My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#21 Post by Longbowfanatic »

Captainkirk wrote:From Illinois Hunting/Trapping Digest, 2017-2018:

In all other counties and seasons
(pertains to firearm, muzzleloading rifle,
archery, late winter antlerless, special
CWD seasons)
• Successful hunters must register their
harvest by 10 p.m. on the same calendar
day the deer was taken by calling the
toll-free telephone check-in system at
1-866-452-4325 (1-866-ILCHECK) or by
accessing the online check-in system at
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting.
• The harvest confirmation number must be
written by the hunter onto the temporary
harvest tag (leg tag). If the condition of the
tag precludes writing on the tag in the
appropriate space (i.e., bloody, etc.), the
confirmation number shall be written elsewhere
on the tag, or onto a piece of paper
and attached to the deer along with the
temporary harvest tag.
• The deer must remain whole (or field
dressed) until it has been checked in.


Pretty much disqualifies quartering a deer.
Hi Kirk,

I thought I would throw in my two cents on the quartering of deer in Illinois. You're right. The deer must remain whole until it's checked in. That said, if the hunter phone registered the deer while in the field, the deer may then be quartered. Here are the regs from the IDNR Administrative rules. Hope this helps! :)

Section 670.55 Reporting Harvest
a) Successful hunters must register their harvest by 10:00 p.m. on the same calendar day the deer was taken by calling the toll-free telephone check-in system at 1- 866-ILCHECK or by accessing the on-line check-in system at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov. The hunter will be provided with a confirmation number to

JUNE 28, 2017 17 ILL. ADM. CODE CH. I, SEC. 670
verify that he or she checked in the harvest. This number must be written by the hunter onto the temporary harvest tag (leg tag). If the condition of the tag precludes writing on the tag in the appropriate space (i.e., bloody, etc.), the confirmation number shall be written elsewhere on the tag, or onto a piece of paper and attached to the deer along with the temporary harvest tag. The deer must remain whole (or field dressed) until it has been checked in. In instances where deer are checked in while the hunter is still afield, the deer may not be dismembered while afield beyond quartering the animal. If quartered, all parts of the carcass (except the entrails removed during field dressing) must be transported together and evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to one quarter. Evidence of sex is:
1) For a buck: head with antlers attached to carcass, or attached testicle, scrotum, or penis.
2) For a doe: head attached to carcass, or attached udder (mammary) or vulva.

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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#22 Post by Shadowhntr »

Yes...thats what I was going to say. You can check it in via phone. THEN cut it up (quarter it) if you wish, on the spot.
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.

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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#23 Post by Captainkirk »

Ah, I missed that part. Thanks for clarifying, guys!
Aim small, miss small!

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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#24 Post by Shadowhntr »

No more dragging!

Kirk, back packs work. I've opted to use my large sized trapping basket that has shoulder strap kits mounted. Makes carrying deer quarters out a breeze. I just poke each chunk in a clean large heavy duty trash bag then drop it in my pack basket. You may have to set it on a stump or low limb to get it on when loaded...or have help. I know this old guy does anyway.
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.

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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#25 Post by Longbowfanatic »

Captainkirk wrote:Ah, I missed that part. Thanks for clarifying, guys!
You're very welcome. Not many people quarter deer in Illinois. In fact in all my years with the IDNR, I never encountered anyone doing it although the law hasn't been around that long. Any way. break'em down and carry's out, Kirk!

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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#26 Post by Captainkirk »

Well, I bought me my "deer bicycle" 2 years ago so unless I'm into so really nasty terrain, I shouldn't have to quarter and pack out.

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Oops, wait...wrong picture...(slaps forehead)

THIS one... :mrgreen:

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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#27 Post by Shadowhntr »

I got one just like it Kirk I've used a few times. They are better then dragging but they still work you. I prefer quartering to my cart. Although once I used my cart to haul my quartered up deer....lol
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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#28 Post by Longbowfanatic »

Captainkirk wrote:Well, I bought me my "deer bicycle" 2 years ago so unless I'm into so really nasty terrain, I shouldn't have to quarter and pack out.

Image

Oops, wait...wrong picture...(slaps forehead)

THIS one... :mrgreen:

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:shock: :D I have the hand cart shown here. It's awesome!

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#29 Post by Captainkirk »

One caveat, if anyone is thinking of buying one of these...the tires are made of Chinese rubber, and man, do they STINK!!!! The smell when you open the box gets your head reeling. I can't imagine having one of these anywhere near your stand for several weeks without tipping off every deer in the woods. I kept mine in my truck back in the parking lot, the tires reeked the first six months I had it. I read somewhere (?) that the rubber compound they use "gasses" for up to 8 weeks...and I can believe it. I left mine out in the garage and now it seems OK.
As for that first 'deer bicycle' photo...I have no idea what the guy was doing. Makes for great conversation, tho...
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Re: My "Beat the Clock" Caribou

#30 Post by dhaverstick »

If you all have never read Patrick F. Mcmanus' short story about his deer on a bicycle, you owe it to yourself to do so. I guarantee that you will be laughing out loud before you're through. Here is a link to an online version of the story: https://books.google.com/books?id=T4Ngx ... &q&f=false

Darren

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