Time to Get Ready for the Hunting Season
(ARA) - Hunting season is here and a lot of outdoor sport enthusiasts are starting to think about what they need to prepare. They are gathering their weapon of choice, which may be a shotgun, rifle, or even an ice auger for the over anxious ice fisherman. They'll also need the appropriate clothing, which includes long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hunting boots, helmet; and a storage system to carry all those accessories.
The old way of toting your gear into a destination is pretty much extinct. Long gone are the days of packing everything in a canvas bag and carrying it into the woods on horseback or foot; a grueling chore for many. Today, there is an easier way. All terrain vehicles or ATVs have revolutionized the hunting industry. Not only can they get you in and out of the woods quickly, they can serve as pack mules with specific carrying purposes.
"ATV's are the new age horse. They let you quietly get in and out of places you can't take a car or truck, and they allow riders to simply have more fun performing otherwise dauntless tasks," says John DeVries, a pro staff hunting guide.
While they don't have as much storage room as a car or truck would, the majority of Arctic Cat ATVs come standard with a unique platform that makes up for it -- the (MRP) Speedrack system. "It allows you to change the way you utilize an ATV's carrying capacity. Arctic Cat designed the system (introduced in model year 2004) to be user friendly," says DeVries. The new MRP Speedracks have entry points built-in below the front and rear racks. A wide assortment of attachments slide in the entry points for a secure fit.
Among the accessories available, a rack basket, which is a steel mesh container used for hauling awkward gear, a tree stand rack, and chainsaw caddy. There are also ice auger holders, gun scabbards and adjustable fishing rod holders.
"The real nice thing about this system is it is completely removable and ensures a secure fit for all your gear," says DeVries. "When you're done hunting or fishing, you can switch out the accessories by pulling a couple pins and use the ATV to haul wood back to your campsite, or even fertilize your lawn."
To find an Arctic Cat dealer near you, log on to the company's web site, www.arcticcat.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
