Part 2 of a series
Team Carry
I have never had to resort to this. The animal is slung from a pole and carried by two hunters You see this frequently in cartoons depicting successful hunters. I can see how it would be better for critters that don’t have a like bears,wher you want to mimimize hide damage, or the ground has more obstacles to step over. But I don’t know if on steep slopes or animals over 200 pounds if it is practical. I don’t like the uneven weight distribution of a pole digging into my shoulder, but some folks swear by it.
Cost – Minimal, just need a pole, and something to tie the critter to it.
Skill required – basic knot tying, and a a sense of direction towards the truck
Terrain suited to this method – relaitively mild slopes, can step over a degree of ground obstacles
Drawbacks -Two people required, weight is borne by shoulder on small area, injury is possible if done incorrectly. Steep slopes and thick timber increase difficulty.
Benefits – Whole animal retrieved at once, hide intact and less likelyhood for hide damage
