you are looking.
http://www.ameristep.com/accessories/7800_cart.html

 

[stik]

$19 2wheel dolly from TSC works just as well.

 

[tickweed]

Nice cart and deer.

 

[JohnnyBond]

 

[ImThere]

they gotem on clearence at academy sports in Franklin $32 out the door

 

[Boone 58]

I have the all alum one from api which i paid 149 for and i think it is pretty good on level ground or reasonable smooth...the dang things dont work well in cutover and trying to pull up steep hills/embankments....they want to roll back down hill and will wear you out trying to keep them in place...still i like to haul my salt blocks/bags..to the licks on them and they serve there purpose fairly well.

 

[rastubbs]

I have got the small one from cabelas and took the wheels off and replaced with weelchair wheels. alot easier to roll and to go over stumps and cypress knees

 

[Rackseeker]

I have one that I built about 10 years ago. We have hauled quite a few deer out with it. I use it alot at LBL. The most memorable time is when I talked my dad into hunting LBL with me. We had about a 1.5 hour walk back to where we hunted. I hauled a climber, a lock on and a set of climbing sticks in on Thursday. After setting the stands in place I locked the cart to a tree and left it.
At the end of our hunt I hauled both stands, climbing sticks, deer and a back pack out on the cart. It has worked well over the years. Couldn't imagine hunting where you have a long hike without it.

 

[Jim H]

I have one from bass pro about 120.00

 

[Bone Collector]

I just bought one at Academy for $29.88 they are on sale down from $64.99.