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How to Get a 4x4 for NR Hunter in WY
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<blockquote data-quote="SBruce" data-source="post: 612541" data-attributes="member: 21068"><p>I agree, After lots of years guiding deer and antelope hunters, and allowing some DIY hunting on our ranch............most folks that want to DIY split the driving with a couple others and most that fly use an outfitter/guide. </p><p> </p><p>My best advice for the OP, <u>If you're dead set on flying out</u>; pre-arrange a full size pickup rental well ahead of time and purchase a set of chains that will fit (<strong>dont forget the bungee straps or tightners, whatever you do</strong>)!! The only tires that will clean themselves out decently in some of this clay/bentonite muck are very expensive. They wont last on pavement, blacktop or gravel, and sometimes still dont get it done without chains on the ground. </p><p> </p><p>Doesn't happen very often, but some times we're running Boggers with Lockers, have 4 chains on the ground and <u>still </u>cant get where we want to go (or we're breaking chains, axles, shocks or u-joints).........No BS. In these situations, it's better to stay at the motel or camp and sip some coffee or whiskey.</p><p> </p><p>Sandy soil isn't bad at all, you can usually get around on it just fine. Likewise with gravel or rock. The stuff that is tough will turn the most aggressive mud tire into a racing slick in seconds. Most people here have alot of $$ into their 4X4's, especially if they're modified for real off road work. Not likely you'll find anyone that is willing to rent out their best mule when it's plowing time.</p><p> </p><p>I'd caution against an SUV in some cases. Great if you don't kill anything, sometimes a mess to clean up if you do, especially if it's carpet interior...............Don't know if insurance covers blood soaked interiors.? Might check into that first. Tough to beat a pickup when we're hauling bloody carcasses around. We think that a tarp laid out will keep the blood off the carpet.......Sometimes it does, most times it doesn't; especially when we're bouncing/rocking around on back roads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SBruce, post: 612541, member: 21068"] I agree, After lots of years guiding deer and antelope hunters, and allowing some DIY hunting on our ranch............most folks that want to DIY split the driving with a couple others and most that fly use an outfitter/guide. My best advice for the OP, [U]If you're dead set on flying out[/U]; pre-arrange a full size pickup rental well ahead of time and purchase a set of chains that will fit ([B]dont forget the bungee straps or tightners, whatever you do[/B])!! The only tires that will clean themselves out decently in some of this clay/bentonite muck are very expensive. They wont last on pavement, blacktop or gravel, and sometimes still dont get it done without chains on the ground. Doesn't happen very often, but some times we're running Boggers with Lockers, have 4 chains on the ground and [U]still [/U]cant get where we want to go (or we're breaking chains, axles, shocks or u-joints).........No BS. In these situations, it's better to stay at the motel or camp and sip some coffee or whiskey. Sandy soil isn't bad at all, you can usually get around on it just fine. Likewise with gravel or rock. The stuff that is tough will turn the most aggressive mud tire into a racing slick in seconds. Most people here have alot of $$ into their 4X4's, especially if they're modified for real off road work. Not likely you'll find anyone that is willing to rent out their best mule when it's plowing time. I'd caution against an SUV in some cases. Great if you don't kill anything, sometimes a mess to clean up if you do, especially if it's carpet interior...............Don't know if insurance covers blood soaked interiors.? Might check into that first. Tough to beat a pickup when we're hauling bloody carcasses around. We think that a tarp laid out will keep the blood off the carpet.......Sometimes it does, most times it doesn't; especially when we're bouncing/rocking around on back roads. [/QUOTE]
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