Hauling big game out....

[Limited GM]

Guys, he just asked a question. I think he got the point, and have little doubt that he'll break the law.

No worries. It wouldnt be the net if someone couldnt ask a legit question and not have 15 smart a$$ answers, mostly that didnt answer the question regarding punishment.

For the record I dont even have an ATV. The question arose when I mentioned another member on heres packing adventures to some guys in the south. They asked why not haul it out with quads? I knew it was illegal but that was the extent. Trust me when I say, I think ATV's ruined some of the best hunting ever there. What once was prime hunting to the dedicated was suddenly open to anyone who could afford one. And worse, nothing like being in your fav spot hr before daylight only to have a procession of people parade through after daylight.

I own land that joins nat forest and was told that atv's were only allowed on jeep trails there. When I asked about them, he had no more answers.

Regards,

[mx'r]

There is lots of forest that allows atv's. Not sure if your area up north allows it though. If i could use one to pack with that would be awesome. My ass and legs hurt after a brutal 7 mile pack with a horse yesterday..

[henpecked]

You can call the dow or sheriffs dept were your going to hunt and they will advise you accordingly. Different areas do have different regulations regarding the responsible use of atv's.............
The farther you get away from the front range the better off you will be.
If you cut a padlock, are stuck in a bog or driving in areas designated wilderness they will throw the book at you.

[Limited GM]

Agreed. The biggest challenges I've encountered since moving here is figuring the point system and areas. I've hunted and lived in 4 states successfully . This states regs baffles the mind....

[mx'r]

I've been hunting here for 15 years and still dont understand the regs. I think it's by design . They change the regs every year to keep you on your toes. The Forest Service is the first to hand down steep fines, and also the first to BURN DOWN thousands of acres. I guess do as they say and not as they do..

[sniper7]

I pack mine out on a pack frame.

just use your map or gps to find the nearest road or the downhill road from your kill, take it there. get the atv to the road or your truck to the road. then, repeat as necessary until you get all the meat out.

it definitely sucks packing them out when it would be soo convenient to drive an atv back in and drap it out or load the atv, but just remember....if you can do it, everyone can do it. what separates the road hunters and those who get deep back in the woods is exactly that; easiness.
you will also find a good correlation between the success rate of those that go back in, and those guys that drive around all day.