Bison hunting 7-57A

[jg]

Hi everyone. My hunting partner and I were lucky enough to get drawn for Bison in zone 7-57A for the last two weeks of October. I wanted to get perspectives from folks on whether to bring quads or sleds for transportation? Either way I need to buy or rent them. This is fine but I would hate to make the wrong choice! I would love to hear opinions from those experienced with the area and any other thoughts or comments are more than welcome!

[S.W.A.T.]

Might need both that time of year.

[Thunderstix]

Chances of needing a sled are slim to none, but there are no guarantees......nevertheless, I would not hesitate to drive 16 hours to get there and only have a quad with me.

[PressurePoint]

I’d bring both of you had a chance. If you didn’t, meh. I wouldn’t stress over it.

[guest]

Leave both ....... Take horses and get back where others are not. Lol.

Highly unlikely able to use sleds then. Your access is certainly limited with the quads and closures but they are there. Get real high and glass. Lots.

Go up and over.... You will likely have more success if ya do...... as most hunters then stay in the Halfway valley.

[boxhitch]

Sounds like the perfect use for an Argo 6x
more enviro friendly than a quad

[Bear Chaser]

Sounds like the perfect use for an Argo 6x
more enviro friendly than a quad

Cannot legally take an Argo anywhere in that area that quads cannot go.
Sleds will most likely take some serious wear and tear then.
Last year in early October there were few if any bison in the main Halfway valley.
The only bison we saw were in remote valleys well to the North and West of where quads can legally access.

[boxhitch]

Yeah, argos 6x are just under the 500 kg limit when at dry, unloaded weight
Not sure if the 500 rule was set arbitrarily or to spec out the argos

what does a 800 quad with tracks and two riders weigh? well over 500
just sayin

[jg]

I was about to buy a couple sleds but I am now hedging to quads.......

[S.W.A.T.]

Spent years in the area. Can honestly say your first week can be good warm plus temperatures and then you wake up one day and there is 3ft of snow. A real crapshoot. We plan every year for this hunt but have never gotten the golden ticket. But both sleds and quads are always on the list for the earlier draw dates. Later draw dates are safe for just snowmobiles (usually lol).

Best of luck. Once in a lifetime draw