Turkey sling??

[marshboy]

I don't mind grabbing ahold of a gobbler's feet and throwing him over my shoulder, but for some reason the walk back to the truck gets longer with each step...lol.
Can anyone recommend a good quality sling to tote a turkey out with?
Greg

[coyotetrpr]

Not really a direct answer to your question, but I put them in the game bag of my vest and it makes the walk out much more plesant.

[CallDr]

I agree a Turkey tote helps a a lot. I always carry some sandwich bags and rubber bands to cover the head. That way I don't get blood down my vest,back and legs back to the truck. I have one but can't remember who made it. I think some guys make some custom ones?

For some reason when you put a big gobbler in the Vest pouch the weight is pulling hard. Someone needs to figure out how to distribute that weight better.  

20 lbs is about the right for me  I have killed 2 that topped 23. Felt like 30 by the time I got to the truck with a couple rest stops 

[Skeeterbait]

I have a couple of bloodproof orange tote bags with shoulder straps I use and they have proven to be the best.  Bought them from a booth at a turkey expo in Birmingham years ago and haven't seen them sold anywhere since.  They are about 30 inches wide with a large snapped flap cover.  The thin nylon material folds up and fits in a vest pocket.

A tote string to put around the legs works pretty good though and easy to make.  Cut you a handle as wide as your palm out of some sturdy, round material, Deer antler makes a really cool one.  Bore a hole through the middle and affix a loop of strong string or leather through the hole about a foot  long.  tale a hitch in the string and put around his feet and up past the spurs.  The bag and rubber band for the head is a good idea.

I have also seen people use something like a rifle sling with a loop on each end.  Put one loop over the feet and the other around the neck below the head and sling him under your arm.

[TRKYHTR]

There is just something about throwing him over your shoulder and carrying him out. I don't mind the bloody butt or pant leg. I don't plan on being in any modeling sessions any time soon.

TRKYHTR

[guesswho]

I've used the sling style for about 40 years.   I don't remember seeing anyone use anything back then, but my Dad showed me an easier way to carry them out and thats what I've used ever since.  I know a young boy that makes them out of parachute cord now.  He sells single color totes for $15 and dual colored (green & black) for $20 shipped. 

[marshboy]

I don't mind the blood either, but it gets damn heavy sometimes toting one out a long way.

[marshboy]

Ronnie,
Could you maybe send me a pm with his contact info?
Thanks,
Greg

[guesswho]

Will do.

[bird]

A guy has got to have a turkey tote.  Once you use one you won't go hunting without one.  First thing I always check to make sure I have before I head out is my turkey tote.

[TRKYHTR]

Ronnie you look like the creature from the black lagoon. Am I dating myself? Thats some mossy looking camo.

TRKYHTR

[guesswho]

Ronnie you look like the creature from the black lagoon.

Thats the look I was hoping for.

[birdhunter]

Check out The Turkey Sling'r at turkeyslingr.com

Hands free way to carry a bird out. It's simple and affordable. Pretty much a one-time purchase.

[econo]

I use this:  Its cheap and works well. I only give a couple bucks for mine at Smokey mountain knife works a few years ago.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281078681475?lpid=82

[Moore]

they aren't hard to make I made a few that turn out pretty good