It is true that most hunters don't venture far........I used to Guide, so I know how most hunters are. I like to get back in there, so the only way is with an ATV. Then venture from that as far as I can depending on how body parts feel that day. Then sit and hunt. Most times calling coyotes. Now it will be calling for deer and coyotes.
I know what you mean by ATV damage, I see it all the time. Crotch rockets and young people with no respect for peoples lands. I like the tred lightly Idea. I also see people with Pickups doing more damage in those areas Than an atv can do. Ripping threw the mudholes....back and forth, then the atvs get the blame. I even took pictures of trucks doing the damage one time when the landowner was saying the atvs were doing it. He then went after the pickups. Blocked those areas so the trucks couldn't get in, but left room for atvs. A good thing. Now only atvs and horses and bikes are allowed in this area. You can't blame it all on atvs. People using atvs have to monitor the area and report others who destroy the land and ruin it for us who try not to.