ATV vs Rhino

[Solitude]

Borrowed an ATV for the first time elk hunting last year. Took it back in a few miles until we hit the end of the ATV trail then hiked into the wilderness from there. Worked out pretty slick.

I am looking to purchase one used and am curious of your guys experience with an ATV vs a Rhino? Are there ATV trails that do not allow a Rhino? Is the ATV better to get around with or is it a push in your opinion? The fact a Rhino had the small bed in the back seems nice for hauling meat, but last year I packed (2) 200lb guys and a boned out elk on a 500cc ATV for a few miles, and though not overly comfy it got the job done.

Any advice, experiences or direction you could provide would be appreciated as mine are very limited.

[cnelk]

Not sure what state your going to be using the ATV/Rhino in... ?

In Colorado, there are many ATV trails that have a >50" width restriction.
There are places that a Rhino is legal
And there are many trails that are restricted to MC only.

I would suggest downloading a Forest Service trail map of the area(s) you are thinking about using.
Maybe give them a call too...

I have 2 ATVs - one is a 4WD [with a winch] and the other is a 2WD.

The 4WD will go about anywhere I ask it to
The 2WD is not far behind...

I plow my road with the 4WD and it works great for that

[Solitude]

Great point in the width and appreciate the input on the 4wd vs 2wd.

Any other input out there?

[Lefty]

Not just 50" minimum some trails restrict side by sides I have a traler I built for hauling goose decoys to fields and camps in on an ATV trail

[mtelkkiller]

For bow season in elk country a 2wd is all you'll ever need. You don't need a massive 900 v twin either. A light 2wd will go very far. Just don't drive it in muddy fields. Most of the places we take them hunting are dry trails.