Mt. Bikes and Bowhunting??
02-07-2007 | 09:47 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Mt. Bikes and Bowhunting??
Lots of guys use Mt. Bikes out west on restricted roads. Logging wasfor years themain industry in my neck of the woodsand the massive road systems created by logging has opened up a lot of back country. On roads that are restricted to foot traffic only mountain bikes are legal.
02-07-2007 | 09:48 AM
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Dominant Buck
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02-07-2007 | 10:04 AM
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From: IL
RE: Mt. Bikes and Bowhunting??
. . .or for those who prefer red to green, here ya go!
Nothing "Out Runs" A Deere Like A Magnum!
Complete with Front Wheel Assist (just peddle harder). For those really mucky days out in the woods.
Nothing "Out Runs" A Deere Like A Magnum!
Complete with Front Wheel Assist (just peddle harder). For those really mucky days out in the woods.
02-07-2007 | 10:31 AM
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From: Morgan County, IL
RE: Mt. Bikes and Bowhunting??
Oh, I get it. So I've probably been doing more harm than good by riding my Snapper mower to the base of my tree all these years. Thanks for the info guys.
...but yeah, in the right scenario, bikes are a good way to cover ground faster. I've never done it, but I know of a public place nearby where the roads are shut off during deer season, and biking it in would be a great way to go, it's in my plans for the future.
...but yeah, in the right scenario, bikes are a good way to cover ground faster. I've never done it, but I know of a public place nearby where the roads are shut off during deer season, and biking it in would be a great way to go, it's in my plans for the future.
02-07-2007 | 05:36 PM
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RE: Mt. Bikes and Bowhunting??
I've hunted elk by way of mountain bike. Like others have said, it's a great way to cover a lot of ground on roads closed to motorized vehicles. If you are going to pack equipment in, it's a good idea to use packs that fit around your waist and hips to keep a lower center of gravity. I have ridden in whilewearing a big backpack that was very top heavy. It made it very hard to balance and I fell a good number of times.
02-07-2007 | 07:27 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Mt. Bikes and Bowhunting??
I've used my mountain bike to troll for turkeys in the spring. Just sling the shotgun over your back, take the bike out of the car, throw in your mouth call and go.
There's a local bike trail that covers 20 miles of isolated woodlands along a river that winds down through the mountains. You cross a few roads, but you can really cover some ground. I just stop every 1/4 mile or so, and try to locate. Sucks when you get one though - there's just no easy way to lug him out. I like that game cart idea, by the way. Pretty slick.
There's a local bike trail that covers 20 miles of isolated woodlands along a river that winds down through the mountains. You cross a few roads, but you can really cover some ground. I just stop every 1/4 mile or so, and try to locate. Sucks when you get one though - there's just no easy way to lug him out. I like that game cart idea, by the way. Pretty slick.