Alternatives to Game Bag

RabbitRodeo · Post by **RabbitRodeo** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:52 am

Does anyone out there use anything besides a game bag to hold harvested rabbits in? I can't stand to wear a game bag/vest, too constricting. Just last night I took some 550 cord, and put on it some hooks off of an old metal fish stringer I had. I think I can hook the rabbits with it and carry them over my back. Set them on the ground when I am not moving. What do you all think? Anyone else use a similar setup?

SMITTY1233 · Post by **SMITTY1233** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:20 am

I hook them to my three dog lead.... Problem is what do you do if your by yourself and have to hook your dog up.... I hate game pouch to but I have come to one conclusion they reason they were made is because there is no easier way to carry game.... I usually take a pouch with me and when we get dressed before the hunt someone is always missing something and I usually offer it up.... They don't realize who gets to carry all the game

Robert W. Mccoy Jr · Post by **Robert W. Mccoy Jr** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:28 am

I don't mind carrying rabbits in my wick coat. The way it fits it doesn't seem to be as uncomfortable as other coats can be when loaded.

One trick I do use though is when I have to carry more than a couple I sqeeze the guts out to lighten the load.

Here is an altrenative to a game bag.
http://www.houndhunting.com/modules.php ... 255a6fdff0

SMITTY1233 · Post by **SMITTY1233** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:31 am

Most of the spots on gun down here in MI I hang them in a tree and drive back and get them with quad... but up in the hare woods you are either carrying them by hand or pouching them.....

blackdirt beagles · Post by **blackdirt beagles** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:11 am

ive got a carrier that is different than a normal vest. it has straps that are like suspenders and just above your butt is a "sack" that is attached.... i know, not a great description but you have great movement and it holds about 6 rabbits. not sure who made it but i think it came from the NITE LITE catalog a few years ago.

Redtick · Post by **Redtick** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:21 am

I use a game vest myself but I have a buddy that just sticks a stick through the back leg and hangs them from a loop in his overalls. It can get your overalls bloody and it can be an invitation to some dogs but it works for him.

RJG · Post by **RJG** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:00 am

Get one of the strap vests from Filson or a similar style from another company. It has adjustable suspenders that go over your shoulders and attatch to a belt that goes around your waist. two sperate shell pockets are mounted on the belt that goes around your waist and a small game pouch is attatched very low on yor back to the belt and between the suspenders. It allows total freedom of your upper body and you can easily carry a limit of rabbits in it. A plus is that it distributes the weight when loaded mostly to your waist so that your shoulders don't get sore when packing game.

RabbitRodeo · Post by **RabbitRodeo** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:00 am

I looked in my NiteLite catalog, and they do sale a game pouch w/ suspenders, but I thought it was small for bird hunters? I may take a look at that one.

blackdirt beagles · Post by **blackdirt beagles** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:33 am

RabbitRodeo wrote:I looked in my NiteLite catalog, and they do sale a game pouch w/ suspenders, but I thought it was small for bird hunters? I may take a look at that one.

thats the one. it works great for rabbits or squirrels too. i dont use mine much because i like my wick vest with all the shell pockets and remote holder.

RabbitRodeo · Post by **RabbitRodeo** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:29 pm

I just found a suspender type in a Waterfowl mag. It is a Browning PF Game Pouch. Game bag is only 10 oz. That seems a bit small, what do you think? Price is only 29.99

AlabamaSwamper · Post by **AlabamaSwamper** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:35 pm

I agree with those vests.

I use one of my old turkey vests. THey are much more comfortable and much more reliable as far as tearing.

I am in the market for one of the game coats with the all the goodies but them darn things are over $100!

I had one like Blackdirt but I can't find it anywhere. GGRRRRR I like it also.

RabbitRodeo · Post by **RabbitRodeo** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:15 pm

The one that blackdirt described is great, but have you seen one that holds a transmitter?

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:24 pm

i use a game pouch that goes around your waist,,,,,it holds about 4 rabbits and there is a seperate pouch that holds shells i bought 3 of these on ebay for 6 bucks each,,,,,,,,and it is lined so blood dont hurt it at all,,,,,,

steve w · Post by **steve w** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:38 pm

The game carrier Robert gave the link too from Wicks is about the best way to carry any amount of rabbits I've found. It folds up small and will carry 4-5 gutted rabbits. I use the Filson shooting bag too,it's like what Ringtail is talking about.I like it mostly for shells and leads or anything else I don't want in the coat. It has a lined pocket in the back that will hold maybe three rabbits. I hate dead weight on my shoulders.

RabbitRodeo · Post by **RabbitRodeo** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:29 am

I have ordered the Game Pouch from Wick. Thanks for the info.