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Hunting With
ATVs
The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
during hunting season in Ontario has skyrocketed in recent years. ATVs offer
several advantages, they are much easier than walking, they cause less impact
than most other vehicles, they can access terrain that would turn back other
vehicles, and carrying a moose out on the back of an ATV is easier than
carrying it out on foot.
There are also disadvantages to the use
of ATVs. Because they are easier than walking, more people are hunting in
Temagami and Marten River from their ATV rather than on foot. The noise and
smell of an ATV can alert game animals from a long way off so your chance of
seeing game from an ATV is very small. And that same noise and smell that is
chasing moose away from you is also chasing them away from any other hunters in
the area as well - this can create very hard feelings among hunters who used
stealth and stalking skills to get into good habitat only to have the moose
scared off by ATVs!
Because ATVs can get into terrain that
other vehicles cannot, some riders are making improper use of that advantage
and creating an extensive network of new roads and trails. It also creates a
path to tempt other recreationists to follow until those faint tracks through
the forest become a full-blown road. The moose in that area are then subject to
year-round disturbance.
Make Your ATV the Ultimate Hunting
Machine
(NUI) - Many hunters are discovering
that the thrill of the chase is even more thrilling atop an all-terrain
vehicle. As such, the assortment of ATV-tailored hunting gear is growing and
many outdoors enthusiasts have taken advantage of this to make their hunting
trips even more rewarding.
Here are some equipment suggestions
from Polaris Industries, a leading manufacturer of ATVs and ATV accessories,
that can turn your vehicle into the ultimate hunting machine.
* Winch. A winch is an indispensable
tool for all of your heavy-duty pulling needs. Choose a winch that can pull at
least 1.5 times your ATV's weight. Winches that can pull between 2,500 pounds
and 3,000 pounds are ideal choices.
* Brush guards. To protect the
front-end of your ATV in rugged hunting conditions, install a brush guard.
Brush guards are made of durable steel tubing and safeguard headlights, grills,
radiators and undercarriages.
* Gear storage. There is a wide
selection of camouflage-patterned cargo boxes and bags for your ATV. They
attach to the front and rear racks, the fender and the seat and can protect
your gear from harsh weather conditions or when riding over rough terrain.
* Game cart. You can use a cart hitched
to the rear of your ATV to easily haul big and small game.
* Gun scabbard. A gun scabbard will
hold your gun safely and securely in place as you travel to and from your
hunting destination. Look for one that includes interior padding and is
dust-proof and water-resistant.
* Hunting apparel. There is plenty of
apparel that is specifically designed and cut for ATV riding, including
camouflaged rain jackets, rain pants, vests and even helmets.
* Hand guards. Essential for protecting
your hands from cold, wind, branches and brush, hand guards come in several
different colors and are mounted directly onto your handlebars.
Look for hunting equipment that can
quickly and easily attach to your ATV, like Polaris Industries' Lock & Ride
integrated storage and accessory line. This line of hunting gear features
components that can be installed to your ATV in a matter of seconds.
To find out more about ATV hunting
accessories and limited edition Polaris hunting models, visit
www.polarisindustries.com. |
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