USING AN ATV ON YOUR NEXT HUNTING ADVENTURE

ATV's & UTV's are very useful when hunting

 
By Kolpin

Using ATV’s for hunting is becoming more and more popular for many reasons. Hunting ATVs provide easy access to locations that are hard to get to by using trails that are impassable for a truck. ATVs are also used to haul materials and supplies, such as tree stands, into isolated areas. Another good use for hunting ATVs when hunting is transporting harvested game back to your vehicle after a hunt. One of the most  important factors to consider when hunting with an ATV or Side x Side is safety. 

For personal protection, wearing a helmet provides full coverage for you head and will protect you against injury in addition to blocking wind, noise, cold and any flying objects. Goggles should be worn outside your helmet to protect your eyes from flying debris and dust you encounter when riding. Wearing a long sleeve shirt or jacket and long pants will protect you from abrasions, sunburns, windburn and hypothermia. Specially designed ATV gloves are made to protect your hands from any flying debris, but they also help create a more secure grip on the ATV. The last important piece of personal protection is proper boots, which will provide you with the best grip on footrests and protect your feet and ankles from injuries.

Proper protection for your valuable hunting equipment includes hard or soft storage solutions to safely store your binoculars, GPS, range finder, extra hunting clothes, and other gear and keep it out of the elements.  In addition, it is critical to safely transport your firearm or bow while traversing over rough terrain. There are several options available such as Rhino Grips, gun mounts, and the Kolpin Gun Boot, which is a hardsided case designed specifically to attach securely to your ATV or UTV.

Proper protection and ATV gear is critical when riding a hunting ATV to protect yourself and your equipment while enjoying your hunt. 

Good luck this season!