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Offline formerSDguy

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ATV UTV on the ice?
« on: Oct 25, 2014, 10:44 AM »
I'm new to Mass, just purchased an ice boat (Polaris Ranger 570). What are the general rules around here for using ATV's and UTV's on the ice?

Plus, as I said I'm new, I live in Berlin Ma. Always looking for a fishing partner.
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #1 on: Oct 25, 2014, 11:26 AM »
First and foremost, Welcome to Mass!

If you ever wind up in the Berkshires, I'd be happy to show you some of my favorite fishing spots.

As for regulations with your atv. As long as it's registered with the environmental Police you are good to go. Not sure what the regs are in SD, but you absolutely need to wear a helmet at all times when riding, or even sitting on it on the ice. The EPO are absolutely going to write you a ticket if you don't.

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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #2 on: Oct 25, 2014, 11:46 AM »
Thank you! In SD it's pretty relaxed. I'm looking for a trip in the region that produces fish, even if it's a bit of work to get to it.

If I get out your way I will look you up.
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Offline MrE1979

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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #3 on: Oct 25, 2014, 02:27 PM »
Welcome to Mass.  Hit me up when the ice is here and I can show you a few spots to fish for some LMB.  Tight lines.
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #4 on: Oct 25, 2014, 06:06 PM »
Live in Lancaster and am on the ice almost every weekend during ice season. Drop me a pm there is a lot of good water less than 10 minutes from Berlin.
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #5 on: Oct 31, 2014, 01:08 PM »
Welcome to MA. Won't be long now.
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #6 on: Oct 31, 2014, 01:12 PM »
Welcome to Mass. I to fish the Berkshire area.
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #7 on: Nov 01, 2014, 11:29 AM »
Welcome to the east coast. I have in-laws from Tripp SD. There are allot of great guys on this site! We have gatherings, lunker pools, cooking fiestas! I'm sure we will meet up at some point. Enjoy the site and see ya on the ice SOOOON :-):-):-)
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #8 on: Nov 24, 2014, 01:01 PM »
You will love the UTV to fish with. Loved mine. Loaded everything I needed and than some. Enjoy
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #9 on: Nov 25, 2014, 07:23 AM »
Make sure you know the rules of each pond/lake you go to as well.  I know of a couple lakes that don't allow anything with a motor in the water or on the ice, including ATV/UTVs and gas powered augers.  I'm not really sure how it is enforced but I have seen the signs.
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Re: ATV UTV on the ice?
« Reply #10 on: Nov 25, 2014, 03:12 PM »
Welcome to MA! Drop me a line when it ices up, I will be happy to put you on fish!
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