Using the skin between the quarters as a carrier

The title just about says it all and many may know this already, but it is really easy to carry out 2 front quarters (rear, if your a beast!) by keeping the hide intact between them, from the top of the back. Keeping the hide side against the back of your neck and over your shoulders, it makes a very comfortable sling. I used this for my first elk when I was young and was alone... first trip out was 2 slung front quarters and a pack full of tenderloin/loin. cheers

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For the front quarters, imagine leaving the hide intact along the back, for the 2 left cuts and keep the hide attached to the outside of the quarters. Same for rear. That strip of hide left intact, is nice padding and a great way to keep from getting bloody.

That's pretty nifty.
In Colorado you have to keep proof of sex. So where do you let them dangle, front or the back?

Bravo 4 said:

That's pretty nifty.
In Colorado you have to keep proof of sex. So where do you let them dangle, front or the back?

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Great point that's easily overlooked. Of course, he or she be hanging sex on the rear quarter. I tell you though, it works pretty well. We learned it from a camp host at our first caribou hunt. cheers

Yeah...i was curious if you were just skinning the out side and rubbing nuts on yourself..........sorry...couldnt resist....

We would do as you said on horse if not to bad trail ,slit hide and put over saddle horn,lead them out

I'm new to elk, thanks for posting!