A bit off topic, but I have to commend jeffdwhite on everything other than his choice of caliber.

I also hunt from a well appointed ATV. Go to a good area, sit in a padded chair placed in a good brush hide (considering a pop up blind for warmth). I have winch, extra cable and rope, even a pulley for hanging deer without heavy lifting. If I can't get to the deer with my machine-rare-that is what sons-in-law are for
( other than siring grandchildren). I always have ice water and coffee, lunch, and usually fresh fruit on board.

Us old farts, do not want to make too much work while having fun.


"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people...who have...rejoiced in their loss of freedom....Blame the people who hail him when he speaks of the 'new, wonderful, good, society'...to mean ,..living fatly at the expense of the industrious." Cicero