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UTV for Trapping & Hunting #6526692
04/27/19 03:26 PM
04/27/19 03:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 3,928
NY
Canvasback2 Offline OP
trapper
Canvasback2  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 3,928
NY
Anyone use one for Trapping and Hunting ? With the Arthritis kicking in , need something to make getting through the woods easier!

Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6526713
04/27/19 03:57 PM
04/27/19 03:57 PM
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 3,172
Wyoming County Pa.
Hornady Reloader Offline
trapper
Hornady Reloader  Offline
trapper

Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 3,172
Wyoming County Pa.
Yup for both and for other things.
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Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6526741
04/27/19 04:38 PM
04/27/19 04:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,862
Huntingdon Co. Pa.
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forestman3 Offline
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forestman3  Offline
trapper
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,862
Huntingdon Co. Pa.
Works great for me. [Linked Image]

Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6526764
04/27/19 05:29 PM
04/27/19 05:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 70
Idaho
Wildkaat Offline
trapper
Wildkaat  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 70
Idaho
Bought a 08 ranger three years ago and couldn’t be happier, just up graded this spring to a 2018 and I am getting it set up this summer. You will never go back to trapping without one once you run it on your line a couple times. Be like me and wonder how you ever trapped without it. Just make sure if you get one it is one that you can just step out of and don’t have to climb out of it.


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Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6527239
04/28/19 11:44 AM
04/28/19 11:44 AM
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 2,162
N.E. Nebr
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LDW Offline
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LDW  Offline
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 2,162
N.E. Nebr
Yep, have used one for the last 3 years. 2010 Polaris 800xp Ranger. I would hate to be without it now. This summer, I'm taking the box off and going to build a bed set up just for trapping. Going to have drawers for baits and lure as well as for set making tools. Also going to have cutouts for 5 gallon buckets of waxed sand and a section for carrying traps. Building the prototype out of plywood, then the final one out of diamond plate.

Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6527380
04/28/19 03:55 PM
04/28/19 03:55 PM
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 443
Hot Springs SD
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Larry Bowden Offline
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Larry Bowden  Offline
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 443
Hot Springs SD
After the combined effects of age and cancer I upgraded my Honda Foreman 4 wheeler to a Honda Pioneer 1000 SXS two seasons ago. After adding quite a few options I have it about the way I want it.
I don't want to figure up how many dollars I have in it. Am sure its more than I have in my Harley.
If it keeps me trapping it worth it all !


Western SD Fur Harvesters, SDTA, NTA, FTA and life member of NRA. Cancer survivor (7 years) and still fighting it.
Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6527867
04/29/19 08:13 AM
04/29/19 08:13 AM
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 8,231
Misery
Michael Morris Offline
"Hombre que mata demasiadas cosas"
Michael Morris  Offline
"Hombre que mata demasiadas cosas"

Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 8,231
Misery
I love trapping from a UTV. I am 34 years old with no physical limitations and I still would trap from a UTV vs without a UTV, mainly because I believe speed kills, and using a UTV has made me so much faster and efficient. Plus on a year like we had this past season (50 inches of rain) it was the only way I could get aroun effciently without destroying property.

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Disclaimer: I would NOT buy a polaris 800 again or any polaris after my experience, had to replace a motor for 4k, when I can upgrade in a few years I will be looking at the kawasaki and hondas.

Good luck!


Push yourself to be more than you were
Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6527969
04/29/19 10:44 AM
04/29/19 10:44 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,770
N.W. Iowa
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Tactical.20 Offline
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,770
N.W. Iowa
I like my Honda Rubicon, two medium-large tool boxes on it for traps n coal shale

Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6527977
04/29/19 11:01 AM
04/29/19 11:01 AM
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,250
San Antonio , Texas
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Yotegiter Offline
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trapper
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,250
San Antonio , Texas
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Like it, love it!!!!

Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6527991
04/29/19 11:36 AM
04/29/19 11:36 AM
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,817
central arkansas
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the Blak Spot Offline
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,817
central arkansas
How do those compare to using horses or mules?


the just shall live by faith

member FTA, ATA, EAFT
1776 - the year we told a tyrant we weren't to be under a dictator
Caveat ater macula
Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6528382
04/29/19 11:14 PM
04/29/19 11:14 PM
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 119
knoxville iowa
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trappercosmo Offline
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 119
knoxville iowa
i have the can am defender . it sits alot in the summer but come fall its used every day, between deer hunting and trapping. really like the fact i leave it loaded and park it in the shed and the truck is not loaded with gear when i need to run errands

Re: UTV for Trapping & Hunting [Re: Canvasback2] #6531739
05/05/19 06:41 AM
05/05/19 06:41 AM
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,738
Iowa
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coydog2 Offline
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,738
Iowa
I have a Polaris Ranger Diesel that i got back in 2013 but is a 2014 model and happy with it. Do not use much fuel for being a diesel . I was told the gas ones give the problems. Also the diesel one I have have skid loader engine in it . Since I have a hard time to lift deer or the large beavers I have a hoist I put on the back receiver hitch that was in the van to lift disable people into the van . I had a guy that had a welding shop I know make the stand to mount it and run it off of the plug in inside the cab. I had someone else make a cover for it when I hunt and trap with it on. There is just one thing that is a pain when you drive through bean fields after they are harvest the stumbles will make pin holes in the tires. Have a plug kit when you get home. I will not part from my. Also able to get into places that I would not be able to get in with my pick up like I use to used.


Life member of DAV,NTA,NRA,ITA.Also member of FTA,CBA
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