Homemade Game Cart

Many hunters employ a game cart to transport deer and other game animals that will be butchered or used for trophies. Game carts are available for purchase from hunting suppliers but can also be made at home.

  1. Background

    • To transport large game from wilderness areas, it is often necessary to use a game cart. Essentially, a game cart is a wheeled conveyance used to make removing game animals easier. This often involves a design similar to a wheelbarrow or wagon.

    Building a Game Cart

    • You can follow various designs to build your game cart; instructions are available on many hunting websites. Bicycle wheels and aluminum tubing are often parts of effective game carts, as are luggage carts; children's wagons make for more rugged wheel replacements.

    Considerations

    • Heavy game animals, especially large bucks, can place considerable strain on a game cart. Be sure to test your cart prior to use in the field and ensure that it can carry a heavy load over rough terrain. Have tools on hand in case repairs are needed while transporting game; it is not unusual for roots and rocks to damage your cart.