A lady having a yard sale gave me an old golf bag cart to get it out of her yard. Since I’m a tinkerer, I could see more than an old golf bag cart; I could see my new game cart! I attached some wooden boards to the cart using 3/4” conduit holders and a few nuts and bolts. I drilled various holes into the boards for ropes. The cart had some heavy wire supports, which I straightened and positioned a little better to obtain more support. It would be difficult to tell you how to convert a cart as each one is different; besides, once you get started, you may find better ways to modify and convert it. The point is to be creative and use your imagination to make the cart one that will suit your hunting needs.
I don’t know how much weight my cart will hold. However, I have used it once to carry two hams and the backstraps from a 200lb. boar. Pulling the cart uphill was effortless! Plus I like the fact that it folds down, and is there for me whenever I venture into rough terrain.
I’m a fan of many of the ideas here, but, I have to admit, this is pure genius.
Great! I was just thinking about this the other day. Thanks for the tip!!
Cabelas. $115 for their version (that’s what I paid a couple years ago). Folds up and has tires about the size of bicycle tires so will be much easier in rough terrain. Also has a bigger bed for the animal that’s made out of mesh fabric so animal will stay put. Your design will probably work. Not ideal though. Sorry.
Great tip, and you don’t have to pay Cabela!
I did something similar, using the lower piece to cart my SOT kayak. This year i put the handle back on and pulled a big doe out. I didn’t add wood, just tied her on, it worked very well. No problem going over rougher stuff. Probably couldnt handle a whole elk, but i need it for deer so who cares. Mine is the steel version, probably left over from a rental facility. Five dollars at a garage sale.
I’ve gotten that tip from a friend about using golf bag carts but for hauling turkey gear.(ground blinds, decoys,etc) Works great for that. And yard sales have plenty in the $10 range.
We hauled out a 200lbs black bear and two bucks on my buddies version of this.
Good idea! I’m thinking of adapting one from my old climbing stand! Kinda like 2 birds with one stone.
Great idea! I’ve used an old baby jogger for the last 20 years. I took off the front wheel and added straps to hold the deer in place. Plus, it folds up and the wheels are adjustable to have a stable push/pull out the woods. Use fix a flat or buy tubes with fix a flat in them and your good.
Question…. Do most gold bag carts have extendable wheels like this one, or is that a special option?? I think this is one of the best ideas I’ve seen.
I’ve been using golf bag carts for years, I pick up a new (used ) one every couple years (garage sales).