Cart or Capstan

[cowboybart]

I just had my rotator cuff and labrum rebuilt and my bicep re-attatched in my dominant shoulder. Hunting this year will be left handed rifle or Contender. I need to figure out how I am gonna get the critter to my truck and in the truck. A capstan was the first option, and the only option the way I am feeling now. Hopefully in 4 months I will be able to operate a cart. Which non chineese cart is a good one for deer/antelope? I don't want one that will need to be rebuilt every season. I am expecting a 400 yd journey for each of 3 tags.

 

[markT]

Some tree cutters my dad used had a pull type composite sled that used to move their saws, ropes etc.. They had a rope tied to it and hooked it at their belt line ( no hands) and off they went... Very durable and went over just about everything..

 

[markT]

Neighbor used this for transport.

 

[JSH]

Taller wheels will sure roll easier

 

[JEFFPPC]

I have a friend who made a cart from half of an extension ladder and 2 wheelchair wheels. I laughed when I saw it. But, I pulled a deer out for him that year up a long hill, it felt like there was no weight on it at all. Also, if your in rough or terrain with large rocks, downed trees, etc., a one wheel cart(tall wheel) follows you effortlessly going over obstacles.

 

[JSH]

Buddy had a two wheeled cart years ago. He rigged up a fork for it with one tire, think he used a mountain bike front wheel and some kind of no flat tire/tube. One guy could use it he said, but was about like pulling a wheel barrow and would wear him out. One guy on each side he claimed worked well. Forget where he was hunting but there were steep inclines and he actually put a brake off of a bicycle to keep it from running over you going down hill.

He always said the older he gets the hills get steeper and the deer get heavier.