For 2 years I've done my research on E-bikes for hunting. I finally pulled the trigger and bought one. The bakcou mule. This may not fit the bill for everyone but for a public land hunter only,this thing is defiantly a game changer for me.with over 1m acers in GA to hunt And a ton of gates that stay shut I can get back to my favorite spots 3 and 4 miles back. Couldn't believe the power this baby has. It will haul 400 lbs and pull it with ease. What do you have and how well do you like it.
E-bikes for Hunting anyone?
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I dont have one, but think it's a great idea.
We use our golf cart to get back into our property when its dry weather.
We use our golf cart to get back into our property when its dry weather.
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Have seriously considered one myself, but around here they are considered "a motorized vehicle" and thus are not allowed on most areas of public land(which is where I really need one), other than on roads/trails that are already open to regular vehicular travel.
Hold on!! In the united states federal law. Anything 750w and below in NOT!! Considered a motorized vehicle. This is where you have to do your job. Research it. I had to do the same. game wardens told us no! They don't even know it themselves. I only hunt PUBLIC LAND in GEORGIA. We didn't just stop because they said no. They were wrong finally they found the code what ever it was and said yep you guys are right. Trust me before I spent 4100$ I made dang sure if I did get a ticket it would go to court. How can they be above the law. A law that was put in place many years ago for this very reason. Do your research it is the law. They didn't like it but to bad. 3 of us bought e bikes that month Im not saying i may not have a game warden give me crape. But if I do its going to court. Hope you can get that done and find the answer. Remember its a federal Law. Not by state.
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How much range does your battery have in your real-world testing??
And my cynicism tells me once alot of people start using them, they may change the laws to be more strict because "government".
I do like the idea of electric transportation, though.
And my cynicism tells me once alot of people start using them, they may change the laws to be more strict because "government".
I do like the idea of electric transportation, though.
At full charge and the terrain im on ive been 14 miles using pedal assist and pure throttle. Lots of hills here so on a scouting trip I was really putting the bike to its Max 98% when I started and 28% when I got back to my truck. But coming back I used alot of throttle also.
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I'm guessing Hannah42 and I hunt a lot of the same places here in GA. Virtually all of my hunting is also on public land and North GA WMA's. I've used my bicycle a few times to access some places, but usually just walk. Most of the places where I'd use one are gravel or dirt roads. Most are gated, and the gates are open for some hunts, closed for others.
Personally I like for the gates to be locked during archery and turkey seasons. The way GA law works you can hunt from the road if the gate is locked. If it is open, no. I usually walk the roads during turkey season calling as I go and will then set up near the road if I locate something. I've been as far as 5-6 miles from the truck and once you're more than 1/2 mile past the gate never see other hunters.I could see where something like this could come in handy to get well past the gates before daylight. But not in other places. I ain't getting any younger and could see one in my future.
One of my favorite places is the Cohutta WMA. Roughly 1/2 of that area is wilderness area and is closed to any motorized vehicle, including bicycles. You can't even legally use a wheeled cart for retrieving game. And roughly 1/2 of the other trails on regular national forest are closed to all but foot traffic. That means no bicycles or even horses. But at over 90,000 acres there are many trails designated for bikes and horses. It is one of the premier mountain biking destinations in the Southeast. It isn't unusual to see dozens of bike riders on the trails where they can ride during summer months.
Personally I like for the gates to be locked during archery and turkey seasons. The way GA law works you can hunt from the road if the gate is locked. If it is open, no. I usually walk the roads during turkey season calling as I go and will then set up near the road if I locate something. I've been as far as 5-6 miles from the truck and once you're more than 1/2 mile past the gate never see other hunters.I could see where something like this could come in handy to get well past the gates before daylight. But not in other places. I ain't getting any younger and could see one in my future.
One of my favorite places is the Cohutta WMA. Roughly 1/2 of that area is wilderness area and is closed to any motorized vehicle, including bicycles. You can't even legally use a wheeled cart for retrieving game. And roughly 1/2 of the other trails on regular national forest are closed to all but foot traffic. That means no bicycles or even horses. But at over 90,000 acres there are many trails designated for bikes and horses. It is one of the premier mountain biking destinations in the Southeast. It isn't unusual to see dozens of bike riders on the trails where they can ride during summer months.
Hey we must be neighbors. Im in northwest GA. Ive hunted that place myself. Mostly paulding forest wma and every other wma within 100 miles. I usually tag out during turkey season. On westpoint wma and paulding forest.
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Snow doesn't allow one in my area most of the hunting season. My Big Red or Polaris 530 are my options.
What is the benefit? It's silence? A deer will still easily hear you coming out. I'm genuinely curious of the advantage of an electronic motorcycle for hunting vs any other gas powered ATV.
What is the benefit? It's silence? A deer will still easily hear you coming out. I'm genuinely curious of the advantage of an electronic motorcycle for hunting vs any other gas powered ATV.
my buddy bought one, sorry
I dont remember the brand. List price was close to $7000. Im not sure what he paid. Took it to Montana on a scouting trip. He didnt make it 3 miles before it gave out. He pushed all the way out. Said he thought about leaving it more than once. I guess temperature, altitude, weight and terrain make a difference to battery life.
I dont remember the brand. List price was close to $7000. Im not sure what he paid. Took it to Montana on a scouting trip. He didnt make it 3 miles before it gave out. He pushed all the way out. Said he thought about leaving it more than once. I guess temperature, altitude, weight and terrain make a difference to battery life.
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Can't beat a mule in the mountains, but I guess it eats less, smells better, and is less stubborn.
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Maybe you can. My experience with mules, while generally positive, suggest that in a pinch, they'd eat us ;-)
I use one for daily commuting. I normally get about 20-30 miles before the charge indicator moves off of full charge. As a bit of a lark, I also rode one from Kansas to Utah. I had a couple of solar panels, so I didn't have any need to plugin on the entire trip.
Looking at the prices you guys are quoting, I will point out that a person can build one for a lot less. There are also less expensive brands that still use name brand parts. I only add this because someone thinking of getting one might be a bit turned off by the prices seen in this thread.
For me, the biggest issue is that there is no way to carry a sidearm while commuting. Rather obviously, there is no way to leave anything in the car, like some of the other teachers I work with do.
Looking at the prices you guys are quoting, I will point out that a person can build one for a lot less. There are also less expensive brands that still use name brand parts. I only add this because someone thinking of getting one might be a bit turned off by the prices seen in this thread.
For me, the biggest issue is that there is no way to carry a sidearm while commuting. Rather obviously, there is no way to leave anything in the car, like some of the other teachers I work with do.
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That's right and like I said, where I am at they are defined by the state as motorbikes.....and I quote,
This same rule applies to trails where motorized vehicles are prohibited(most all public land).
To go a bit further on the legal classification, the electric bike classification in the consumer product code:
is focused on what can be sold as a bicycle, not what and where the device can be used.
is focused on what can be sold as a bicycle, not what and where the device can be used.
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