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Post by huntnandplumbn on Sept 25, 2015 5:45:01 GMT -5
I'm thinking about riding a bicycle out to some of my "further" spots. Has anyone tried this? I feel like it would eliminate a lot of ground scent, time, and effort when making these longer hauls. Also was wondering though if the grease on miscellaneous parts of the bike would create an odor as I will have to stash it fairly close to where I will be perched. Thoughts? |
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Post by salt on Sept 25, 2015 5:55:55 GMT -5
My buddy used to hunt Turkey Run for the park hunt. He would ride a bike to his spot because it was so far from the parking. He always killed his limit.
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Post by parrothead on Sept 25, 2015 6:03:44 GMT -5
I use to ride bike to turkey hunt in Mississippi. No big deal.
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Post by trapperdave on Sept 25, 2015 6:46:05 GMT -5
How ya gonna transport a deer,gear and that bike when ya get one?
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Post by huntnandplumbn on Sept 25, 2015 6:55:10 GMT -5
I'm just thinking that I will take my normal gear and if I poke a hole in one than I will have to retrieve the cart or really I could drive to it at that point if the farm road conditions allow. Maybe put a basket or something of the sort to hold the gear a bit better and even strap the decoy to it if need be.
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Post by parrothead on Sept 25, 2015 6:58:33 GMT -5
I tapped an cloth gun case to the bar that runs between ur legs. I put my gun in behind the bike seat then zipped it shut.
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Post by saltydog on Sept 25, 2015 7:13:48 GMT -5
huntnandplumpn.. I have a friend at work that him and his son use there bikes to ride in where they hunt on public ground. I will see if I can get a pic of there rigs. They seem to take deer every year this way.
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Post by huntnandplumbn on Sept 25, 2015 8:02:52 GMT -5
huntnandplumpn.. I have a friend at work that him and his son use there bikes to ride in where they hunt on public ground. I will see if I can get a pic of there rigs. They seem to take deer every year this way. Thank You, that would be great |
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Post by henson59 on Sept 25, 2015 9:41:47 GMT -5
With the hills on our property I would probably have a heart attack and die before I got half way up the side on a bike. Its just easier to take a slow and easy walk for me.
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Post by span870 on Sept 25, 2015 9:44:09 GMT -5
Once in the dean wilderness area. Blew a tire and bent a rim. Had to push the bike three miles. That was the last time.
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Post by huntnandplumbn on Sept 25, 2015 10:18:07 GMT -5
Once in the dean wilderness area. Blew a tire and bent a rim. Had to push the bike three miles. That was the last time. Bike pulls that move and it just found its resting place. lol |
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Sept 25, 2015 11:57:45 GMT -5
Once in the dean wilderness area. Blew a tire and bent a rim. Had to push the bike three miles. That was the last time. Probably a good thing.. might get a ticket riding a bike in a wilderness area  |
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Post by BOBinIN on Sept 25, 2015 14:01:26 GMT -5
Also was wondering though if the grease on miscellaneous parts of the bike would create an odor. Thoughts? You're dealing with an animal that can smell "WATER"... grease, oil and rubber will not be a challenge to them. But, that said, you gotta get in there somehow and unless you're coming in by parachute, the bike to me would be the least intrusive option. BOBinIN |
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Post by parkerbow on Sept 25, 2015 14:40:36 GMT -5
I have a spot way back in the HNF that I hunt and I always get back there with my mountain bike.Been doing it for years. I ride down the old log road and then stash the bike then walk another 400 yards up the ridge. I always walk my stand back in there earlier and put it up. When I hunt i just strap my backpack on and I have a sling on my bow and go. I can get back in there in a hurry. Yes if I get a deer i have to ride all the way back and then get my game cart.
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Post by beermaker on Sept 25, 2015 15:54:09 GMT -5
I have thought about using a bicycle myself. However, I could sweat while wearing nothing but my underwear in a blizzard! I could see using one in a flat area, but no way would I go uphill. Also, I'd be sure to clear and maintain the trails being used. It would not take a newly fallen limb of much size at all to send you a** over end and on your face.
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