Game Carts for Elk?

[TheTone]

I’ve wheeled out a few deer, all on gated roads. It might have been a little easier than quartering a packing but it wasn’t some amazing game changer. I typically have a cart in my truck all fall but places where I could actually use it vs where I hunt are a small percent

I still want to hear what designated wilderness is making exceptions just from a call

 

[kwyeewyk]

I normally ask as I go ahead of time. So far, New Mexico and Idaho have made allowances for the use of non-motorized game carts.

Which wilderness areas? Forest service or BLM?

 

[wytex]

Yeah, no mechanized use in wilderness areas- no game carts.

They do work fine for elk though.

 

[Bill Christy]

Tried a few, never worked. A frame pack is the only thing that has consistently moved elk out of the field and into my vehicle.
If you’re stuck on using a game cart, find something that has tall wheels that aren’t attached in the middle. That way you can ride over brush and such

I've knocked on many doors looking for answers concerning mechanical game cart use. Here in Idaho, I've been told by F&G mechanical game carts are permissible for retrieving downed game animals. However, I can't haul my game cart along with me everywhere I go while hunting. Check with your local F&G department for what is allowed before firmly deciding on a specific make and model of game cart.

 

[Bill Christy]

Which wilderness areas? Forest service or BLM?

Forest Service. When talking with Idaho F&G about mechanical game cart use, we understand its about downed game retrieval and not pulling it all over creation while I hunt.

 

[kwyeewyk]

Forest Service. When talking with Idaho F&G about mechanical game cart use, we understand its about downed game retrieval and not pulling it all over creation while I hunt.

What wilderness area specifically?

 

[tjones]

Forest Service. When talking with Idaho F&G about mechanical game cart use, we understand its about downed game retrieval and not pulling it all over creation while I hunt.

Ha! State F&G giving permission to use a game cart on Federal land. Not a chance. Even a bot should know that.

 

[Bill Christy]

Forest Service. When talking with Idaho F&G about mechanical game cart use, we understand its about downed game retrieval and not pulling it all over creation while I hunt.

What wilderness area specifically?

I'm talking about Idaho forests and BLM. Apparently, such decisions are left up to Idaho F&G.

 

[kwyeewyk]

I'm talking about Idaho forests and BLM. Apparently, such decisions are left up to Idaho F&G.

No, they aren't, any exceptions to wilderness rules are made by the administering agency, you are spreading false information and you need to stop.

 

[LIK2HNT]

I'm talking about Idaho forests and BLM. Apparently, such decisions are left up to Idaho F&G.

Forest and BLM are NOT the same as wilderness areas. Different rules apply.

 

[PRO MO]

i don't think AI-Bill knows "wilderness" from wilderness designated areas.