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Most everyone has a ATV now. I have one, sold my jeep in February to my son in law, but bought it back last week. He ran across a great deal on another wrecker for his business. He needed cash, so I bought it back. He put new seats, overhauled the engine, and a new soft top. I sold it for 3000, bought it back for 5000. I thought I did great. All that work for 2000.00. I took it to the deer lease last weekend.
Anyone else still have a jeep for hunting??
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Yes,I sort of do. I drive a 4dr one for daily driver and lots of hunting. I have owned 13 over the years and can not see myself without one. I use a small trailer to haul game out and other things.I do not worry about scratches or dents, these things happen
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1945 Willys MB was my father's hunting rig. It's not as big as some of the side by side I've seen, and I think it gets around better.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Until a week ago, I had a hunting heap....
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
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I have a 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser with a soft top.
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Campfire Ranger
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No pics but a 79 Toyota Land Cruiser in the driveway.
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I’ve had 6 off the road only jeeps. If I was doing it all over it would be a mule or ranger. Hasbeen
hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!)
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I had one. I went to an atv in 1992. Still using atvs. Sometimes I think about a ranger or some similar type but I always end up thinking a ranger creates more problems than it solves.
Life can be rough on us dreamers.
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I am fascinated by those who think spending 10-15-20k on an ATV is preferable to spending the same on a hunting Jeep or a used pickup or what have you. The latter options seem much more useable, certainly in this climate than the ATV's. What's the attraction there? Im interested to learn.
"Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin.'"
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Campfire Ranger
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We think alike.
A Jeep could go about anywhere I need to drive. Doesn't usually need a trailer. And can be used as on road transport.
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
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I still have my '73 cj5 that I used to hunt out of. I quit useing it when bought my '87 toyota 4x4 ext cab. It is a lot warmer in the winter.
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I am fascinated by those who think spending 10-15-20k on an ATV is preferable to spending the same on a hunting Jeep or a used pickup or what have you. The latter options seem much more useable, certainly in this climate than the ATV's. What's the attraction there? Im interested to learn. I want a Mahindra Roxor in the worst way, but it’ll never get the use my atv does for hunting. I use them in the woods. A Jeep couldn’t fit down many of the trails I use. A Jeep/truck would also rut up our muddy roads in the wintertime in a way that simply isn’t workable.
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I am fascinated by those who think spending 10-15-20k on an ATV is preferable to spending the same on a hunting Jeep or a used pickup or what have you. The latter options seem much more useable, certainly in this climate than the ATV's. What's the attraction there? Im interested to learn. It is a crazy amount to spend on an ATV and I don't have one. However, I've used a bunch of them and no pickup, jeep, or whatever, can cover the country as fast or as nice as a nice SxS or 4 wheeler. We have roads here that take all day in a pickup or suburban, etc. And take 25% of the time to get around in a buggy. Mud and snow that forces you to chain up your pickup no big deal in a atv. Snow drifts slap on the tracks. Which is more money I get it. But they have a use even if it does cost a bunch.
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I have a 1991 YJ gets me most anywhere I need to go, and didn't cost $15,000 and don't require a truck and trailer, another $30,000. So looks like I'm ahead $45,000.00
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Yep, still using my 1964 Willys CJ5.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." - Ronald Reagan
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'99 TJ Sport, bought it new and just hit 200k. Doesnt use a drop of oil. This rig has been down about every logging trail in norther Mn. Many hunts in North and South Dakota, Montana and Idaho. I see no need for a SxS. A good four wheeler is nice to have though. Hunting dog approved.
Music washes away the dust of everyday life Some people wait a lifetime to meet their favorite hunting and shooting buddy. Mine calls me dad
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We have a POS CJ with the Buick V-6 and 3 speed tranny. We also have a Samarui that is just great. I personally use my 4wd 4dr Duramax as the oil company fixed our roads and 4wd ain't needed now.,
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Campfire Kahuna
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89 nissan pathfinder
Chopped top, sans doors
Run it almost every day
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I am fascinated by those who think spending 10-15-20k on an ATV is preferable to spending the same on a hunting Jeep or a used pickup or what have you. The latter options seem much more useable, certainly in this climate than the ATV's. What's the attraction there? Im interested to learn. It is a crazy amount to spend on an ATV and I don't have one. However, I've used a bunch of them and no pickup, jeep, or whatever, can cover the country as fast or as nice as a nice SxS or 4 wheeler. We have roads here that take all day in a pickup or suburban, etc. And take 25% of the time to get around in a buggy. Mud and snow that forces you to chain up your pickup no big deal in a atv. Snow drifts slap on the tracks. Which is more money I get it. But they have a use even if it does cost a bunch. I switched from low end ATV to SXS back in 08[?] Yamaha Rhino 660 under $9K new. Hip started giving me trouble anytime I rode the ATV. I use the Rhino near daily on my little 75 acre plot-o-Appalachian mtn land. I ride it in places that I'd not want my street legal vehicles to go. It's no wider than many of todays ATV's, has bucket seats and a steering wheel along with a bed for the dog or firewood.
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We still have a 47 Willis my brother bought new. I have used it for hunting, but not like you are talking.
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