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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Retired Educator" data-source="post: 119313" data-attributes="member: 3373">Don't claim to be an expert and have hunted the badlands many times in the past 50 years. Things have changed but have never had a problem driving on a trail. I don't use a liberal definition of a trail and don't try to cheat or get away with anything. In my experience not all legal trails are marked so I use my best judgement. If it appears that the trail is used by other vehicles then I"m comfortable. If it looks like 2 dips in the grass then maybe you shouldn't drive on it. Have been checked by wardens (state) and they have never suggested that I'm pushing the envelope on driving where I'm at. Never been checked by a federal warden.Another thing to consider. If you find a good spot it's often times not a good idea to advertise where you're at by creating a trail into the area. A little extra walking might help in keeping the area to yourself. Over the years I have occasionally found a large population of deer less than 1/2 mile from a main road and no other hunters. Lots of people will tell you they walked 3 miles into an area while my experience is that if you're more than 1/2 mile from vehicle access you will see very few other hunters. Most hunters aren't very good at judging how far they've walked. Have fun with your boys and remember that the hunt is most important. When you have drug or hauled a deer for a true 2-3 miles I assure you that you will remember that hunt much longer than being able to drive right to the animal. Just something about being dead tired when you get back to the vehicle that makes everything so sweet.</blockquote>

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