Depends on the wind and the travel route that I expect (guess) the deer will be taking to get to my hunting spot. I try to park it in a location where the deer won't get downwind of it or see it. Usually works.

Also, If you're new to using a four wheeler. I'd recommend not doing anything from your ATV to harrass the deer. Don't shoot at them. Don't chase them. Don't yell to your hunting buddy, "hey, look at that deer!" The deer on my property are accustomed to me riding around to the point that I can often ride up to within 50 yards or so, cut off the engine, and watch them (if I stay motionless and downwind).

Other than cripples, the obese,very aged, and weaklings who really needs a four-wheeler?

I don't think it is a good idea to drive one in to hunt at all. They are nice for retreival. I believe that a mature deer will not ignore the sound of a 4 wheeler like younger ones may. You can kill deer in general, but I think it hurts your chances at mature deer. If it can potentially hurt your chances.

Easy there big boy! Save your little red faces!

How could you not possibly get to those spots without an ATV?

Is that how you get "Way out there"?

What did you do before ATV's?

If you are in reasonably good shape, then you do not need an ATV!
If you have some physical limitation, then you do need an ATV.

Other than cripples, the obese,very aged, and weaklings who really needs a four-wheeler?

I always wonder about the gas, smoke exhaust smells.

I park mine about 300 yards from any stands. But still, even with all your best scent control measures you've done before the hunt, you contaminate yourself by getting on that machine and starting it up.

I remember some folks used to have those "Treestand Buddy" things that let you clip your onto the back of your ATV right over the tailpipe. I just had to wonder. Always wanted to ask someone that used them things.

I usually don't crank mine up until I get to where I am going to park. But I sure get sweaty pushing it over logs.

I sometimes feel ridiculous for having to make 2 trips to the truck (2 small duffle bags, plastic tote and a bow case) to go hunting.

My, my, my. Touchy, aren't we!

I never said or insinuated you or anyone else was any of those things. If you took it that way, that is your own interpretation.

You accused me of equating my circumstances with those of others.
Pursue something else, Pursuit Hunter.

The point I was making is that very, very few people really NEED an ATV. If you are crippled or aged you DO need one and that's fine. I may need one myself someday. If you are obese or weak you do NOT need one for it only perpetuates those conditions.

I am done with this!

Shagee,

For 100-200 yards, wouldn't a game cart be a lot less hassle to deal with?

never closer than 100 yards to my stand

I usually don't crank mine up until I get to where I am going to park. But I sure get sweaty pushing it over logs.

I haven't read the whole post but I have heard soooooooo many people say they will get used to them!?

Okay they might in disney world imo

I have friends with high fences and they thought the same. If you crank a 4wheeler within a mile of those deer they will clear the field.

I've also heard the deer will get used to them on a working farm.

We have a working farm; farm hands are constantly on an atv or in a utv.

There is nothing more than the deer hate on our place than an atv, besides a dog!

They can not stand them. We even used to have a race track next door to practice for mx and xc and now I know why my fellow hunters hated us. The deer despise atv's. That is why I have made special efforts this year to keep our race squad off the neighboring land. I like those guys and respect them, knowing what I know now I would be completely disrespectful to ride there.

I haven't read the whole post but I have heard soooooooo many people say they will get used to them!?

Okay they might in disney world imo

I have friends with high fences and they thought the same. If you crank a 4wheeler within a mile of those deer they will clear the field.

I've also heard the deer will get used to them on a working farm.

We have a working farm; farm hands are constantly on an atv or in a utv.

There is nothing more than the deer hate on our place than an atv, besides a dog!

They can not stand them. We even used to have a race track next door to practice for mx and xc and now I know why my fellow hunters hated us. The deer despise atv's. That is why I have made special efforts this year to keep our race squad off the neighboring land. I like those guys and respect them, knowing what I know now I would be completely disrespectful to ride there.

i'm gonna have to disagree with you there.

i use 4-wheeler alot and kill alot of deer EVEN mature ones, like i said earlier, i can see my 4-wheeler from one of my favorite stands and can't tell you how many deer i have seen and shot that were standing within a few yards of it.

i have rode right past deer before on my wheeler and they just stop and look. i know for a fact that those same deer would have ran off if i would have been on foot.