Abstract: A portable game hoist and skinning aid which includes a support frame for supporting a deer carcass in a hoisted position off the ground and which may be attached to a tree, post or other vertical object by straps, chains or other means. The device includes a hand operated winch having a cable which may be passed over an upper pulley attached to the support frame to raise the deer carcass into position. The cable may also be run through a lower pulley and then attached to the skin of the animal so that operation of the winch provides assistance in skinning the suspended animal carcass.