Warning on chest freezer plan. I used to do this all the time. I once had 3 -24cft freezer on trailer and would bring home as many as 35 animals for rifle groups.

Chest freezers are not designed to take the bouncing/beating of hauling on trailer and the compressor can go at any time and will do so when you need it the most.

Best option is one of those ice coolers you see at corner stores/gas stations that have compressor mounted up on top. These will not freeze meet but will keep it cold if not frozen and if cut and wrapped and frozen it will keep it frozen.

Just heard back from the camp owner.  He figures I can fit all the meat in three 100 qt. coolers.  He said..."besides...you don't want to shoot one of those huge old cows.....especially if you want to be able to chew it!"

My reply was "I just hope Mother Nature cooperates".    


I think Cablea's has their Igloo coolers on sale right now!  100 qt. is something like $54!  And if three is not enough, I can always pop into Dover-Foxcroft (just up the road from the butcher) and pick up another.

Thanks for all your feedback guys!

Hayslope, if you need one I can send you a body bag and just add dry ice,Instant ghetto cooler     .I use the new body bags for dragging out my deer,they never get dirty or caught on any brush.

Tim What a great idea!!!!!Seriously