charvey9
WKR
The main purpose of pack stock, right? How do you guys pack out large game like elk?
From what I've researched, traditional way is to leave the bone in then manty up the quarters with a barrel hitch. This would take at least two animals (or multiple trips) to get the whole beast out. My goal is to figure out how to get an elk out with one trip, because I only have one pack animal at the moment. Figuring myself into the equation, and carrying up to 80lbs myself if needed the rest of the weight should be manageable for my mule.
Are there any tips for packing boned out meat to maximize the haul? Manty vs. Panniers? I understand that loading/stabilizing loose boned out meat could be difficult. What about using modified pack board/frames to set the meat on, and then manty those?
From what I've researched, traditional way is to leave the bone in then manty up the quarters with a barrel hitch. This would take at least two animals (or multiple trips) to get the whole beast out. My goal is to figure out how to get an elk out with one trip, because I only have one pack animal at the moment. Figuring myself into the equation, and carrying up to 80lbs myself if needed the rest of the weight should be manageable for my mule.
Are there any tips for packing boned out meat to maximize the haul? Manty vs. Panniers? I understand that loading/stabilizing loose boned out meat could be difficult. What about using modified pack board/frames to set the meat on, and then manty those?