The Grunter gets it done again

[Cali Ridge Runner]

nice job on the buck, curious what type of pack do you use and could you have packed it out solo?

We used eberlestock packs. If I know I will be packing out solo I usually take my Just One pack. If I am gonna have help I roll with my Gun Runner pack. The gun runner I fit one sack ( half of deer) of boned out meat plus head strapped to back. The just one pack you can fit the two sacks of meat plus head but then your talking 80-90lbs on your back. Depending on how far and terrain that can be almost impossible and if you are not conditioned you can really get your self in trouble. I would have done two trips If I didnt get help. Back in 2015 I packed one out solo all in one trip and the next two weeks my back was tender and sore.

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

We used eberlestock packs. If I know I will be packing out solo I usually take my Just One pack. If I am gonna have help I roll with my Gun Runner pack. The gun runner I fit one sack ( half of deer) of boned out meat plus head strapped to back. The just one pack you can fit the two sacks of meat plus head but then your talking 80-90lbs on your back. Depending on how far and terrain that can be almost impossible and if you are not conditioned you can really get your self in trouble. I would have done two trips If I didnt get help. Back in 2015 I packed one out solo all in one trip and the next two weeks my back was tender and sore.

Good to know. I have a Gun Runner also but I didn't use it to pack out my buck last week.. I used my ILBE instead and packed quarters, on the bone, which was heavy. When using your Gun Runner, do u stuff the rest of your stuff down the scabbard?

 

[NBK]

Nicely done Tony. That is a heck of a buck.

 

[Boomstick]

Nice work! Congrats on a solid buck. I have been using Eberlestock packs for years and I love them.

 

[Baller]

Well done sir..!!

 

[Cali Ridge Runner]

Good to know. I have a Gun Runner also but I didn't use it to pack out my buck last week.. I used my ILBE instead and packed quarters, on the bone, which was heavy. When using your Gun Runner, do u stuff the rest of your stuff down the scabbard?

I purchased extra bags for my Gun Runner. The saddle bags attach to the pack and they are nice size to put gear so you can use the main compartment and the center of pack for meat and head. The Just one pack is a heck of a pack and will do it all but it is a heavier pack and a bigger pack. I keep both packs in my jeep. Depending on how far I am from my jeep and if I am going to get help. I can swap out packs if it makes sense. My Brother showed up and brought his just one pack empty with just water for him self. So he hauled out the bigger sack of meat.

 

[Bonejour]

Awesome. Just awesome. Well done Tony.


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[SASS]

Great buck. I like that fact that you were able to call him in, that must have made it that much better. Great job!

 

[Sfc2140]

Nice buck, sounds like a great hunt.

 

[JakeSCH]

Incredible job! That is one nice buck that was hard earned!

 

[Jacobs18]

Great buck.


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[brad nsw]

Great job and super buck. Outstanding pic of the wicked terrain one needs to hit, to be successful!

I've grunted and rattled and had cruising bucks U-turn. Not sure if it was the antler rattling or the grunt but they will get curious. Worked for me last year on a nice 3x3 I thought was gone. Curiosity killed him, when he came into 175yds.

 

[Cali Ridge Runner]

Great job and super buck. Outstanding pic of the wicked terrain one needs to hit, to be successful!

I've grunted and rattled and had cruising bucks U-turn. Not sure if it was the antler rattling or the grunt but they will get curious. Worked for me last year on a nice 3x3 I thought was gone. Curiosity killed him, when he came into 175yds.

Once I started calling it changed things for me.
I can target bucks now that are in hard to get places. Usually the grunt is enough but I usually rattle , grunt and doe bleat as a combo. Usually draws in spikes and small forkys. Occasionally a mature buck will draw in but getting them to commit and come in is a challenge. The grunt is a good way to get them to stop for shot.