How to carry your trophy to camp

Gert Odendaal

Gert Odendaal

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Members, this is something not seen anymore when hunting. Although it was practiced way back in our history , we at the Black powder hunt choose to do it old style. I think this is a good way of showing respect for the animal you hunted. I know it will not be possible to do it with larger game species ..but for that we have another plan. Here are a few photos of hunters carrying their game they shot to the camp site. Enjoy these photos and any comments will be most welcome to share with us.
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Nice, I've done that a few times before with red deer here in NZ, but the back is not up to it anymore. Now I cut them up in the field and put them in a pack.
 
Strong and fit men undertaking their historic duties! Impressive!
Now the sled pulled by the two donkeys is more my style.
 
I've done this method on occasion with Pronghorn Antelope, but nothing else I hunt at home lends itself to this mode of transport.

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I will dream of being able to use Donkeys now.
 
Members , thank you kindly for the positive replies, it really is much appreciated. Yes, the donkeys were a nice addition to our camp set up..every one enjoyed being around the donkeys...they really got pampered a lot ...(y)
 
Thank you for sharing these pics with us, Gert.

Certainly carrying your kill shows respect to the animal, if your back can bear it ! :)
 
Gert Odendaal said:
Members , thank you kindly for the positive replies, it really is much appreciated. Yes, the donkeys were a nice addition to our camp set up..every one enjoyed being around the donkeys...they really got pampered a lot ...(y)
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While I have done this multiple times. Even have a picture of me carrying my wife's impala on our trip to south Africa. (Will try to find the picture) I am wondering why you say this is more respectful? Not trying to start an argument just genuinely curious.
 
Many years ago, when I was a young Superman, I carried a Mule deer out of the back country on my shoulders.

After that ordeal, I learned that de-boning, and a pack frame, was a much easier option.
 
huntinlabs said:
While I have done this multiple times. Even have a picture of me carrying my wife's impala on our trip to south Africa. (Will try to find the picture) I am wondering why you say this is more respectful? Not trying to start an argument just genuinely curious.
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Huntinlabs, let me put it in a better perspective...I think it is something special about carrying a hard own trophy back to camp( if it is physical possible) it definitely is a great feeling walking into the camp with a impala or warthog on your back..since I am the camera man in the camp it makes for great photos..(y)(y)(y)
 
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Huntinlabs, let me put it in a better perspective...I think it is something special about carrying a hard own trophy back to camp( if it is physical possible) it definitely is a great feeling walking into the camp with a impala or warthog on your back..since I am the camera man in the camp it makes for great photos..(y)(y)(y)
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I agree. It think it makes the meat taste better knowing you almost killed your body to get it back.. something about suffering when it comes to hunting.
 
BigJohnx13 said:
Any hunter older than 40 have done this type of carry
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Brought exactly to the point
Probably not one.
Today you have to tow yourself

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if the winch is missing on the car
 
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This a common sight at Kowas Hunting Safaris...

Packing out Kudu bulls from wayyyyy high up in mountains. It's all part of the fun!

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There is something special about it, as I am on the wrong side of 35 though, the whitetails get dressed on the field and skin/head/ entrials get left. Buzzards gotta eat to.
 
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