Bike Hunting
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tdcour
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I haven't, but have been thinking about trying it this year. It would sure save some time and energy when getting behind the locked forest service gates. Being able to bike those roads rather than walk seems like it would help a ton, but I'm still a little concerned about having my pack and bow on while riding. My luck I would end up on my back with several pieces of my bow scattered around.
I really benefited using mine on the closed forest service roads that were fairly easy to ride it got me to where I wanted to go a lot faster. I would have to agree wrecking was always on my mind!
luckynv
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You may want to look for one of those "Kid Trailer's" that young people with small kids drag behind their bike's. They attach easily and can carry over 100 pounds, nice for a pack out even if you had to push it up hill. Should be able to find used ones cheap. God bless
Retterath
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I was going to use a bike this year just to get to area without making so much noise and getting there a lot faster but just never did.
I like the hunting boots in the first pic.
I like the hunting boots in the first pic.
tim
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I do.
I first started hunting off of bikes in Alaska in the early 90's. mainly spruce hens, and ptarmigain. Moved back to Idaho and got into kayaking and didn't hunt much. In 2002 I shot a spike on a gated road and used my bike and trailer to pack out. In 2006 I started hauling camps behind gated roads for 4 day hunts. I have packed out 8 elk and 1 buck on bikes. I prefer the bob trailer because it attatches to your rear axle. You can't overload the bob, but you can overload your brakes. I do ride a lot of bikes.
I first started hunting off of bikes in Alaska in the early 90's. mainly spruce hens, and ptarmigain. Moved back to Idaho and got into kayaking and didn't hunt much. In 2002 I shot a spike on a gated road and used my bike and trailer to pack out. In 2006 I started hauling camps behind gated roads for 4 day hunts. I have packed out 8 elk and 1 buck on bikes. I prefer the bob trailer because it attatches to your rear axle. You can't overload the bob, but you can overload your brakes. I do ride a lot of bikes.
Very cool. I've done a lot of scouting on bikes in the passed. Haven't latley due to the terrain but is was a great way to cover lots of country very quietly. Great photos guys
tim
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here are some more pics.
All from bike hunting. my 2011 hunt, great hunt, lots of packing. the camp is set up on a skid trail off of the gated road.
I got more pics,
All from bike hunting. my 2011 hunt, great hunt, lots of packing. the camp is set up on a skid trail off of the gated road.
I got more pics,
I notice a lot of guys use those trailers to haul meat, I will have to look into one!
Thanks! I always wear my moccasins right up to the point were I need my boots, sometimes I even pack them with me to wear!I was going to use a bike this year just to get to area without making so much noise and getting there a lot faster but just never did.
I like the hunting boots in the first pic.
Roamer
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Your post brought back some great old memories.
I use to ride to hunt quite a bit, not so much any more. Mostly day hunts only spiked a couple of times.
My favorite spot was up hill in the dark on the way in and hang on and heat up the brakes on the way out .
I use to ride to hunt quite a bit, not so much any more. Mostly day hunts only spiked a couple of times.
My favorite spot was up hill in the dark on the way in and hang on and heat up the brakes on the way out .
tdcour
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What type of brakes would yall recommend? I'm assuming disc are the best but can you get away with the others going downhill with a load?
Iron Mike
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WapitiBob
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I hunted off a bike last year and will this year too.
I modified this Burley. My partner had a BOB trailer. The BOB was constantly trying to go on it's side, pulling the bike with it.
I modified this Burley. My partner had a BOB trailer. The BOB was constantly trying to go on it's side, pulling the bike with it.
Team Kabob
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tim
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http://www.bobgear.com/bike-trailers
I got my bob in 2000, I have always been into off road bikepacking. The bob's are not cheap and I haven't had any issues with them, but slow heavy loads can wobble. It is what I got, so it has been what I have used. I also use the bob for hauling chain saws around in the spring on single track to clear trails. the single wheel trailer allows use on single track trails. But for hunting, I mainly stay on gated forest service roads.
hydraulic disc brakes are the best, with the bigger the rotor the more stopping power.
I got my bob in 2000, I have always been into off road bikepacking. The bob's are not cheap and I haven't had any issues with them, but slow heavy loads can wobble. It is what I got, so it has been what I have used. I also use the bob for hauling chain saws around in the spring on single track to clear trails. the single wheel trailer allows use on single track trails. But for hunting, I mainly stay on gated forest service roads.
hydraulic disc brakes are the best, with the bigger the rotor the more stopping power.
WapitiBob
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Yea we were 2 miles in and only a short section of road. The rest was that hard pitted up prairie grass type country and loaded down we pushed our bikes. All the little slopes and stuff just made it miserable for him.
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tim
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Waipiti
will your trailer keep your bike up right? I am not going to deny, I have had to do some Houdini moves attatching the loaded bob onto the bike by myself. once rolling though, the bob just tracks right behind me. I have cruised on some single track with it behind me.
these are trail clearing pis. The single wheel trailer is the only way to go for singletrack trails, but the double wheel trailer has stability at low to no speeds.
will your trailer keep your bike up right? I am not going to deny, I have had to do some Houdini moves attatching the loaded bob onto the bike by myself. once rolling though, the bob just tracks right behind me. I have cruised on some single track with it behind me.
these are trail clearing pis. The single wheel trailer is the only way to go for singletrack trails, but the double wheel trailer has stability at low to no speeds.
25contender
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I have tried it but there is no road system where I hunt. The trails just have to many boulders and rocks to make a bike beneficial. The one time I took the bike it ended up being more hassle then it was worth, Had to hide it till I packed out. I am sure they are a great benefit in many places and wish I could take advantage of using a bike.