So, ATV use closed 7-7 to 7-15 05:30-09:00am Sept1-30

[emerson]

Page 73 of the regs. A reminder to those from other areas (Okanogan) who don't bother to read for themselves(their explanation). A lot of quad traffic in 7-7 this morning during closed time. Oct1 closed time goes to 06:30-10:00am. You may not think it's a big deal, but to me walking, it's the same as you shooting a cow without a draw. You may not agree with the rules, but they exist until you lobby to change them, just like all the other rules we hunt under.

[monasheemountainman]

Page 73 of the regs. A reminder to those from other areas (Okanogan) who don't bother to read for themselves(their explanation). A lot of quad traffic in 7-7 this morning during closed time. Oct1 closed time goes to 06:30-10:00am. You may not think it's a big deal, but to me walking, it's the same as you shooting a cow without a draw. You may not agree with the rules, but they exist until you lobby to change them, just like all the other rules we hunt under.

Hey I resemble that remark!!! by the way you spelled Okanagan wrong dumb dumb

[emerson]

Hey I resemble that remark!!! by the way you spelled Okanagan wrong dumb dumb

I know, but if I get too good at writing someone may expect too much.... Besides I knew someone would correct me; HBC is helpful that way.

[Zedbra]

Doesn't stop the truck crawlers from driving through I have found.

[ruger#1]

I was hunting Baldy Hues one year. People would drive by the main road during restricted hours. With a quad on the other side of them. The was a lady CO working that area. She said there was a lot of poaching going on. Seen some nice elk there no moose. Sucks. We had an LEH for a cow.

[markomoose]

When I purchased a quad 8 years ago I was ripping around for 2 months in the a.m.in 7-09 before this nice gentleman informed me it was illegal to ride in the morning.Felt like a tool but was happy to be informed.Read the regs!

[Drillbit]

Thanks GOABC, for the ATV regulations!!

[Foxtail]

It is only illegal to hunt from a quad during the restricted times. If they are just riding, ie. No weapon, they are ok. Unless it is a no motorized vehicle land closure.

[emerson]

Thanks GOABC, for the ATV regulations!!
I'm a resident hunter who is ok with the restrictions. If I had one I would get to my spot before the cutoff time like anyone who can get up on time. Start a GOBC bashing thread of your own.

[Daybreak]

It is only illegal to hunt from a quad during the restricted times. If they are just riding, ie. No weapon, they are ok. Unless it is a no motorized vehicle land closure.

The regulations regarding ATV's are more detailed than what you have described.

Zone 7-07 details are found on page 73 of the synopsis and stipulate operation of ATV's are not allowed between 5:30 am - 9:00 am for any reason pertaining to hunting. This includes transporting people, equipment, and or supplies that will support hunting in any manner. Just because a person does not have a firearm in their possession does not exempt them from the closure.


By your interpretation, a person could leave a gun where he plans to hunt and use an ATV to get to it during the closure hours. This is not the case.

[Foxtail]

Sorry Daybreak, I didn't mean for it to sound like that. I was just saying it is not entirely illegal to ride ATV's at those times. Just so we are clear, I agree with the time restrictions.

[Daybreak]

I understand your point and sentiment. You are right in the respect that you can ride them any hour you wish in 7-07 provided you are not connected to or supporting any hunting activities in any way while doing so. It's all good Mr. Foxtail.

[Foxtail]

It is the same in a lot of region 5. 5-13 is no ATV's at all for hunting and in 5-14 it is the 10am restriction so you have to pay close attention to the regs reguarding ATV use.

[Ubertuber]

I used to hunt an are that had hours of use quad restrictions. At first I didn't like the rule, but after a couple of days i realized how nice it was not to have all the quaders putting around all morning. Made for a more enjoyable hunt.
I hope more areas impose hours of use restrictions.

[Drillbit]

I'm a resident hunter who is ok with the restrictions. If I had one I would get to my spot before the cutoff time like anyone who can get up on time. Start a GOBC bashing thread of your own.

Lol. Have a good season!

[eric]

There used to be the same ATV time regulation in 7b, we used to quad in before the time restriction kicked in, just had to get up a little earlier, no big deal.

[magnumjeff]

It's always been like that

[goatdancer]

Doesn't make any sense. If you're going to restrict ATVs, you should restrict all motor vehicles.