Does Anyone Use 4-Wheeler or Mtn.Bike to Access Deep Woods Sites?

relicmeister · Mar 8, 2015

This season I plan to go deeper into woods looking for home-sites- just exploring or trying to locate sites plotted on old maps.
I got myself a Garmin Foretrex wrist-worn GPS so I don't have to worry ( Panic is more like it) about getting lost, as the woods
I want to hit are vast. I have seen videos of a guy who used a 4-wheeler to get to colonial sites in the mountains, but i don't
have nor plan to get an RTV. Then it occurred to me-"Why not use a mountain bike?" I'd have to breakdown my detector and
put it in a backpack, but otherwise, why not?
Love to hear what others do to cover more ground and reach more potential hunting grounds. :walk:

MrMikeJackie · Mar 8, 2015

I use my legs. Walking while scouting allows you to slow down and pickup on things you would otherwise miss. I guess a mountain bike wouldn't be that bad unless you are in incredible shape. I believe it would become tiresome after a while and all you would be focused on is getting back to the vehicle. I found many colonial sites deep in the woods while hunting small game and turkey. I suggest hiking in, you would be surprised how much ground you can cover using only your feet. Gl HH Mike

kingskid1611 · Mar 8, 2015

I have used a 4 wheeler but it would all depend on what you find and if you have enough stamina to carry all the loot out.

1shotwade · Mar 8, 2015

I've packed out 17 miles in 4 hours and 10 minutes.Some of the area around here and elsewhere you would have to leave the atv and hoof it a lot anyway.

Wade

hoser · Mar 8, 2015

We just park as close as we can with the car and walk from there. Really haven't hunted any where that we had to hike in a long way.

Msbeepbeep · Mar 8, 2015

I park in the school parking lot, and start detecting level ground, bad knees.

relicmeister · Mar 8, 2015

I am in fine shape, and I love the hike the best, just thought if you cover more ground you discover more sites. my stepson just bought an RTV
but he's into it for the bumps and the mud.

PaulLyons · Mar 9, 2015

I have used a 4 wheeler but it would all depend on what you find and if you have enough stamina to carry all the loot out.

Higgy · Mar 9, 2015

I have an ATV. Its fun, but here in NH, we have a lot of trees. Trees and ATVs do not mingle well, and you have to stick to trails pretty much all the time. What I really want is a Rokon. They've been around since the 60's and they are made right here in NH. A Rokon is a 2WD bike, and they float. They aren't dirt-bike fast, but they are the premiere vehicle for traveling in the deep woods because they slip so easily between trees. They are super quiet versus the obnoxious booming put-put-put of an ATV.

Rokon 2-Wheel Drive Motorcycles

Watch the videos. It might change your paradigm concerning MDing the woods. I want one so bad!

JackalopeZL1 · Mar 9, 2015

I use my dual sport from time to time.. makes getting to some locations a lot easier. I have a couple where the roads are washed out and even 4 wheelers can't get it. I pretty much know where I am going and getting there is way faster than buy car or truck with the speed you can traverse some of these old overgrown areas

billyjoe42 · Mar 10, 2015

I think you have a good idea. Remember the first-aid kit.

Shunkaha · Mar 10, 2015

I use a mountain bike and a 4 wheeler. Our forests are very vast too here in Montana. I like to detect around old mining cabins.

Higgy · Mar 10, 2015

Shunkaha said:
I use a mountain bike and a 4 wheeler. Our forests are very vast too here in Montana. I like to detect around old mining cabins.

+1 Man. This is the stuff I dream of. :thumbsup:

wainzoid · Mar 10, 2015

Higgy said:
I have an ATV. Its fun, but here in NH, we have a lot of trees. Trees and ATVs do not mingle well, and you have to stick to trails pretty much all the time. What I really want is a Rokon. They've been around since the 60's and they are made right here in NH. A Rokon is a 2WD bike, and they float. They aren't dirt-bike fast, but they are the premiere vehicle for traveling in the deep woods because they slip so easily between trees. They are super quiet versus the obnoxious booming put-put-put of an ATV.

Rokon 2-Wheel Drive Motorcycles

Watch the videos. It might change your paradigm concerning MDing the woods. I want one so bad!

I remember those. Didn't know they still made them. The ultimate "Tote Goat"

Island Maser · Mar 10, 2015

I use me Jeep to get as deep as possible for walking in.

Hitndahed · Mar 10, 2015

Island Maser said:
I use me Jeep to get as deep as possible for walking in.

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Same here,,, We have 2 of them. Mine is a 1996 XJ Cherokee,, 6" lift,,rolling on 31s. Have the 4:10 gearing and yes,,, it is locked on both ends.

Wifes is a 1998 TJ,,LCOG (low center of gravity) setup. She has less lift than mine,, rolls on bigger sneakers and has more flex.

It depends on where we are going,,, the anticipated weather and how long. Those factors determines which one we use.

Hit