Hunting Vehicles

[Mongo Hunter]

I like all the ideas of the purpose built hunting vehicle. ill have to keep my eye open on Craig's list and nickle adds and see if something comes up. I still think the UTV's are a cool idea too but I would have to deal with a trailer and some fish cop giving me a hard time cause it may not be a "off road only vehicle" road or something like that. those guys can write a ticket for anything, I should know my buddy is one lol.

[gasman]

UTV's are cool, but in Washington, the only place you legally use them in on private property and designated 4x4 trails.

They can not be taken off road on public land. There is areas of public land thay can be used off road but if you cause resource damage, you can be fined. State Land, absolutly not, but you can drive them on the road on some state land areas, but not many.

If this state was more OHV friendly, I would get a UTV 

[twinners]

I had a 95 2 door GMC Jimmy the S10 size.  Small enough to get a lot of places and easy to turn around.  Great for backing a boat down the ramp to.  Only problem was when the twin daughters came along.  Two carseats and two doors just doesn't work.  It was big enough for me to sleep in also.  Wish I still had it.

[ICEMAN]

For solo or two hunters, I take my bronco II, for the whole family...Expedition. Heated leather seats are niiiiiiiiccccceeee. 

[Mongo Hunter]

Mother inlaw is gunna take the 4runner in and see whats wrong with it. I pretty much know what is wrong but i think she want a dollar amount to fix it. she aint gunna like it neither! if she dosent get it fixed i think i may give her $500 for it but ill wait and see what the list of "things to fix" looks like. now i guess it wont start and she thinks its the fuel pump, its probly the 6 year old GAS!

[NWBREW]

I have an F-150 and a good pair of boots.  That pair of boots will climb anything and have yet to get stuck in them.  I am looking for a little toyota though. Had one....sold it....wish I still had it.

[BlackRidge]

I bought a 1988 Bronco II about four years ago just for that purpose. I only paid $1000 and since then I haven't really put any money into it, other than a new alternator and some All Terrain tires (which I got used for $150.) The Bronco gets me into a lot of tight spots where I wouldn't necessarily want to drive my full size truck.

Thats definitely what Im leaning towards. My current car setup won't allow me to venture into many parts of the treefarms, and for the price, an old Bronco would probably be perfect, maybe an oooold 4runner too

[yakimarcher]

I once had a subaru station wagon that took some serious mountain abuse.

[yajsab]

If you want to go tight places, I would lean toward the short wheel base.

Domestic: Bronco, Jeep

Import: Samurai, Montero 2 doors

ATV/UTV are not legal on almost all unpaved (main) roads.

[Skyvalhunter]

If you want to go tight places, I would lean toward the short wheel base.

Domestic: Bronco, Jeep

Import: Samurai, Montero 2 doors

ATV/UTV are not legal on almost all unpaved (main) roads.

That may change very soon

[fair-chase]

Thanks for the link SpecialT. I checked it out and fell in love with this little guy. Unfortunately 24k is a little out of my price range right now.



Just think guys. If you bought one of these you could call home and tell the wife that you finally broke down and bought her that Mercedes Benz she always wanted. The look on her face would be priceless when you rolled in with one of these. 

[Special T]

Mogs are the Utility vehicles you never thought of... I have talked to guys with PTO and 3point hitches, backhoe attachments,  dump beds, snow blowers... In Europe they are construction utility vehicles.. I want one so when i get rich, or 15k richer i'll get one...

[toyman2]

this is what i use, i have a ton of moey and parts in it, but a guy that doesnt wheel the way i do doesnt have to go to the extreme.
A good older 4 runner or toyota pu with 32s or 33s will go anywhere in the PNW, some of the others are pretty good rigs but the toyotas are so dependable. i also drive this almost everyday, i only trailer it if i go wheel more than 100 miles away.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

I broke down and bought a Sami this past year. Like many people mentioned I saw it as a road legal UTV (which it basically is)


Following is not my words but this guy sums up my experience perfectly:

"Pros:
--Cheap initial expense
--Cheap to modify
--Lots of available OEM parts
--Great gas mileage (much less loaded with two passengers, headwind, steep inclines)
--Great offroad, very "billy goat" like.
--Modular--doors or top come on and off with ease.
--Simple construction. Field fixes have never been easier.
--Handles like a cross between a Jeep and a VW Bug. Short gears, stiff suspension, and funny steering will ensure you have the full "Third World" driving experience. You'll never fall asleep while driving a Samurai.

Cons:
--Slow. Reeeeal slow.
--Other cars will not respect you. A lifted Silverado on 47"s will sit five feet off your rear bumper in the slow lane and shine his lights in your eyes as revenge for such inappropriate slowness. People will literally drive by and flip you off, cut you off, throw things at you, or try to run you off the road, even if you're in the slow lane. They do not care that your vehicle has a top speed of 65 mph (45-50 on 33's for me). They have somewhere to go, and you have delayed them nearly five seconds. For this, they must risk your life and the lives of those around you by making a very dangerous point about your grievous offense towards them.
--There is plenty of room...as long as you're not bringing much along. If you're one of those brave souls who can be comfortable with a bedroll, a socket set, an extra set of undies, and a modest beer cooler, you'll be happy. If you've ever backpacked or camped off a motorbike or a kayak, you'll be elated. If you're used to an 80 series Land Cruiser, you're in for a lesson in paring down and doing without.
--No airbags, crumple zones, or other fancy-schmancy safety features. You want safe? Get a helmet.
--Handles like a cross between a Jeep and a VW Bug. The gears are so short, the suspension so stiff, and the steering so drifty, that you are assured to never have a dull moment. The full "Third World" driving experience. You'll never relax while driving a Samurai.

If this sounds like something you're crazy enough to enjoy, get a Samurai. And then get some psychiatric help."

I basically trailer my Samurai if I have to take it on pavement. I was hoping it would be a little more roadworthy and I now wish I would have gotten a Jeep Cherokee XJ so I could comfortably fit my kids in the vehicle and drive to where I need to go..yet still have a narrow and fairly short wheelbase vehicle to get down the tight trails.

All of this being said..the Sami is a lot of fun and it really grows on you. You realize it isn't practical for most applications but man it is a cool little vehicle and it hard to get rid of because you know you will miss it.

[mr.ktm95]

1989 Toyota pick-up extended cab. 2 inch lift and 31" tires