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"What fer, pa?"
"We’re going mountain biking!"
At least, that’s the way the folks over at QBP hopes the conversation goes.
I won’t make any generalizations here but will say that I don’t think the hunters I’ve come across(and I’ve come across a bunch) would hold this in high regard.
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While I will agree with you that most hunters won’t dig this, I’ve actually met several hunters who use MTBs to access hunting spots… and those people have always really surprised me. Generally, they’re using crappy huffys or old 80’s or 90’s bikes, so maybe if there was something that was easier to use and haul guns with, I could see them purchasing MTBs (as long as they’re not multi-thousand dollar rigs).
I’ve even talked with hunters in Montana who have strung animals up on a pole and ridden them down gated fire roads, with the pole balanced between two mountain bikes riding side-by-side. I don’t think even I would want to try that stunt out!! 😮
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Maybe it’s the region I live in. In all the hours I’ve spent in the woods during hunting season (and I’ve spent tons), I’ve never seen one on a two-wheeled device of any kind(even with the added benefit of a motor, they’ve hedged their bets with an extra pair of wheels).
That being said, I’d mount a hibachi on the gun rack and ride that thing.
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"schwim" wrote
Maybe it’s the region I live in. In all the hours I’ve spent in the woods during hunting season (and I’ve spent tons), I’ve never seen one on a two-wheeled device of any kind(even with the added benefit of a motor, they’ve hedged their bets with an extra pair of wheels).
That being said, I’d mount a hibachi on the gun rack and ride that thing.
Yeah, I’ll admit, they’re few and far between… and from what I’ve heard, I’m willing to bet that they only use MTBs as an absolute last resort in areas where motors aren’t allowed 😀
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I’m an avid hunter. In fact I usually put the bike down Sept-Jan when it is hunting season. Anyhow, I use my bike every Spring Gobbler season to get further back in the National Forest than other hunters are willing to walk. It is much quiter than walking in also.
As for dragging a deer out by bike… I’ll leave that up to the professionals…
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"PSUtuna" wrote
I’m an avid hunter. In fact I usually put the bike down Sept-Jan when it is hunting season. Anyhow, I use my bike every Spring Gobbler season to get further back in the National Forest than other hunters are willing to walk. It is much quiter than walking in also.
As for dragging a deer out by bike… I’ll leave that up to the professionals…
Great idea for turkey season. I will have to try that next spring. Do you use a sling for your gun? Or some kind of case?
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"gar29" wrote
[quote="PSUtuna":22zoggap]I’m an avid hunter. In fact I usually put the bike down Sept-Jan when it is hunting season. Anyhow, I use my bike every Spring Gobbler season to get further back in the National Forest than other hunters are willing to walk. It is much quiter than walking in also.
As for dragging a deer out by bike… I’ll leave that up to the professionals…
Great idea for turkey season. I will have to try that next spring. Do you use a sling for your gun? Or some kind of case?[/quote:22zoggap]
I use my crossbow and yes I use a sling. I can carry everything else in my vest. The tricky part is strapping a dead bird to the handle bars. Bungie cords work well.
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What a great way to combine two awesome sports! Much more quite than an ATV, plus you get a good workout! Just looks like I found another good excuse to pick up a fat bike! Might be a little tough dragging a deer out… Turkey would be doable. I found out if your a hunter and a mountain biker, you MacGyver about anything! 😃
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I’ve seen a few turkey hunters in my area use mountain bikes for access to remote spots (not many).
My buddy in Idaho uses his mountain bike for elk hunting. I am guessing if you get one it involves mules or horses to get it out of the woods.
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"CraigCreekRider" wrote
I’ve seen a few turkey hunters in my area use mountain bikes for access to remote spots (not many).
My buddy in Idaho uses his mountain bike for elk hunting. I am guessing if you get one it involves mules or horses to get it out of the woods.
He might quarter the elk and bring it out in pieces? Still, I’d hate to have the head strapped to my back, riding through the woods, and have some hunter thing it is a running elk!
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"gar29" wrote
[quote="CraigCreekRider":1udlkbg9]I’ve seen a few turkey hunters in my area use mountain bikes for access to remote spots (not many).
My buddy in Idaho uses his mountain bike for elk hunting. I am guessing if you get one it involves mules or horses to get it out of the woods.
He might quarter the elk and bring it out in pieces? Still, I’d hate to have the head strapped to my back, riding through the woods, and have some hunter thing it is a running elk![/quote:1udlkbg9]
I was going to mention quartering too, although leaving most of an elk carcass out in the woods for a while is a dangerous proposition, especially in grizzly country.
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If someone in my area had that on there bike swat would show up
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