Abstract: There is provided a first cable assembly, a second cable assembly, and a common hook unit connected to the first and second cable assemblies. Each cable assembly includes a cable guide and skin gripper member which includes a plurality of blunt-end gripper bumps. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method of removing skin from an animal carcass is provided which includes the steps of: attaching the carcass to a fixed object, such as a tree; splitting the skin from the inside of all four legs and down the stomach of the carcass; attaching a first cable loop assembly to skin of a first leg of the carcass; attaching a second cable loop assembly to skin of a second leg of the carcass; and pulling both cable loop assemblies using a vehicle, whereby the skin is pulled off of the carcass.

Abstract: An article loader apparatus is provided for mounting on an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and includes a vehicle mounting assembly for mounting the apparatus onto the vehicle. A strut connector is connected to the vehicle mounting assembly. A strut member is connected to the strut connector for supporting the strut member on the vehicle mounting assembly. A cable guide is connected to a distal end of the strut member. A winch assembly is connected to the vehicle mounting assembly. The winch assembly includes a winch motor and a winch cable controlled by the winch motor. The winch cable is threaded through the cable guide. A stabilizer member connector is connected to a distal end of the strut member, and a pair of stabilizer chains are connected between the stabilizer member connector and the vehicle.

Abstract: An animal skinner apparatus includes a first cable assembly, a second cable assembly, and a common hook unit connected to the first and second cable assemblies. Each cable assembly includes a cable guide and skin gripper member which includes a plurality of blunt-end gripper bumps. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method of removing skin from an animal carcass is provided which includes the steps of: attaching the carcass to a fixed object, such as a tree; splitting the skin from the inside of all four legs and down the stomach of the carcass; attaching a first cable loop assembly to skin of a first leg of the carcass; attaching a second cable loop assembly to skin of a second leg of the carcass; and pulling both cable loop assemblies using a vehicle, whereby the skin is pulled off of the carcass.

Abstract: An article loader apparatus is provided for mounting on an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and includes a vehicle mounting assembly for mounting the apparatus onto the vehicle. A strut connector is connected to the vehicle mounting assembly. A strut member is connected to the strut connector for supporting the strut member on the vehicle mounting assembly. A cable guide is connected to a distal end of the strut member. A winch assembly is connected to the vehicle mounting assembly. The winch assembly includes a winch motor and a winch cable controlled by the winch motor. The winch cable is threaded through the cable guide. A stabilizer member connector is connected to a distal end of the strut member, and a pair of stabilizer chains are connected between the stabilizer member connector and the vehicle.