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ATVs
ATV and quad bike reviews, news and advice
From the quad that gets the feed round done before first light to the side-by-side that carries guns, dogs and a day’s kit across a wet hill, the ATV has become one of the hardest-working tools in the countryside. This section brings together our coverage of all-terrain vehicles and UTVs as they are actually used on shoots, farms and sporting estates: full road tests and long-term reviews, news of new models and updates from the major manufacturers, and the product information you need before you spend.
You will find quad bikes weighed up against side-by-sides, advice on tyres, towing, trailers and load capacity, and the practical detail that rarely makes it into a brochure, from ride quality on rough ground to what a machine costs to keep running through a season. We also cover the legal side of ATV use in Britain, including road registration, licensing and the training now expected of anyone putting a machine to work. Whether you are a keeper replacing a worn-out workhorse, a stalker after a quieter way up the hill or a shoot captain weighing up the options, start here.
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ATVsCarrying rifles and shotguns legally and safely on an ATV
Quad bikes and side-by-sides have transformed how keepers and stalkers get about the ground, but the moment a rifle or shotgun goes on the back, a set of obligations comes with it
By Shooting Times | 16 September 2026
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ATVsGamekeeper’s storm ATV death could have been avoided, inquiry finds
A fatal accident inquiry into the death of Aberdeenshire gamekeeper Matthew Burden has found the tragedy could have been avoided had the day's shoot been called off in the storm
By News Desk | 25 June 2026
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ATVs
CFMOTO CFORCE 520 EPS review: is this budget-friendly ATV the ultimate hunting workhorse?
Looking for a reliable ATV for deer extraction and stalking? The CFMOTO CFORCE 520 EPS delivers full-spec utility, impressive off-road capability and serious value for money.
By Shooting Times | 1 August 2025
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ATVs
Royal Warrant awarded to Scottish ATV company
ATV Services Scotland Ltd has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by HM King Charles III, in recognition of its service in the sales and servicing of all-terrain vehicles
By ShootingUK | 18 June 2025
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ATVsThe EcoCharger quad bike causing a stir
The electric-powered, silent all-terrain EcoCharger quad bike is causing quite a stir, reports Ian Mason
By ShootingUK | 6 November 2014
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ATVsCan I turn my quad bike into a pigeon shooting hide?
I've been toying with the idea of turning my quad bike into a mobile hide with ropes, nets and pegs so that I can pack and move more quickly if a flightline changes.
By ShootingUK | 5 January 2012
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ATVsThe risks of riding quad bikes
Quad bikes may have revolutionised keepers' and stalkers' lives, but the accident rate is alarmingly high. Here we look at the risks of driving ATVs and how easily injury can occur.
By ShootingUK | 11 August 2007
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