In Ground Hoists

A True Post-Harvest System—Not a Temporary Fix

Most hunters start with:

• A tree limb
• A rope and gambrel
• A tractor bucket
• A makeshift setup

These methods work… but they change every time.

An in-ground hoist creates a dedicated processing station:

• Fixed location
• Consistent height
• Stable lifting points
• Repeatable workflow

This is where lifting stops being a problem—and becomes part of a system.

Built for Multi-Animal Processing and Serious Use

Minerva Creek Gallows in-ground systems are designed to handle real processing days, not just one deer at a time.

Depending on configuration, they allow:

• Multiple animals to be hung at once
• Separate positions for lifting, skinning, and staging
• Better workflow for families, camps, and high-volume weekends

The Gallows In Ground system can support multiple large animals at once, with included winches, gambrels, and lifting components.

Who In-Ground Hoists Are Built For

• Landowners building a permanent processing area
• Family hunting camps processing multiple deer
• Hunters planning a dedicated outdoor setup
• Outfitters needing overflow or staging capacity

If you already know where you process every year, an in-ground system is the most complete solution available.

Designed for Dedicated Outdoor Processing Areas

In-ground hoists are installed directly into the ground for maximum stability.

Typical setups include:

• Outdoor concrete pads
• Gravel or dirt processing areas
• Permanent camp installations
• Rural property processing stations

Installation typically involves setting the vertical posts approximately 30 inches into the ground for stability, creating a secure, long-term structure.

Once installed, your hoist becomes a fixed part of your workflow—always ready when the work begins.

Why Hunters Choose a Permanent Hoist System

The biggest hesitation with in-ground hoists is commitment:
location, cost, and installation.

But here’s what that investment solves:

Temporary Setups

• Rebuilt every season
• Inconsistent height and positioning
• Less efficient workflow

In-Ground Hoist System

• Always set up and ready
• Consistent working height
• Built for multiple animals
• Cleaner, more organized processing

For hunters who process every year, this becomes a long-term upgrade—not a one-time purchase.

Built for Strength, Stability, and Long-Term Use

• Permanent in-ground installation for maximum stability
• Multi-position hanging capability
• Includes winches, gambrels, and lifting components
• Designed for lifting, skinning, and processing
• Fabricated in the United States
• Built as a lifetime-use system

Minerva Creek hoists are designed to handle real-world hunting scenarios—not just lifting, but the entire processing workflow for whitetail and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, wild hogs, black bear, bighorn sheep, and more.

Build a Processing Setup That Actually Works

When your hoist is fixed in place, everything else becomes easier.

Instead of adjusting your setup every season, you can:

• Build tables and work areas around your hoist
• Create a natural flow from lifting → skinning → processing
• Handle multiple animals without congestion
• Reduce time, effort, and physical strain

This is the difference between:
“figuring it out each year” and having a system that works every time.

 

Plan Your Processing Setup

• How to Build a Deer Processing Station
• Deer Processing Workflow Guide
• Choosing the Right Game Hoist System
• How to Hang a Deer Safely

These guides help you design a setup that matches your space and workload.

Install Once. Process Better for Years.

If you process deer season after season, a permanent hoist system changes everything.