Leather Fowl Game Carrier

Most of the time when hunting I don't care to much for the vest style game carries often utilized. I only really hunt fowl ( mammal allergy) and don't care for the bloody animal carcasses in a pouch at my back in late summer sun. This leather game carrier is very handy and can be used for more than just birds, any small game really.

The one I will make here will only carry a few birds, my next hunt is a grouse hunt with a 3 bird limit, so 3 to 5 loops on my carrier should do.

If you choose to construct it would be easy to adapt for your needs. I'll probably also soon make a carrier for dove, a fifteen bird limit.

I'll use the following:

Cutting board
Awl
Hole punch
Utility knife
Small brads and crimper
Ruler
Pen
Leather
Rings, mine salvaged from an old tent

I started by laying a 2"x12" box then laying out 4 1/2" x 9" strips, as shown.

Then cut out. I find a simple sharp utility knife is best for cutting.

Mark holes for Punching and bradding. Assure you holes are properly sized for your brads.

My widest belt was an 1&1/4".

I laid out slots 1&3/4" and punched holes to assure stops in the leather and that'd not tear.

Don't neglect to wet you leather before stamping.

Using brads to attach loops.

Enjoy.