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Hey Everyone,

I'm headed to northern Wisconsin this upcoming weekend in my 2018 hardtop JLUR. In the (extremely) off-chance that I actually get a deer I am hoping to gain some insight on the best way to transport the deer. Unfortunately my rig is still completely stock and I do not have a roof rack, trailer hitch or upgraded front bumper with bull bar/stinger. I can think of options for attaching a deer involving any of those things, but unfortunately don't have access to them.

Anyone out there end up in a similar situation and successfully transport a deer with their rig? Curious to know if there is a workable solution that involves tying the deer to the hood, the hardtop, or the spare tire in back. I know you are not supposed to put it in the trunk.

Would love to hear suggestions. I am apprehensive about tying it to the Rubicon hood (denting) or the hardtop (breakage) because I believe upper midwest bucks can weigh anywhere between 150-300lbs.

Maybe I just forego pulling the trigger altogether and focus on the drinking and the cards ;)

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Kevin
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Having a deer carcass exposed for transportation, be it rack or hood is not a good idea if you care about the meat quality.

All you have to do is buy a tarp that, drop the rear seat and place the deer on the tarp for transportation. A trailer also works. I've seen people using a large hitch rack for short transportation trips, just make sure you cover the animal with a tarp if you are gonna have it exposed.

You might have to get creative if you get a large deer, but in all likelihood if you get lucky itd be under 200 lbs.
 

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Having a deer carcass exposed for transportation, be it rack or hood is not a good idea if you care about the meat quality.

All you have to do is buy a tarp that, drop the rear seat and place the deer on the tarp for transportation. A trailer also works. I've seen people using a large hitch rack for short transportation trips, just make sure you cover the animal with a tarp if you are gonna have it exposed.

You might have to get creative if you get a large deer, but in all likelihood if you get lucky itd be under 200 lbs.
This. I bought an el-cheapo tarp from Harbor Fright and plan on doing this... hopefully the dang 10 pointer I keep seeing on my cam comes by the stand tomorrow.
 

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This. I bought an el-cheapo tarp from Harbor Fright and plan on doing this... hopefully the dang 10 pointer I keep seeing on my cam comes by the stand tomorrow.
Good luck.
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