Turkey tote

[rusty4269]

Does any have any good ideas what you use for a turkey tote? Any tutorials you can lead me too?

[kevin2]

Turkey vest is the obvious one.

Turkey Slinger

https://www.facebook.com/TheTurkeySlingr?fref=nf

[silvestris]

For years I have carried a 6' or so length of 3/8 " braided rope in my vest.  I tie the ends together and make a loop on each end, one for the head and one for the feet.  Put him over my shoulder, head first, and head for the truck.  If it starts to cut into my shoulder, I switch shoulders.  Since I started using this method thirty years ago, I have have seen no need for something different.

[paboxcall]

Does any have any good ideas what you use for a turkey tote? Any tutorials you can lead me too?

Though not exactly the same, I use a tote that is very similar to the ones offered in the below thread.  Highly recommend them.

http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,49144.0.html

[sasquatch1]

I like to hold him by his feet and throw him over my shoulder and hike on out!!! Keep it original, and any pain felt is part of the whole turkey hunting experience.

[davisd9]

Found this on a clearance rack at a local sporting goods for 3-4 bucks. I liked it enough at that price to try. Put the head in the bag and feet on the other side and sling him over me. Works well and keeps my pants from getting all bloody. If I kill two in a hunt I carry a piece of rope I can tie to the others feet. No bird has ever complained about either method.




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[kevin2]

I started a nearly identical thread last year sometime, as I am pretty close to a brand new turkey hunter myself, and this was actually suggested on my thread & then a kind sole here on oldgobbler sent one to me. One of the nicest gifts I have ever received. I was going threw my Turkey vest yesterday & came across it actually & quickly thought "I hope I get to use this fine gift this spring..."

Pretty cleaver tool...

Does any have any good ideas what you use for a turkey tote? Any tutorials you can lead me too?

Though not exactly the same, I use a tote that is very similar to the ones offered in the below thread.  Highly recommend them.

http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,49144.0.html

[rusty4269]

I like to hold him by his feet and throw him over my shoulder and hike on out!!! Keep it original, and any pain felt is part of the whole turkey hunting experience.

Me being a crossfit instructor you'd think this would be what I'd want to do. But my age is telling me to lighten up. Maybe I'm getting soft in my old age but the pain seems to hang around longer than it used to. Haha

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[rusty4269]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm really thinking about making my own out of paracord. Cause I really don't have enough projects going right now. [Note sarcasm] Anybody have any good refrences on paracord ?

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[Mike Honcho]

Before I started using a vest with a game bag I carried an old, cheap rifle sling with me and a few zip ties. Just zip tie head and feet to each end of sling.

[Gooserbat]

I just grab both legs and throw them over my shoulder.  Sure others things work and might work better but I'm a creature of habit.

[callmakerman]

Just wonder why people use a turkey tote when most turkey vests have a game bag in the back. I do a lot of swamp hunting and hauling a turkey out over your shoulder is a real pain.  I toss it in the game bag and I have two free hands when walking out and moving through the trees or at stream crossings and less strain on my neck and back as the weight is spread out over a larger area. Just wonder and to each their own I guess.

[rusty4269]

Usually my vest is full of decoys. And if I hunt from a blind it has a backpack case so it's just easier to carry one turkey than 10 other things I guess.

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[callmakerman]

Never gave that a thought as I seldom use decoy's and my blind just rolls up.

[rusty4269]

so I just made one. I'm gonna use antlers on the end to fasten it's feet in. Easy enough.

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