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After a successful shot the real work begins. You need to drag the animal out of thick cover, pull it to the car or the nearest track, and hang it up safely for gutting and initial dressing. This category holds the belts, ropes and hooks built for exactly that stage: dragging big game across wet or rocky ground, carrying birds after a shoot, and hanging the carcass before field dressing.

Who these accessories are for

These accessories are for the hunter who ends up alone in the forest with a downed animal and no vehicle nearby. A belt or rope lets you hook the animal by the legs or antlers and pull it through brush, ditches and wet soil to the nearest path. A hook is needed when the carcass goes on a branch or a dedicated stand for bleeding out and gutting. A bird hunter needs something lighter, a leather strap for carrying several birds on the shoulder after a shoot, without tying up the hands needed to work a dog. All of these belong to the wider group of accessories for wild animals, so it is worth checking the related categories as well.

Types of dragging and carrying gear

The range splits into a few groups by material and purpose, each suited to a different situation in the field. Some pieces are made for a short pull to the road, others hold up over a long drag through wet ground with a heavy animal.

Ropes and loops for dragging

The rope for game dragging EUROHUNT is the simplest, most universal option. It is light, compact, fits in a pocket or backpack, and works for pulling almost any size animal a short stretch to the vehicle. It suits a hunter who wants one basic piece of kit always on hand, without extra weight in the pack.

Biothane and synthetic belts

The game dragging belt AKAH Biothane holds up to 350 kg and does not soak up water, so it stays dry and light even in rain. The Blaser belt and the ZUB LP54 and ZUB LP23 game hauling belts work on the same principle: an adjustable loop, a comfortable handle and a material that will not rot when left in a damp corner of the boot. The orange ZUB LP54 also works as an extra visibility marker on a driven hunt, when several people move through the same block of forest at once.

Leather straps for bird hunting

The Harkila Retrieve leather strap is built for lighter game: duck, pheasant, partridge. You wear it over the shoulder and carry several birds at once without tying up your hands while working with a dog. It does not suit big game, but for a bird hunter it beats any belt built for dragging a moose or a boar.

Hooks for hanging and dragging

The Huntera HG01 game hanging hook and similar hooks are used when the carcass hangs on a stand or frame for bleeding, or when they are attached to the end of a dragging belt so the loop does not slip on the leg or antlers. A separate hook lets you switch a belt between animals fast, without retying a knot each time.

How to choose the right dragging accessory

A few things to weigh before you buy:

1. Size and weight of the animal: a moose or a roe deer needs a stronger belt than a wild boar or a bird.
2. The ground you hunt on: on rocky or wet terrain synthetic Biothane will outlast a plain rope.
3. Whether you drag alone or with a partner: a belt with two handles lets two people pull together.
4. Whether you need a hook to attach to a leg or antler without a separate strap.
5. How often you hunt birds: in that case a light dedicated strap beats a heavy-game belt.

Practical advice for the field

Keep a belt or rope in the car or the backpack, not at home, because you need it without warning, when the animal falls far from any track. Before you pull, check the loop knot and the hook attachment so the carcass does not catch on rocks or roots. After use, wipe the belt clean of blood and mud and let it dry, or the Biothane or leather will wear out faster over a season. The Empty Oiler 25ml container fits the same kit: handy for carrying oil for the knife or another tool used while dressing game, so the blade does not stiffen up with damp between hunts.

Brands

The category carries German-made EUROHUNT and AKAH gear, a Swiss Blaser belt, a Swedish Harkila leather strap for bird hunting, and ZUB and Huntera accessories known among hunters for simple construction and reliable attachment. Each of these makers has worked with hunting gear for a long time, so their belts and hooks are built for real use in the field, not just for a shelf.

For more gear for wild animals, see game calls, hunting stands & blinds and for trophy care. If you are not sure which belt or hook fits your game, write to us and we will advise.