As many hunters continue to search for the prized buck to mount on their wall, the DNR is reminding those who use ATVs and UTVS to get to their stands to be careful.
Since January 2021, 41 people have died in ATV and UTV-related crashes, and there were 38 fatal crashes last year.
Most of the incidents involved people not wearing a helmet or seat belt.
Hunters using ATVs or UTVs to retrieve harvests or travel off-road to hunting locations should take life-saving precautions such as wearing a helmet and buckling up.
Most hunting incidents involving ATVs or UTVs often occur on private lands and are linked by common factors.
The DNR is also reminding citizens that ATV riders at least 12 years old and born after January 1st, 1988, must complete a course before operating an ATV on public trails and areas in Wisconsin.
UTV operators must be at least age 16.
For more safety tips, and to look over the ATV/UTV laws, visit the DNR’s website.
