solo hunting sounds cool… until the haul

On my last solo mule deer hunt, I packed the whole animal out in one brutal trip—legs shaking, back screaming. For elk though? That’s a different beast. 4-6 bag loads, and in warm weather, spoilage risk is real. Hanging meat in the shade helps, but timing is everything. Honestly, without a buddy, you're stuck hunting close to the road. Game bags like Argali? Absolute lifesavers. Any solo hunters here got tips for packing elk solo? #hunting #backcountryhunting #GameMeat #solohunting