Transition time has arrived in Yamaha Outdoors country. Where snow and ice provide recreational opportunities, some safety reminders are always vital.

Yamaha offers 8 fantastic Outdoor Tips on how to maximize ice-fishing time.

Rule 1: Drive your Yamaha ATV or Side-by-Side to the shoreline fishing access, and park it just as you would your truck.
Rule 2: Avoid ice time during lengthy thaws.
Rule 3: Rivers and moving currents in streams and creeks should be avoided.
Rule 4: Keep activity to a minimum as groups go. Visit spot to spot for the safest approach.
Rule 5: Рrepare should something go wrong.
Rule 6: It doesn’t hurt to plan ahead.
Rule 7: Stash ice pick in a pocket, or wear it around your neck on a lanyard.
Rule 8: Fish the margins of the day.

Read more on the rules at Yamaha.

It’s the dead of winter, and planting food plots is still months away. But planning begins now. This tips should get you through the basic steps of establishing and maintaining your food plots with your Rhino. There are numerous accessories to choose from that can make that job easier, or possibly more cost-effective.

Check out Yamaha Motor tips on food plots implementation.

You've hunted hard and enjoyed the ride? Now is the time to prepare for next season.

Ask yourself these questions: Are those decoys in need of a paint touch-up? Do it. Maybe you want to buy a new call or two just to keep you busy during rush-hour traffic? Get one to keep you in the game. There’s no better time to check in with your waterfowling contacts around the country than now. How did their season go? Maybe you want to plan for the 2010-2011 campaign? Do it.

Check out Yamaha Motor for more tips on your Rhino.

Atv Magazine offers 10 useful tips on working with a winch:

1. Dampen the winch cable.
2. Never hold the hook (clasp).
3. Add a rock guard sleeve.
4. Wear gloves when winching.
5. Go wireless.
6. Go with a roller fairlead when using a snowplow.
7. Purchase an accessory pack.
8. Get a choker chain for your quad.
9. Cover the winch.
10. Go with the Multi-Mount.

For detailed info on the tips check out ATV Magazine.

If you hunt with and hire out professional guides, trust their judgment when they call the shot. They often know the land, the game animals and birds on it, better than anyone. Ideally your hunting guide should know your gun or bow’s limitations, the ammo or archery tackle you’re using, and most of all, your experience level.

It’s not enough to hunt well with your guide though. You’ve worked too hard to arrive at that opportunity to blow it. So read the full article with tips on Yamaha Motor to ensure you have a great hunting trip.

Popular Mechanics just published an article on common-sense ATV tips that should be required reading for all of us. Take a read and pass it on: www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4283124.html