A game collection and retention apparatus includes a pole and a first plate. The pole includes a stabilizing portion and a support portion, wherein the stabilizing portion is configured to stabilize the game collection and retention apparatus in a substantially upright position. The first plate is positioned along the support portion of the pole and includes comprising a plurality of teeth around a perimeter thereof, wherein the plurality of teeth at least partially define one or more notches.

A tailgate assembly is provided for a cargo bed having a bottom wall and a front, left and right side walls. An opening is defined between the left and right side walls, and the bottom wall. The tailgate assembly includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel is pivotally connected to the bottom wall. The first panel is pivotable between a cargo-retaining position and an unfolded position with respect to the bottom wall. In the cargo-retaining position, the first panel closes the opening. The second panel is pivotally connected to the first panel. The second panel is pivotable between a folded position and a ramp position. In the folded position, the first panel and the second panel are substantially parallel to one another and in the ramp position the first and second panels extend from one another at an angle greater than ninety degrees.

The present invention generally relates portable treestand for hunters which comprises a platform and a seat member wherein when the treestand if folded up for easy transport the seat interlocks to the treestand platform creating a shelf useful for carrying gear, backpacks, game, etc. In one embodiment, the platform and/or seat are each of one-piece construction fabricated from a solid aluminum/aluminum alloy workpiece, optionally by a waterjet process.

The invention also contemplates improved climbing sticks, also referred to as ladder modules, for use in climbing trees for hunting or other purposes. The module includes one or more support brackets mounted to the support member. The brackets are generally V-shaped and include a number of teeth on the interior surface of the bracket that engage the tree on which the module is placed to prevent the module from slipping on the tree. These brackets that grip the tree when climbing pivot allowing them to become flush with the body of the stick to minimize profile and to allow the sticks to nest closely together so that they can be easily carries/secured to the treestand of the invention.

The invention also contemplates the treestand of the invention coupled to the climbing sticks of the invention.

A harness system and a belt for carrying a hunting tree stand are described. The belt includes a body panel that attaches to a first elongated member and a second elongated member. A panel strap extends from one of the first elongated member and the second elongated member. A side buckle attaches to another one of the first elongated member and the second elongated member. The side buckle is configured to be operationally coupled with the panel strap. The side buckle and the panel strap are configured to tighten around and secure the belt to the user. A first hunting tree stand strap and a second hunting tree stand strap extend from the body panel. The first hunting tree stand strap and the second hunting tree stand strap are configured to firmly hold the first section of the hunting tree stand against the body panel.

An apparatus for carrying harvested game animals is includes a rod that is sufficiently sized and shaped to be insertable into the bore of a firearm barrel. A stopper portion of the apparatus is operatively connected to the rod and has a width that is wider than the bore to thereby limit insertion of the rod into the bore. A cord is mounted to the rod and stopper such that, when the rod is inside the bore of the barrel, the cord is outside the bore. A method of using the apparatus includes securing the cord to a harvested animal, inserting the rod into the bore of a firearm, and supporting the firearm on a shoulder to facilitate carrying the animal.

A hunting cart assembly includes a cart that includes a first frame which is pivotally coupled to a second frame such that the cart is positionable between a folded position for storage and an unfolded position for utilization. A pair of wheels is each rotatably disposed on the second frame to roll along a support surface. A pair of motors is each integrated into a respective one of the wheels. Each of the motors rotates the respective wheel in a first direction when the motors are turned on to urge the cart along the support surface. A lever is pivotally coupled to a respective one of the handles and the lever is in communication with the pair of motors. Each of the motors is turned on when the lever is urged into an actuating condition and each of the motors is turned off when the lever is biased into a de-actuating condition.

The present invention relates generally to the field of animal lifts. More specifically, the present invention relates to a vehicle-mountable game animal lift device that is primarily comprised of a vertical mast, at least one winch, at least one cable, and at least one hanging bar. The device is durable and made of metal such that it can retain the weight of large game animals and hold them steadily to the device. The device is also comprised of a winch that can easily lift an animal from the ground. In this manner, the device can be attached to any ATV or utility vehicle known in the art such that an individual may lift and transport any fallen game animal out of a hunting area without the assistance of others.

A method and apparatus for use in the field processing of downed big game animals, without removing the entrails of the animal. The procedure may be implemented by one or more persons with the use of a multi-purpose tool that is portable, relatively light weight and suitable to fit into or on to a backpack when collapsed. The multi-purpose tool has features making it suitable for various outdoor activities; but it is especially adapted to form a sturdy tripod stand having telescoping legs and a rope locking mechanism on its head. When assembled as a tripod stand, rope is used to temporarily lift and hold each leg of the animal individually until each quarter and portion is skinned and removed from the carcass in the field.

The present disclosure relates to a pack bag for transporting at least a head portion of an antlered big-game animal. The pack bag comprises foldable flaps defining an opening for inserting the antlered big-game animal head into the pack bag. Upon insertion, a bottom flap can extend from the opening and at least partially fold onto itself (e.g., to cover hide attached to the head portion). In addition, a top flap opposite the bottom flap can extend from the opening and pass between antlers and over the at least partially folded bottom flap. A fastener connected to at least one of the top or bottom flaps can then compress the top and bottom flaps against the antlered big-game animal head. Additionally, the pack bag is attachable to a backpack, saddle, or other carrying apparatus (e.g., via a loop, eyelet, etc. provided on an outer surface of the pack bag).

The present set of embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for packing and transporting materials suitable for taxidermy. More specifically, the present disclosure includes embodiments of animal cape and skull transportation apparatuses including a hood adjoined to a cape receiver wherein the hood is adapted to receive the muzzle of an animal and cape receiver is adapted to receive an animal cape including hide harvested from near the shoulder region of the animal. Additional embodiments allow for the apparatus to partially enclose the cape and skull of an animal to preserve between initial harvest and a taxidermy professional.