Hauling big game out....

[soco11]

Here's an idea: if you can't hunt legally and ethically, how about not going at all? As pierce33 said, the pack-out is part of the hunt...and it too is to be done legally and ethically, just like the rest of the hunt. Don't expect any favors from other hunters either--if I see you I will report you so fast it will make your head spin. I am not going to let you ruin it for everyone else.

[TennVol]

Follow the rules: Do it the right way, or don't do it at all.

The CO DOW doesn't f**k around with stuff like that. With all of the cell phones, sat phones, CB's, etc... out there, you WILL be caught and they WILL make you suffer.

[pierce33]

I just hope people like this stick to the units everyone and their brothers go "road hunt" There is a locked USFS road where we elk hunt that litteraly goes within 300 yards of where we camp, but yet we make the 6 mile pack in with all our gear and the 6 mile pack out with all of our gear and animals. Sometimes its not fun carrying 80lbs on your back but it sure beats a day at work. I work my tail off all fall hunting and I enjoy every asspect of it. Theres not a more enjoyable way to exersise than backing out a big game animal you just harvested.

[Irving]

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

[Byte Stryke]

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

but wait... I wanted to give the dead horse one more whack!

[Irving]

Permission to proceed.

[rondog]

Wow, can't use any vehicles at all? That settles it, I'll never be able to go hunting, that's for sure. I'm lucky I can walk on flat ground.

I know my dad and his buddies used to use Jeeps back in the 60's and 70's, I have his '56 CJ5 that he hunted with. I remember him saying the reason he parked it was because CO wouldn't let them use Jeeps anymore (we're Okies), but I didn't know that included ATV's, and didn't know the ban was still in effect.

But they sure used the Jeeps while they still could! These are from 1961.

[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.