How many people pack into and the woods on a mt. bike?
 

I am going to be hunting a big parcel of public land this fall and there are some spots that I would really like to get to that are a good 3/4 to a 1 mile, 1 mile and a quarter back in, but the thought of packing in a climber or lock on, my backpack, bow and walking that whole way doesn't excite me a whole lot. I will and am certainly not afraid of the work involved, but there are nice groomed grass trails where if I had a mt. bike....I could get there with some ease, take 1/4 of the time and probably be a lot more quiet getting there. Does anyone pack in with a mt. bike and/or do you have any pics of your bike setup?? Anyone know where to get accessories to put on your bike like a bow holder that would go onto the front handle bars, etc...

Thanks for your help!

RE: How many people pack into and the woods on a mt. bike?
 

I do for scouting but for hunting the DNR in Georgia will not allow it. I would if I could.

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i do but i don't have any picks. you can buy a bow holder that will fit on a mt. bike or 4 wheeler at bass pro shops or probably cabelas. It is the only way to go. where i hunt during the week is a public area that has gravel roads but you can't take a vehicle in just walk or bike. I can get 2 miles deep in 10 min. instead of 30, big difference and you can get away form the crowds as well. I bought a lone wolf climber ( 16 lbs & folds to 3 inch. ) hope this helps and good luch.

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I used to all the time in Washington. Ride in the gravel roads then hunt. There is a great handle bar rack for your bow. I believe they are made for ATV's but they work well for mountain bikes as well. Nice thing is we could get 4 miles back in no time at all. You can get a deer out on the bike as well but it takes a little work.
Good luck!

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I was hunting last year and a guy came through on a mt. bike about 1.5 hrs. before sunset...he made all kinds of racket and was cussing because his stand kept falling off the little trailer he had hooked up to his bike. I didn't see any deer that night and have a bad impression of people that use bikes.[:@]

RE: How many people pack into and the woods on a mt. bike?
 

So in other words MO...you don't have any useful information about mt. bike accessories for me then. Thanks for posting though. Run that post total up.

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Xtec, MO actually made a good point- Make sure all of your gear is strapped down before you go. Although you make more noise walking, having a treestand falling off a bike makes more noise. I did remember a guy that had a pic on these forums. It looked like a solid rig. I'll try to dig it up.

Here's the post:

http://forum.hunting.net/asppg/tm.as...2Cbike&#772546

RE: How many people pack into and the woods on a mt. bike?
 

I really appreciate the link zak. I don't think MO wasn't trying to make any other point other than to b*tch.

Again...Thanks!

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No I wasn't really complaining, well kinda, but learn from what I saw and strap down your stuff so it doesnt fall out. Also if there are any hills where you hunt, IMO, it would be easier to walk in the pull a cart behind a bike. I know where I hunt a bike would seem to be more of a nuisance than a help.

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I buddy of mine would scout turkeys on a mountain bike, but only in areas that accomodate wheeled transportation. I've never done it and probably never will, as the majority of my hunting locations are not cycle friendly. I however often wished I had one when fishing... chained to a tree where I climb out of the water of course. Walking the stream in waders only to have to hike a mile or more back to the truck can be a major pain in the ... feet.

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that's a great idea. i am a police officer and occasional ride with our bike unit. it is amazing what you can do on a bike with a little practice and training. we pack alot of gear on our person and on the bike while on patrol. i think i might just have to get the camo tape and spray paint for mine, turkey season just a few weeks away.

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I've used a deer cart to pull extra gear to a camp but I've never actually thought about using a bike to pull it. It's probably a good idea but it would seem kind of a rough way to pull a deer out of the woods.

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I'm not really talking about a deer cart to get an animal out or a bike to get the animal out. I'll deal with that when the time comes...hopefully. I'm just talking about getting myself and my gear back into the woods a good mile where I need to hunt and getting back there in as little time as possible and as quiet as possible. I just thought a mt. bike would be killer seeing as there are nice grassy mowed(actually fire lanes) to where I need to go. It's just back in the timber a fair way.

Thanks

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His real observation of another's failure was useful to me, as was your question. I tried a bike last season to no real advantage becaues of too much gear. I had thought of using a trailer next time but will now think again. Thanks MO.

RE: How many people pack into and the woods on a mt. bike?
 

Here's a good article on hunting with mountain bikes you might find interesting:

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/hu...cles/bikes.htm

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I don't but i know bowhunters that do from my hunt area they leave very early in the morning packing sleeping bags and what not ,,they're back in there,,way back in there for the long haul.. every year. we can see they're tire tracks going back in.

RE: How many people pack into and the woods on a mt. bike?
 

Ummmm, something like what your doing [&:]

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I ride my mountain bike around my lease from time to time and am always surprised how much closer I can get to game than if I was on foot. This is on soft east Texas dirt roads BTW.