I used a buddy's Game Cart (I guess thats what you call them) to haul a deer out of the woods last month, and it was a life saver.
We can't figure out who the manufacturer was, so I need some recommendations.
I want one that packs down flat so I can leave it in the truck until I need it, and won't take up too much room.
I've looked at Cabelas and BassPros catalogs, and did a search here already.
I'd appreciate any advice or ideas you guys can offer.
Thanks, Paul
Paul,
I have the super mag hauler from cabela's. I would buy it again if needed, I can't tell you how many deer I have carted out with this. I use it for beaver and traps, goose decoys and the like. I have had it for 8 years and have no regrets.
Sean
I bought one made by Ameristep a few years ago. It's alum. and folds flat and can be backpacked with removeable wheels. The wheels are angled out to keep the cart from tipping over if the weight of the deer shifts. It was about $149.00 but money well spent. I have a few other models a bit cheaper but the Ameristep is the better of the bunch.
Bobby
Bluegill, I've heard a lot of good things about the Super Mag. My only problem is with the size of it. It looks pretty huge even folded up. I'm afraid to leave it in the back of my truck because it might get stolen.
Hey Bobby, do you know which model that Ameristep is?
Paul, a young man like yourself should be able to throw em on your shoulder and walk out. DB
Hey batman,
You're right, I have no excuse. But I've got a few buddies my age that have hurt their backs in a variety of ways, and are limited in what they can do.
I'd like to think I'm being smart, but using that cart last month sure was nice......
I have a deer cart, it's saved me a few times. What I don't like about mine is, is that it sits too high up. If you are going to get one, buy one that has a low center of gravity to avoid tipping to the sides when using on uneven ground. Might also want to spend $15 on a plastic sled as well.
I second the Ameristep. . . you can get it in Aluminum. Packs down to next of nothing- maybe 18" x 24". Maybe 15 pounds. Built in pack straps. Wheels angle outward for stability. Also make sure you get the newer set of wheels (if you happen to buy a used one) as they are metal spoked instead of the plastic (the plastic break). They sent me the new ones free when my old ones broke.
Thanks for the advice guys; thats what I'm looking for. I don't want to have to buy three before I find one I like.
KSdan, theres an Ameristep in Cabelas. Is that the same one you have?
Note the packed up cart behind my deer. Then the deer loaded up. It is a SWEET tool!
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Paul-
I see the one on Cabelas On-Line. . . it is $169. That is it. Check with Rogers Sporting Goods in Liberty MO though. Even call and ask for Steve Rogers. You may get it much cheaper- they ship. . . great outfit.
Hi I've had two and I would not hunt with out one in the truck. What a differednce they can make. (given the right landscape)
Get one that the wheels are centered so the weight of the animal is balenced and carried over the wheels. Makes the work so much easier. I got mine from Bass pro shop. about $100
Joe Ashton
KSdan, nice cart and one sweet world class six point!!!!!!!
Alright KSdan, thanks for looking it up. I see it in the Cabelas catalog. Thanks also for the tip about Rogers!
Thats a heck of a 6 point you got there, too.
Thanks, Joe. That's important about the wheels. If its built right, it's much easier.
A few years ago I bought the Ameristep Grizzly game cart and have used it for deer and elk. It folds up, but is not too compact. I just use a bicycle cable lock to secure it in my truck.
It was $79 and now sell for $99, however, a check at Cabela's shows this is on sale right now for $49. :thumbsup:
It's a strong cart and I have had no problems. Here's a pic of my buddy hauling out some of his elk. We later determined there was 270 pounds on the cart. These things are great! :clapper:
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We've had great results with this one and it is on sale right now:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=103008deerhuntsale-door&id=0020698225958a&navCount=2&po (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=103008deerhuntsale-door&id=0020698225958a&navCount=2&po) dId=0020698225958&parentId=cat603767&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=8IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
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Hey Blackhawk,
I think I'll have to go with the one you have; the Ameristep Grizzly. For $49.00, you can't beat it.
I'm pretty sure thats the model I used this fall. And it does fold flat. It's just not made for backpacking.
Thanks for all the imput guys!
Here is a deer (not archery) going for a ride on a cart I built about 15 years ago. I can't use any of those two-wheel jobs in the areas I hunt, you'd never get through the brush and between trees with that kind of width. I used a 20" bicycle wheel...any diameter less and you can't jump over the small logs, etc.
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I also have a detachable center wheel which attaches to the cart about under the shoulder area for heavy deer (this is a yearling ~115 pounder so not needed).
P.S. Note the narrow profile the way I have him trussed up...also needed for snaking through thick stuff. Also note the adjustable strap around my neck to take weight off my arms.
I purchased an Ameristep this fall, and hauled out 1 deer on it.
The trip was about a half mile. After about 300 yards the wheel fell off in a field . The grass caught on the pin that holds the wheel on and pulled it out.
Getting it over a log bigger than 6" was a real chore, the wheels are to small.
When I got it home I discovered a cracked weld where the spring loaded pins that suport the frame are.
I contacted Ameristep about the broken weld and they did not even reply back. Junk is to high a rating . ZERO customer service.
I now have some wheelchair wheels and will build a cart befor next year.
Pete
Get rid of the pins if you buy one. I lost mine too. Put cotter pins in mine and never had a problem. A little top heavy. Good cart for the money though. I've had one for about 7 years and no problems. The cabelas cart is better balanced and more stable. My buddy has had his for about 10 years and we've drug countless deer and duck decoys with it. Its well worth the money. That being said if money is tight $49 is hard to beat. Either one is much better than dragging.
I made my own using 1" conduit and a motor cycle tire. I have taken out a whole elk at one time, although it works better making 2 trips. If you are interested email me for instructions.
Thanks for all the ideas and imput, guys. Some really good ideas out there!
I would probably get a Cabelas Super Mag due to all the positive things I've heard; but I want one that will fold flat and not fill up the back of my truck. The Ameristep Grizzly will fold flat.
I'd appreciate any more comments or suggestions, Pro or Con.
Thanks to all, Paul
QuoteOriginally posted by waknstak IL:
Get rid of the pins if you buy one. I lost mine too. Put cotter pins in mine and never had a problem. A little top heavy. Good cart for the money though. I've had one for about 7 years and no problems. The cabelas cart is better balanced and more stable. My buddy has had his for about 10 years and we've drug countless deer and duck decoys with it. Its well worth the money. That being said if money is tight $49 is hard to beat. Either one is much better than dragging.
Oops, don't know how I did that.
Are you talking about the pins that hold the wheels on?
Paul, the pins that hold the wheels on catch on twigs and brush, flip open and then you lose them. I had to put the wire end of a bungee cord through mine so I could roll it out. I never take the wheels off anyway.
theres one out there with a hand brake i seen it in rmef magazine
Paul,
The model is an Ameristep Non Typical. I got it from Bass Pro or Cabalas.
Bobby
The Versacart is darn good. Very stable because of the angled wheels and V-shaped trough to center the load. Only negative is it doesn't fold flat. I keep it strapped to the roof of the shell on the truck during hunting season. My daughter could drag her own deer out as a teenager.
http://bowsite.com/nxt/gamecarrier.html
Worth a look.
Do yourself a favor and call Rogers Sporting Goods in Liberty and buy the big one. Its under 100 bucks and you can haul 3 deer at a time on it by yourself until you come to a big hill lol. It has the big tires that is a must. It doesnt fold down is the only drawback. Kill enough deer and youll never fold it down anyway!! Ive had mine going on 12 years now.
I've got this one... web page (http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=489952)
Don't know much about it but I think its made by Big Game
Momma bout for me a couple Christams back and it's done it's job... Hoever I had to replace one of the thumb loose knobs as it fell off somewhere while walking back to my deer... I replaced two of them on one end with the nuts with the "nylock" from the hardware store...
Works well, it's balanced and when i am on the flat roads, I just cinch the waist belt and balance the cart with my hands... Actually it has done well packing in lots of lime, fertilizer, and such to a lil food plot I put down in a nasty bottom...
I have the "cabelas" $99 cart, it has plastic wheels that I thought would break the first time I used it(they didn't). I have hauled out at least 10 deer(Florida deer) on it and a couple of hogs, I used it yesterday afternoon on a deer and have taken it on several out of state hunts, it folds up nicely and is compact. If you haul heavy weights over rough terain you may want to convert to steel wheels
Only problem with Nontypical/Ameristep is. I think it's made more for southern deer. I bought one and tried to use it, it was like a one pound burger on a WhiteCastle bun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBopg5DNmis&feature=channel_page