Hunting With ORV?

[JM]

Not sure if this got posted in the backcountry thread on accident? but if you're riding a motorized vehicle into where you hunt it's not a backcountry hunt

I figured I would be getting more into the backcountry with it Guess It could have went somewhere else haha. It IS an "off road vehicle" 

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Back country doesn't really mean hiking in 100 miles. You can get into back country on roads too. I do.

That's a matter of opinion on the definition of backcountry I guess. I just don't get how it's backcountry if you can drive to it?

[CAMPMEAT]

I've got nothing against them. I'm one of those people that think that should be called  '' ON ROAD VEHICLES'' when it comes to hunting.

Like a truck or a car.

The government designated them as OFFROAD vehicles for whatever reason. Maybe the tires, who knows. I don't have anything against them either....

[Becky]

Not sure if this got posted in the backcountry thread on accident? but if you're riding a motorized vehicle into where you hunt it's not a backcountry hunt

I figured I would be getting more into the backcountry with it Guess It could have went somewhere else haha. It IS an "off road vehicle" 

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Back country doesn't really mean hiking in 100 miles. You can get into back country on roads too. I do.

That's a matter of opinion on the definition of backcountry I guess. I just don't get how it's backcountry if you can drive to it?

He PM'd the only mod online and asked him to move the thread to wherever it fits appropriately. We just know nothing about using ORVs with hunting

[Smossy]

Not sure if this got posted in the backcountry thread on accident? but if you're riding a motorized vehicle into where you hunt it's not a backcountry hunt

I figured I would be getting more into the backcountry with it Guess It could have went somewhere else haha. It IS an "off road vehicle" 

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Back country doesn't really mean hiking in 100 miles. You can get into back country on roads too. I do.

That's a matter of opinion on the definition of backcountry I guess. I just don't get how it's backcountry if you can drive to it?

Well you can take an ORV places a normal vehicle cant go. It doesn't even have to be a trail or a road. Some places you can drive that thing right through the woods and over brush.
I do understand what your saying though.

[CAMPMEAT]

Backcountry means: rural undeveloped areas.

[CAMPMEAT]

Yes you can and do it. Check the with the ranger at the district you want to hunt. Some Rangers are ANTI- ATV and won't open any roads for ORV use. The Governor signed into law starting July 28th that ALL 35 mph roads in the ENTIRE state are open to ORV use. You have to have your ORV licensed, lights, brake lights, horn, ( bicycle horn works) and has to be checked by a shop as to being safe on the roads. The state has not figured out any of this yet as how to start, typical democrats. 100% of the Sheriffs I know won't bother you about riding an ORV where I live. It's not a big deal to them. I hope that helps. Oh, just make sure you have a helmet on if you're riding a quad, nice little ticket if the WDFW/cops want to be a stickler.

 What about turn signals CAMPMEAT? My licensing agent couldn't find anything about it when I asked about it since I was wondering if you're going to need a metal plate.

From what my club and our assessors office says, you only need  turn signals if you ride at night. They are going to have a metal plate and two stickers. One is for offraod use and the other is for onroad use. Stupid huh. Why don't they make one friggin' sticker and call it good. It's just another way to screw us ORV owners.

You say "they are going to" so I take it that hasn't went into play yet? Just wanna figure out what we needa do to take these bad boys out.

The bill was signed. They have not figured out how DOL is going to do what they do. Just ride it like you would normally. They really can't do much since they don't know what they are doing. Licensed and registration with your helmet on. I've been riding mine on the county roads, but we don't have the cops like you guys do. But, like I said, the cops don't care here. They have better things to do than watch for an ORV driving down the 35 mph road doing nothing wrong.

[CAMPMEAT]

That's ok. I don't care myself where the mod puts it. I'll still help you out. Been fighting the anti's for years about ATV's.

[bobcat]

Most all of the Wenatchee National Forest is illegal to ride ATV's. There are a few trails designated as ORV trails, but chances are that's not where you'll wan to hunt. It's especially bad in the Cle Elum area, if you're looking for a legal place to ride.

Most timber companies don't allow vehicles that aren't street legal either.

The further you get from the major cities the more you'll find that ATV's are less frowned upon. Such as where Campmeat is from. 

[h2ofowlr]

West side is pretty much closed up tight.  I wish we could drive the road system as it is a blast.  Unfortunately to man people that would mess with your ATV from the sounds of it from other posts over the years.

[CAMPMEAT]

Bobcat,
I thought Cle elum was a good place to ride. I know Liberty is a place you can ride from what I heard. But, you're right, the further from Seattle/Puget Sound, the less hassle. Even here in Ferry County, the Forest Circus cop will write you a ticket in a minute. We do have areas here where you can ride, but the roads don't connect always. You can be 1/8 of a mile from the connecting road and you can't. I have no idea how the USFS came up with that.
Wenatchee is right up there with the Colville National Forest. Boise cascade ( Hancock now I think ) you can ride on any and all of their lands if the gate is open or no gates.

[coachcw]

CleuElum Ranger station will give you maps where you can ride . you must stay on designated trails or green dot roads in state land , not for use in national forest inless on posted trails. you can't go off road or trail in Washington inless your on private property. some road in the Okanogan are open to orv use . make sure orv tabs are current and the tow rig has a discover pass . they can be a great tool when used right but nothing beats a good pair of legs.have fun.

[CAMPMEAT]

Not sure if this got posted in the backcountry thread on accident? but if you're riding a motorized vehicle into where you hunt it's not a backcountry hunt

I figured I would be getting more into the backcountry with it Guess It could have went somewhere else haha. It IS an "off road vehicle" 

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Back country doesn't really mean hiking in 100 miles. You can get into back country on roads too. I do.

That's a matter of opinion on the definition of backcountry I guess. I just don't get how it's backcountry if you can drive to it?

Well you can take an ORV places a normal vehicle cant go. It doesn't even have to be a trail or a road. Some places you can drive that thing right through the woods and over brush.
I do understand what your saying though.

Going offroad, through the woods etc is a big no,no. Don't do it. You'll be in it deep if you get caught. This is what gives us a bad name. Cows do more damage than any ORV.

[coachcw]

horses should need orv tags !

[CAMPMEAT]

horses should need orv tags !

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I'm sure the greenies are trying to get that put into law..........

[Smossy]

West side is pretty much closed up tight.  I wish we could drive the road system as it is a blast.  Unfortunately to man people that would mess with your ATV from the sounds of it from other posts over the years.

We wouldn't be riding out this area. It would be more up wenatchee area.