2011 recon 250 es....good for hunting ??? - Page 2 - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Tank · 10-31-2011, 11:31 PM

Only if you plan on shooting small deer.LOL

pls1911 · 04-01-2012, 11:28 PM

Kidding aside, it comes downyour needs.
I'd go for the 4x4 per the comments above....but have to tell you I just got back from Costa Rico,,, spent a full day in the forest and botanical preserve with all kinds of hills, rock climbs and rocky trails, river crossings, sand washes, etc. ..mostly on an older beat to crap Yamahahahahaha 250 2WD.

As long as the revs were kept about double idle speed or higher, that little quad took it all in stride. Had it been wetter, the 4wd would have been nicer, but I was very impressed with that little motor and 2WD.

Kipes · 04-01-2012, 11:43 PM

If you know how to handle a 2wd then thats fine for what you want to do. Grew up with a 2wd 300 and knew how to work it but let me tell ya 4wd is great!

Reconchick86 · 04-02-2012, 11:24 AM

I have an 05 Honda recon 2wd so I'm very biased. I love mine and it goes through some unbelievable crazy mess. I like it because its really lightweight and it will go through some of the stuff that the bigger 4wd have trouble with. It all boils down to what kind of terrain you're going to be in. If it gets nasty up where you hunt the added power might keep the noise down whereis you might have to hammer on the recon a bit.

mac102004 · 04-02-2012, 03:49 PM

I'm sure it would do, people did use ATC's to hunt with for years RIGHT?

But I would still step up to a 4x4 Rancher 350 or 420.

h22ate · 04-02-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanky8125

I am thinking of buying a new 2011 Recon 250 ES for hunting. I am primarily going to use this atv for hunting but will ride it occasionally for fun. How good would this 4 wheeler be for hunting and the occasional ride. I am concerned about the power to drag deer out of the woods. Let me know what you think....

Thanks , Eddie

It would work just fine, unless you're out in steep snowy conditions alot or pulling up muddy nasty hills. My 06 recon was stolen last week.... When I got it 2 years ago I had to use it to pull my rubi out of a pond and up a very steep long hill with my buddy riding on it. It shocked me how well it pulled 700+ lbs up such a steep incline with not really any problems at all. My neighbor has a 00 recon that he uses for hunting as well and doesnt have any complaints about it for what he does. He hunts with it and his son trail rides with it.

Also, unless you're hooked on buying new, I picked my 06 up 2 years ago for 2k, thats about half price after tax and all their fees. It was MINT to say the least about it..... and those air cooled hondas do not die, so you would have nothing in the motor to worry about.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tank

Only if you plan on shooting small deer.LOL

You would be surprised what kind of hauling that lil thing can do,.... I know I was!

honda rancher 1234 · 04-03-2012, 10:36 AM

I would say you should get a rancher or a foreman but if you get a recon witch don't get me wrong still capable but i would rather have a 4x4 than a 2 wheel drive a rancher or foreman will help you get out deep and the woods yourself me being a hunter and having a rancher i love it just my opinion.

LokoLobo · 04-03-2012, 08:55 PM

Years ago I got an 84 Honda ATC 200s 3 wheeler, which I used for hunting, both grouse and Deer, in the north woods of Minnesota.
I have pulled out several deer with it and put hundreds of miles on it every year.
2 wheel drive with only 3 wheels.. The nobby tires didn't do all that well in deep mud, and if we had more then a foot of snow it got real hard to steer, but all in all for hunting it did remarkably well.
So with that said, I have no doubts that a 2x4 recon 250 would do any worse then my little 200 2x3..
I would compare the price though with other ATV's before deciding.
One nice thing about the smaller motors is the gas mileage. My little 200 with it's 3gal. gas tank went so much farther then almost all of the bigger motored 4x4's I drove with.

LokoLobo · 04-03-2012, 09:04 PM

Years ago I got an 84 Honda ATC 200s 3 wheeler, which I used for hunting, both grouse and Deer, in the north woods of Minnesota.
I have pulled out several deer with it and put hundreds of miles on it every year.
2 wheel drive with only 3 wheels.. The nobby tires didn't do all that well in deep mud, and if we had more then a foot of snow it got real hard to steer, but all in all for hunting it did remarkably well.
So with that said, I have no doubts that a 2x4 recon 250 would do any worse then my little 200 2x3, 3 wheeler..

I would compare the price though with other ATV's before deciding.

One nice thing about the smaller motors is the gas mileage. My little 200 with it's 3gal. gas tank went so much farther then almost all of the bigger motored 4x4's I drove with.

I currently have a 350 rancher 2x4, which I used hunting last fall, and even though it had bald tires, it performed wonderfully.
Yes, a 4x4 would have made it through the clear cut logging area a little easier, but my 2x4 still made it through, wet logs and all.

If you have the money for a 4x4 then get it, but if the 2x4 recon is a great deal, I wouldn't pass it up, especially if your weighing the cost or value of the ATV with the actual amount of use you will use it for.

thegearhead · 04-04-2012, 09:03 AM

i used to have a suzuki lt160 2wd (when i was a kid) and it hauled deer out ....had to sit on it cuz there was no room, and to keep the frond end on the ground, but it worked, my dad has a 05 rancher and my 450 foreman, use it to take the stands out and in, haul deer, you cant even compare them, i would at least get 4x4, for no more than it costs

10-31-2011, 11:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 1,069	Only if you plan on shooting small deer.LOL __________________ F&AM Rockwell 191 PM 08 Foreman ES Camo XTREME 2" lift 26in Swamplites, ITP wheels Moose skid plate Tusk hand guards 1 1/2" wheel spacers 4" storage tube "Black" 2 50 cal ammo cans "Black" WARN XT2500 Hockey puck spring spacers 07 Recon ES Green 1 1/2" wheel spacers 2" lift Tusk hand Guards Rancher wheels and tires

04-01-2012, 11:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
pls1911 Honda Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 101	Kidding aside, it comes downyour needs. I'd go for the 4x4 per the comments above....but have to tell you I just got back from Costa Rico,,, spent a full day in the forest and botanical preserve with all kinds of hills, rock climbs and rocky trails, river crossings, sand washes, etc. ..mostly on an older beat to crap Yamahahahahaha 250 2WD. As long as the revs were kept about double idle speed or higher, that little quad took it all in stride. Had it been wetter, the 4wd would have been nicer, but I was very impressed with that little motor and 2WD. __________________ Paul ------------- 2012 foreman (2) es, power steering Stock wheels and tires 26x10x12 B-Horns when stock tires are replaced Warn xt2500 winch (1) w/Warn mounts Warn 54" snow plow, w/Warn mounts Three different silencers for stock exhaust under $20 (why pay $150 for silent rider?) 1963 Sportster, '55 K Frame. Metal work, good wrench, engineer.

04-01-2012, 11:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,597	If you know how to handle a 2wd then thats fine for what you want to do. Grew up with a 2wd 300 and knew how to work it but let me tell ya 4wd is great! __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

04-02-2012, 11:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
Reconchick86 Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 71	I have an 05 Honda recon 2wd so I'm very biased. I love mine and it goes through some unbelievable crazy mess. I like it because its really lightweight and it will go through some of the stuff that the bigger 4wd have trouble with. It all boils down to what kind of terrain you're going to be in. If it gets nasty up where you hunt the added power might keep the noise down whereis you might have to hammer on the recon a bit. __________________ 2005 Honda Recon 250 Pinkinator Goodyear Rawhide 26x12x12 Custom 1 1/2" Snorkel Many more modifications in store

04-02-2012, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
mac102004 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 579	I'm sure it would do, people did use ATC's to hunt with for years RIGHT? But I would still step up to a 4x4 Rancher 350 or 420. __________________ '10 Outty 800R XT

04-03-2012, 10:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
honda rancher 1234 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: new hampshire Posts: 8	I would say you should get a rancher or a foreman but if you get a recon witch don't get me wrong still capable but i would rather have a 4x4 than a 2 wheel drive a rancher or foreman will help you get out deep and the woods yourself me being a hunter and having a rancher i love it just my opinion. __________________ 2005 Honda rancher 350 S Powermadd handguards HL 2 inch lift UNI air filter Snorkeled out HMF penland pro pipe Jetted ODI lock on grip system Flood lights Warn winch ''When in doubt hammer out''

04-03-2012, 08:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
LokoLobo Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 75	Years ago I got an 84 Honda ATC 200s 3 wheeler, which I used for hunting, both grouse and Deer, in the north woods of Minnesota. I have pulled out several deer with it and put hundreds of miles on it every year. 2 wheel drive with only 3 wheels.. The nobby tires didn't do all that well in deep mud, and if we had more then a foot of snow it got real hard to steer, but all in all for hunting it did remarkably well. So with that said, I have no doubts that a 2x4 recon 250 would do any worse then my little 200 2x3.. I would compare the price though with other ATV's before deciding. One nice thing about the smaller motors is the gas mileage. My little 200 with it's 3gal. gas tank went so much farther then almost all of the bigger motored 4x4's I drove with. __________________ 2005 Honda Rancher (TRX 350TM) 1984 Honda 200S ATC http://lokolobo88.deviantart.com/gal...catpath=scraps

04-03-2012, 09:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
LokoLobo Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 75	Years ago I got an 84 Honda ATC 200s 3 wheeler, which I used for hunting, both grouse and Deer, in the north woods of Minnesota. I have pulled out several deer with it and put hundreds of miles on it every year. 2 wheel drive with only 3 wheels.. The nobby tires didn't do all that well in deep mud, and if we had more then a foot of snow it got real hard to steer, but all in all for hunting it did remarkably well. So with that said, I have no doubts that a 2x4 recon 250 would do any worse then my little 200 2x3, 3 wheeler.. I would compare the price though with other ATV's before deciding. One nice thing about the smaller motors is the gas mileage. My little 200 with it's 3gal. gas tank went so much farther then almost all of the bigger motored 4x4's I drove with. I currently have a 350 rancher 2x4, which I used hunting last fall, and even though it had bald tires, it performed wonderfully. Yes, a 4x4 would have made it through the clear cut logging area a little easier, but my 2x4 still made it through, wet logs and all. If you have the money for a 4x4 then get it, but if the 2x4 recon is a great deal, I wouldn't pass it up, especially if your weighing the cost or value of the ATV with the actual amount of use you will use it for. __________________ 2005 Honda Rancher (TRX 350TM) 1984 Honda 200S ATC http://lokolobo88.deviantart.com/gal...catpath=scraps

04-04-2012, 09:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
thegearhead Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Amboy, Illinois Posts: 612	i used to have a suzuki lt160 2wd (when i was a kid) and it hauled deer out ....had to sit on it cuz there was no room, and to keep the frond end on the ground, but it worked, my dad has a 05 rancher and my 450 foreman, use it to take the stands out and in, haul deer, you cant even compare them, i would at least get 4x4, for no more than it costs __________________ 2004 FOREMAN 450ES 25" kenda exicutioner 2 in lift ,highlifter springs bored 50 over , wiesco piston 14%gear reduction, clutch kit triangle snorkle, jet kit & carb mod 2in spacers all around 5500lbs winch sspeckerwood 3rd headlight mod

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