Anybody using ATVs for hunting?

[John Murphy]

Is anybody using ATVs for scouting? Would love to know what your experience has been so far (pros and cons)?

 

[memtb]

Not so much for scouting, as we have a fair knowledge of our hunting area. However, our Polaris Ranger, has carried out a moose, a bear, and numerous elk....when it's not being used as a workhorse around our place! memtb

 

[morgaj1]

I used ATC's and then ATV's exclusively for many years. I have now swapped to a Polaris Ranger and wouldn't go back. SxS's are much more stable and can haul a lot more. Plus, I'm getting older and sitting on a SxS is much easier

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

I use a atv to.get me places that would take me forever to get to on foot and to take my deer and bear out. I also go places with it that most SXS either won't fit or go through. Pretty valuable tool.

 

[johnnyk]

Here's my ATV. I use it for scouting, hunting, hauling deer (and trash) and I pull my zero turn trailer with it. AC doesn't work that good but heater kicks, which is a good thing.
I sanded it down and did the "rattle-can" paint job in the back yard. I like it.

 

[huntsman22]

 

[DXHI]

I had an arctic cat for 3 years....biggest ***.

On waiting list for Honda Pioneer. I use some sort of bike for hauling decoys/dogs/and heaters for the duck blind

 

[FEENIX]

My hunting buddy and I have done in the past. We covered lots of grounds but have seen more wild games just taking a good vantage point and do some glassing.

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

2in suspension lift, 26.5x12 ITP Mud lights.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Nice PD or chuck rig! That good lookin pup makes the picture!

 

[Stockbroker]

Helps old guys get places they wouldn't take their trucks; million acre sandlot parts of TX we haul water to keep the deer in good shape, then we haul them out

 

[One Hole]

On public land in most of western mountain states I've hunted you can only operate atvs where you can drive your truck. With their low pressure tires and soft suspension they can ride better on rough roads than a pickup but they are noisy, dusty, cold ... The seats are not nearly as comfortable as most truck seats. Plus you can buy a pretty nice used hunting truck or SUV for the price of these ATVs. Idaho did a study a few years ago and found that radio collared elk and other game avoid areas used by ATVs. Boot leather is the best way to get close to critters!

 

[Jeffrey Van Zandt]

Is anybody using ATVs for scouting? Would love to know what your experience has been so far (pros and cons)?

up here just about everyone use ATVs or plane Raft,track rigs ect.

 

[Mike Matteson]

I've had an ATV from 2000. Got a second one 2 years back. EFI engines only. Most are made that way now. I prefer 700cc or so. I changed my tires and rims to UTV for better clearances. You can travel roads a lot faster, than by pickup, and go to more areas. The main thing you have to get off and walk. The second thing is wished I have gotten an UTV with 1000CC or more, than a ATV this last time. Yes more money. I would get it with windows, enclosed, doors and heater. ATV's you have to have gear to ride in all types of weather. You are limited to where you can use them.