Hunting with an E- Bike !

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Why not
been lookin at these and I believe they have their place ..
I pretty much walk in to stands over 1/2 to 2 Kms
Old legs and the equipment seems to get heavier ever year ..
I see some at about 1200.00 that fold and weigh about 50 lbs .
Leave it in the bush , hop on and go
any thoughts, ideas , experience
 
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Check regs in province that you are as some have restrictions. In sk limited to 500w and if go over supposedly must register as motor vehicle.
 
Electric bikes are, or should be, very quiet. If I lived in an area where there were little back roads I would definitely consider using mine. I’ve sort of looked at mine to figure out how to carry a long gun. I think they would work great in a big gopher field, but getting there I’d have to haul it.
 
The little folding bikes are pretty much only good for pavement, not so stable on dirt and gravel.

I have a larger folding ebike, that is something else to consider especially if you are packing gear. I felt like a circus clown on some of the smaller models.
 
I have used mine (full size frame) for biking along back roads hunting for partridge and checking a few small ponds for ducks. I never bothered with a gun mount instead I just use a sling. I have never tried to carry any other gear but with a good rack or even a backpack you should be able to carry enough for a days hunt. most manufacturers will give a weight rating on their bikes, usually in the 260-300 lbs max weight range. I wouldn't leave a battery in the woods over night if it were cold out.
 
The one I'm looking at is the Colorway 500 watt 36 volt with 20 in fat boys 4 in ...
I still don't know to upload ..
I really do think its the way to go for quiet and easy transportation, I have a quad
Have a look and you might be hooked ..LOL
puuuuuur quiet
Maybe someone can post the bike for me ...many thanks
 
$1200 is pretty darn cheap for an E-bike. Thats not even Costco cheap, thats Princess Auto cheap.

I too have thought about this exact same thing, I feel like I could get some real good use out of an E-bike hunting, but from what I've seen you're looking at twice that much, minimum, for something decent.
 
Suther said:
$1200 is pretty darn cheap for an E-bike.

I too have thought about this exact same thing, I feel like I could get some real good use out of an E-bike hunting, but from what I've seen you're looking at twice that much, minimum, for something decent.
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you right
some have dual motors front and back and AWD systems with crazy high volts and amps , which is good but
for the ordinary cutline run up and down , sorta thing , i don't know without owning one YET
but the idea is very appealing
new ones have improved big time in the last 2 yrs even
 
Here is some info for BC. Note they are considered a motor vehicle !

"The B.C. hunting regs have been updated and published effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. Of note, E-Bikes cannot be used in areas closed to Motor Vehicles and it is now unlawful to use a wireless camera while hunting. Please download and review the full hunting synopsis here: https://tinyurl.com/yxcyze4k #BCCOS #knowbeforeyougo"

And here are the benefits of e-bike hunting (from an e-bike seller's website) For your convinience I have bolded the "highlights".

What are the Benefits of Electric Bikes for Hunting

E-bikes can help you become a better hunter. Here are a few ways e-bikes might enhance your hunting experience:
Save Your Energy

An e-bike allows you to follow the game for miles without tiring. If you are tired of pedaling, the bike's electronic engine can propel you onward.

Expand Your Horizons

E-bikes allow you to cover more ground. They keep you moving without using too much energy. Their fat tires are stable on gravel, dirt, and other uneven surfaces.

Maintain Your Privacy

E-bike materials have no scent, which is advantageous for hunters because unusual odors might scare away animals. They are also fairly quiet. Electric bikes are thus better than ATVs, which are noisy and emit gas fumes.

That's some priceless advise right there !
 
This would be an interesting topic if not for the silly back and forth chirping. How about an E Bike thread?

I’ve seriously thought about getting an E bike for hunting. Not shooting while on it though as that would be treated the same as shooting from a truck or ATV. Our deer area is fairly rough, Canadian Shield with large rock outcroppings so not sure how one would work on this type of terrain. On the flatter areas it would be awesome as older legs could use a bit of help.

Having not been on an E bike, I’d have to get some time on one before tackling the trails, I would think. I’ll have to do some research on them.
 
jlovie said:
This same topic was brought up last year and turned into a multi page, informative thread. I think it was in the hobby forum.
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Thanks, I’ll try to find it and maybe get it going again and see what some guys have been doing with these in a hunting environment. If your search skills are better than mine, (which wouldn’t be hard) please dig it up.
 
Last Spring I purchased my Ebike from Amazon. 20"X4.1/2" fat Tires. Dual Batteries, 110 to 190 Km range, max load capacity 400 Lbs. In 3 months I put more then 1500 Km on it pretty well all on paved or very good groomed Bike Trails. Idea was/is to get out in the fresh Air to get in shape perhaps loose a few pounds. Well I just love it and look forward to warmer/drier Weather to resume my Ebiking. Note: Seniors ride BC Ferries for free during the week, they also don't charge for your Ebike, Life is good.

Cheers
 
I bought a Rad Rover 6+ fat e-bike a few years ago. Awesome bike, cost $2000. The nice thing about the Rad Power bikes is that they have so many accessories for their bikes, racks, cargo bags etc. I have not used mine for hunting yet although I do plan to try it for grouse hunting. I bought an inexpensive hitch mounted motorcycle carrier from Princess Auto. It’s a China made bike, not high end BUT I am very happy with it and have absolutely no complaints for what I paid. As far as using them for hunting it should work great but I suppose it would also depend greatly on the terrain you would be using on. Anything very rough or rocky or trails with many deadfall logs across would not work very good.
 
Hunter7 said:
I bought a Rad Rover 6+ fat e-bike a few years ago. Awesome bike, cost $2000. The nice thing about the Rad Power bikes is that they have so many accessories for their bikes, racks, cargo bags etc. I have not used mine for hunting yet although I do plan to try it for grouse hunting. I bought an inexpensive hitch mounted motorcycle carrier from Princess Auto. It’s a China made bike, not high end BUT I am very happy with it and have absolutely no complaints for what I paid. As far as using them for hunting it should work great but I suppose it would also depend greatly on the terrain you would be using on. Anything very rough or rocky or trails with many deadfall logs across would not work very good.
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That's a very nice bike . The best I've seen so far ..
I'm learning these as we go and now am leaning to the 26 in tires and a step thru
Hunter 7 , can you start out on throttle only ? and distance
 
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