RE: Does anyone use a four wheeler(ATV) for hunting?
 

The classic Chevy vs. Ford arguement. Everyone's going to have a different opinion on this. I have a 2000 model Polaris Explorer, and won't own anything other than a Polaris, but I also realize that there are many other good quads out there. However, for riding comfort, I haven't seen anything out there with the suspension travel of the Polaris, and that makes all the difference in the world on bumpy roads. The switchable 2/4 wheel drive option is very nice, too. My next quad will be a Sportsman with the true independent rear suspension...may even step up to the 700cc model. What a hoss!

RE: Does anyone use a four wheeler(ATV) for hunting?
 

Il bowman

I am with you on the Rubicon(AWESOME)machine.I would think that it might be a bit more than someone getting their first 4 wheeler might need but they sure are fun and practically unstoppible.Honda also has a 650 coming out this year and it should burry the 650 Kawasaki.

I have never really needed the 2 wheel option but it already turns sharper than some other brands that are 2 wheel drive.

The Rubicon is a revolutionary design and has had things done with it that no other machine will even come close to matching.


I would suggest a Recon or Rancher from Honda for a starter but if you have the money,go for the Rubicon or the new 650 coming out later this year.

I will say that a 4 wheeler has it's place in hunting but really needs to stay in the truck untill a deer is down and you want to retrieve it.It is also helpful in early scouting and hanging stands early in the year.They are also great for just playing around and having a good time.


You say that you have never owned 1 so let me give a little piece of advice.GET A RIDING COURSE,these can be very dangerous and can even kill someone if it ends up on top of you.Mine weighs a little over 600 pounds and most are around 500,don't let it get on top of you.

I also don't really know of any that you need to stay away from,most are good machines.

RE: Does anyone use a four wheeler(ATV) for hunting?
 

I also agree that you need to get insurance,most homeowners policies will not cover them,even if they are stolen out of your garage.Car insurance doesn't cover them if they fall out of a truck either,unless you have it added.

RE: Does anyone use a four wheeler(ATV) for hunting?
 

Yamaha Kodiak 4x4 400cc Automatic Trans,On- Command 2wd/4wd Great Machine.

RE: Does anyone use a four wheeler(ATV) for hunting?
 

Any brand in a 350/400 class or better.
I have a 400 4x4 and it will do all I need. We haul our tower blinds to their location on a low bow utitlty trailer being pulled by our atv's. 300 and 400 cc models. I can't think of any harder hunting work than that.

Suzuki's got a new 400 out called an eiger, it goes for $5199. give it a look. the best cc for the dollar.
Other than that:
Honda= rancher 350 or 450 es
Yamaha = kodiak or big bear
Kawasaki= prarie 400 or new 360
artic cat = 400i
Polaris= sportsman 400
The reason I listed these models and not the new big bores is because of it being your first quad. Most people don't want to spend over $7000.00 on thier first quad.