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The way we did it with elk was to have a section of chain on the gambrels. We hooked the block and tackle to the gambrel then hoisted it up and wraped the chain over the pole and secured it. We were then able to loosen up the block and tackle and free it without having to support the animal.

I usually hang my animals by the hocks to make skinning easier, which we usually do pretty soon after harvest.