Tips for Hunting With ATVs

If you are looking for a way to enhance your hunting experience, look no further than an ATV. These versatile vehicles offer excellent options for gear storage and transportation, while also being trim and rugged enough to handle off-road conditions. For more on how to get the most out of your ATV hunting trip, follow these tips from M2 Outdoor.

Scout the Location

A big part of hunting is finding the right location, and an ATV can be a huge help when it comes to scouting things out. Use your quad to quickly navigate difficult terrain, observing possible paths of movement and finding places where your chosen prey is likely to go to feed. 

Obey the Law

Anyone hunting on an ATV needs to know and follow any and all regulations related to both hunting and operating motor vehicles. However, there are also rules specific to when you are riding and hunting at the same time. For example, most areas forbid riding with a loaded weapon, so you will need to unload before moving from one spot to another. 

Choose the Right Gear

When ATV hunting, you will need to wear weather-appropriate riding gear, including a helmet, boots, and gloves, as you would on any ride. However, it is also important that you wear safe hunting gear like a brightly colored vest as well. 

Choose the Right ATV

Some ATV models are better for hunting than others. While most quads can be given a camo paint job if you want to take it out, some also come with helpful features like extra storage space or additional towing capacity. If you are shopping for an ATV in order to use it for hunting, be on the lookout for these kinds of useful extras.

Hunting Tips

While great for mobility, if you ride your ATV too fast or hard the noise can scare away your prey. In some situations, you may need to proceed on foot for a while in order to get into position. Make sure to park in an area that makes it easy to find your vehicle again once you are done. 

Safety Considerations

As always, safety should be a top priority. Observe basic safety precautions like slowing down when entering the woods and not driving your ATV under the influence. You should also follow safe firearm handling and hunting practices to help keep yourself and others safe. 

To view our selection of new and pre-owned ATVs, visit M2 Outdoors online or at our dealerships in Dexter and Kennett, Missouri. We also offer parts ordering, financing, maintenance, and test drives among other services. We are proud to serve communities like Bloomfield and Essex, Missouri, as well as the Missouri Bootheel region.