Your ATV can boost your next hunting trip. You'll be able to traverse land much faster and much easier than you could on foot. It also makes for hauling your game back to your car much easier. It's no wonder so many people use their ATV to go hunting!
But before your trip, you'll want to set yourself up for success. We rounded up our top ATV hunting tips below. For all your ATV needs, visit Bright Powersports in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
When you go hunting, you can't just plop down anywhere and expect to get game. You need to be strategic about where you set up, meaning somewhere where your intended animal is likely to visit. A great advantage of an ATV is you can quickly travel the terrain and scope out many potential spots before settling on the best one.
Animals will frequent areas where they can find food. For example, large prey like elk, deer, and moose will look for places with their preferred vegetation. You can also look for any deer trails or paths that indicate animals walk that route often. Try to find somewhere where the wind will go in your face. That way, you'll be downwind of your prey so they won't smell you and flee.
One easy way to improve your ATV trip is by packing the right gear. You'll want to protect your weapon from the weather and from bumps on the road when you travel. A rifle scabbard guards your gun and its scope.
Another helpful item is a winch. It can be connected from your game to your ATV. This makes for easy hauling of the animal to flat land so you can more easily dress it.
You'll also want to consider a GPS. It's easy to get lost in the backwoods and your cell phone GPS may not always have a signal. An ATV GPS will help ensure that you can navigate the trails without any issue. Plus, you can often save your location in the GPS if it turned out to be a good one!
When you haven't gotten anything all day, it's tempting to want to stay until dark. Give yourself every possible chance to get your animal, right?
The issue is that you'll then be left navigating home in the dark. This makes hunting difficult, since you'll have to break the animal down without much light. But it also makes driving difficult. It's harder to see trails and obstacles at night. It's all too easy to end up in a ditch and damaging your ATV (or yourself) in a way that would have been prevented had you gone home in daylight. Always leave before it gets dark so you can get home safely.
One of the easiest ways to scare game away is to make noise. Unfortunately, ATVs are not known for being quiet. You can remove or strap down loose metal to help. You can also add in soundproofing material (such as rubber) to decrease the rattling noises. If your ATV makes odd sounds, such as whistling noises, it can indicate a performance issue and merits a trip to the mechanic. Once your ATV is as quiet as possible, you are ready to ride!
Make sure your ATV is ready for your hunting trip! If you need any parts replacement or a service, visit Bright Powersports. Our expert staff can get it running like new. We also sell new and used ATVs if you are looking to buy. We proudly serve those in Michigan including cities such as Lincoln Park and Detroit.
