SunDevil Report post Posted January 23, 2008 So it has been recommended that I take a game carrier with me for my oryx hunt next month in NM. I was wondering if anybody in the Tucson area had one I could borrow? If not, no big deal I was just trying to save $100 bucks on an item I probably will never use again. Let me know and thanks. Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpepe25 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 rickshaw type wheel barrel, then you can use it at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Chris, Ive got strong knees and a good back... However, I will cost you more than $100 in food alone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted January 24, 2008 where are you hunting? Will it be escorted? Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted January 24, 2008 escorted? I haven't checked to see what kind of escort services they have out of Socorro. I will be on the Stallion range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted January 24, 2008 SunDevil, I wouldn't recommend any escort service out of Socorro! On a serious note, you should be able to drive offroad to retrieve your oryx most anyplace on Stallion unless they have changed the rules very recently. A tip to you and anyone else that hunt oryx; take a short piece of 1/2" hose to put on the end of each horn. It will protect them from getting broken but more importantly will protect you and your gear while wrestling with it. Good luck on your hunt and if you need any pointers on Stallion PM me. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5yearcoueshunter Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Hey Chris, I just got back from my Dad's stallion range hunt. You can still drive off road to retrieve your Oryx. I would say that about 50 - 75 pecent of the range is sparse enough to drive and get it, but some areas are too rocky and have too many cactus to do that. A deer carrier would be a good idea if possible. It seems as if most of the Oryx have gotten wiser these last few years and are staying away from the roads anyway. Good Luck Travis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted January 24, 2008 When went a few years ago we were escorted by Range Officers... They would let you drive off the roads to retrieve game. Just watch out for unexploded bombs... Seriously.... Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted January 24, 2008 yes I have already been warned about the risks (explosions) associated with driving off road on the range and thus the recommend to get a game hauler. additionally, I am aware that it is possible I may get one down in a spot that is not accessable by vehicle. thanks for the recommend on the pieces of hose. I will make sure I add that to my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter4life Report post Posted January 24, 2008 From what I have seen on the on-range hunts, many times you can drive to the downed oryx to retrieve it. If not, I personally would prefer to just quarter it on the spot and take it out on a pack frame. They are nothing compared to a bull elk if you have ever carried one of those out on a pack frame. I have never used a game hauler before, but I think it would be more of a pain to wheel it out on one of those than to just carry it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted January 25, 2008 From what I have seen on the on-range hunts, many times you can drive to the downed oryx to retrieve it. If not, I personally would prefer to just quarter it on the spot and take it out on a pack frame. They are nothing compared to a bull elk if you have ever carried one of those out on a pack frame. I have never used a game hauler before, but I think it would be more of a pain to wheel it out on one of those than to just carry it out. It's my understanding that you can't take a camera on range so if you want good pictures you can't quarter it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter4life Report post Posted January 25, 2008 That is true that you can't take a camera on the range, so if you had to quarter it you would only get pictures of the head and cape. I can't remember for sure, but it seems like they even asked about cell phone cameras last time I was there. We made sure to leave any cellphone cameras at home just so we wouldn't run into any hassles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5yearcoueshunter Report post Posted January 25, 2008 They don't mind the cell phone camera as long as you don't use them. They said they understand that almost every phone nowadays has a camera. Travis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted February 29, 2008 So how about some pics of the rick-shaw (or is that Larry-shaw) in action I have been told that oryx has NO taste. How's yours? RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted March 3, 2008 So how about some pics of the rick-shaw (or is that Larry-shaw) in action I have been told that oryx has NO taste. How's yours? RR NO taste? Wow, that's a first. I've eaten 5 and it is one of my favorite! This is the first I've ever heard anyone complain about oryx meat. It certainly isn't gamy if that's what you mean, but it definately has a flavor. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
