Thread: How to transport meat out of the bush

Huntech canvas bag for meat then into main pack for the walk out,I carry a small pulley system to hoist animals as high as possible off the ground to set the meat then bone out a couple of hours later or the next morning when I have my main backpack on.i also carry a long cheese cloth sock to keep the flies at bay in the summer.

Pillow cases. Not sure about how quickly pork will go off but i hang the goat/venison in the shade for a bit if i have time. Or leave it hanging in the pillow case and come back and get it on my way out. Cool the meat down as quick as you can.

Anything further than a two hour carry and I will just bone out the meat and put into a backpack. Under two hours I'll put the animal on my back unless the front shoulders are stuffed. As others said, pillow cases then into a sturdy day bag.

Pillow cases. Make sure there 250 thread ones as anything thinner may not stop the blowies. And make sure there white so you know when they are clean.

$30 odd for 1 or 2 of these landed - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Rus...gAAOSwk1JWfq2N

Then can just get 4 white pillow cases from either the warehouse or a second hand store for a couple of dollars.

Chuck your meat in the pillow cases, then into the canvas bags and your away. White pillow cases more relevant if they're new so your don't get dye running into the meat. If they're second hand ones then your should be right with any colour. Either way wash and soak them thoroughly prior to using them.

The pillow cases help the meat to still breath and release heat, where as plastic bags causes it to sweat and go off quicker. I do use plastic bags sometimes but only if transporting a short distance, or if the meat is already cooled off and its a colder day.

recently I made up daybag/pikau with seatbelt webbing for strap,its long enough to use Alex Gales method of carrying out whole animal.....really wish Id tried it years ago as my back would be in better shape now. really easy to carry two small goats or pigs at same time and single animal is just too simple....close to vechile whole animal is good as easy to keep meat clean and the dogs get the bones when it gets home...back in further a quick bone out job saves a lot of weight,as others have said leave it to cool as much as practicle and get it back out of plastic as quick as posible...its the blood/moisture that will turn good meat to rotting pooh quickly...if its dry and better still getting air around it meat will last for ages.

I have a "vision" of you in my mind Micky Duck, seat belts out of a Cortina by chance?

I find that over shorter carries and putting your meat in shopping plastic bags they invariably have holes and the blood leaks all through your hunting bag - costs a bit extra but I use the stay dry bags for clothing, never leak and simply wash them out and reuse them.

Originally Posted by Preacher

I have a "vision" of you in my mind Micky Duck, seat belts out of a Cortina by chance?

actually it was off a whole roll of it that lives in my garage......

Originally Posted by Preacher

Sorry mate, you will need to be more specific as to whom you are replying.

Grrr. Should have used quote...

Originally Posted by Boar Freak

I never had issues putting meat into plastic bags inside my day pack. I break down animals into 4 quarters plus back straps let it cool then it should be good to go for the walk out. On long trips I debone everything. Can show you a couple of ways to cut up an animal if you want. Have a few goats floating around at our place could catch a couple and practice on them.

That sounds great. How would I go about organising that and what would it cost for your time?

Ash

Originally Posted by aetchell

That sounds great. How would I go about organising that and what would it cost for your time?

Ash

It doesn't cost you anything @aetchell . Can discuss the when/where via PM am free most weekends. How old is you'r boy? Did he fire a rifle before?

Originally Posted by Boar Freak

It doesn't cost you anything @aetchell . Can discuss the when/where via PM am free most weekends. How old is you'r boy? Did he fire a rifle before?

My boy just turned 15. We've done a few sessions of target shooting with our 7mm-08 and .22. he's a better shot than I am. I need to practice firing right handed as my left eye is weak (I'm left handed) we had planned to visit the rimutakas this weekend to sniff out some goats but would love to speak with someone with some experience.

Originally Posted by aetchell

My boy just turned 15. We've done a few sessions of target shooting with our 7mm-08 and .22. he's a better shot than I am. I need to practice firing right handed as my left eye is weak (I'm left handed) we had planned to visit the rimutakas this weekend to sniff out some goats but would love to speak with someone with some experience.

Am fairly new to this area (moved down from Hawkes Bay) so won't be able help you on spots in Rimutaka but can talk about they habits and likely habitats to find them in.

We looked at game bags and stuff for on vehicles / trailers as well as pillow cases. We ended up going to the Sallys or St Vincent de Paul and buying Duvet covers and pillow cases. Inexpensive, and the money goes somewhere it can do some good as well. They keep the plies off and still let the meat breath and cool without sweating. I drop them into my pack as they are in pillow cases and anything into my pack that I dont want blood on, goes into the plastic bags instead of the meat.