I know the OP was talking about deer but it's the same for larger animals. I don't know how many times I've read about hanging an animal at least 10' high to be out of reach of bears or wolves. Has anyone actually tried to get an elk 10' high? It's going to take some serious rope and pulley work and all that gear is going to be heavy.
I have, with one yearling moose and several caribou, solo. A partner would have helped tremendously! it can be done, but...
You ain't wrong!
There are some decent not-too heavy/bulky 3-strand block and tackle pulleys that can, with difficulty, hoist 60-70 pound pieces. The moose was 5 miles in, the caribou about 10, backpacking.
I'm no smarter, just older and less motivated.
