Just grabbed a card that I set near a bean field 2 weeks ago. Over 1100 pictures!? Tons of fresh rubs and scrapes nearby. Bumped 2 doe on way in and 2 more on way out.
You guys make a compelling case for processing your own deer. I think you're absolutely right that's it's only as easy or as hard as you make it. I'll let you know how it goes! Now all I need is a deer to work on!
Moog I think you takes me out of it. If it's only taking you an hour to skin and quarter, and with minimal mess, I can handle that. And if not, I can always pick up the portable hoist later..
Had a swing set but the wind destroyed it in those storms we had earlier in the year. Garage beams are 9 foot and could work, but the wife isn't thrilled about having a deer hanging around in the garage. Happy wife = happy life.. I could take it inside if the weather didn't cooperate but that would be a last resort. Seems likes this is my best option for hanging and processing..
The plan would be to (weather permitting) age them.. cutting them up for sure. Not a single tree in the yard. I thought about building, but yard space is limited so I like the idea of being able to take it down when it's not being used.
I'm making the move this year from taking my deer to a butcher to processing my own. $80/deer adds up real quick. I don't have a big enough shed or the garage space to hang it inside, so I'm thinking about picking up one of these tripod hoists. I see them online for under $100. Essentially they are a tripod with a hanger and a manual winch. I live in a suburb of Monroe county so the only thing I'm worried about getting to it is the heat. Does anyone have any experience with these?
I have the carbon express advantax. Initially I had sloppy groups. Turns out the scope wasn't tight. Fixed that and now I'm literally splitting arrows!
New to this post.. checked cam 2 weeks ago. A few big does and a 4 pt. Mostly at night but some day activity to. Also lots of coyotes. Moved the cam to a diff spot. I have 6 fresh rubs and some big tracks nearby. Can't wait to see what gets it's pic taken!