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He who walks alone

shwacker said:
For the guys talking about strapping your bow to a backpack, are you putting in a soft case then strapping it to the pack that has your sticks and platform?


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In my case, I used the MTB on skidder trails in the woods, going to hang-ons that were pre set in the spring and summer on about 200 acres of private that i had permission on. I used a large pack for all my cold weather clothing (central NY got pretty darn cold!) and just web-strapped the bow to the side or back of the pack. No case, just weaved the strap around the bow wherever convenient.
 
Alright, its official, my neighbors think I'm nuts!

Since I just got back from the Michigan Saddle Demo day I already had my normal hunting gear in my pack (turkey vest again). I put the vest on over my tee shirt and strapped my bow over my shoulder and took the bike for a ride around the neighborhood. Picture this old man riding around the neighborhood in a loaded turkey vest with a bow slung over his white tee shirt in a light rain. I got a few strange looks to say the least. :)

I have to say though, it worked great. Everything stayed put, no rattles or shifts and it carried easily. I think you guys are really on to something here! This should make it easier to get to some of the more remote spots I refuse to drive closer to from camp. There's several areas that are a fairly long hike but wouldn't be a bad bike ride. I still have areas I won't ride into due to the hilly terrain but for areas where the access is flatter this should work great. Thanks for the push to try this.
 
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I’m telling y’all, I can’t believe how much this Saddle Hunting community has changed my hunting. Kayaks and mountain bikes, of course Saddles. I’m in my 50’s and in 35 years of hunting have never felt so prepared to go further and have the confidence that I will be successful in the woods. I will be getting my second MTB on Thursday and plan on completely modding it for hunting. I will have one for training and one for missions. Thanks y’all.
 
Don’t discount the ol beach cruiser, that’s what me and a couple buddies used in a place we used to frequent. Ride a little more upright and comfortable. Def a matter of opinion. Some cruisers are geared for easy pedaling and then some have 3 speed shifters. Area we were in was flat as it gets though. If a little hilly maybe not. Area I hunt now is not even close to bike possible


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I have a deer cart I use as a trailer leave it hid 100-150 yards from kill zone. Put everything on there leave bow in case for safety. Have hauled 63 deer out from anything from trails to dried up Creek beds

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I have a deer cart I use as a trailer leave it hid 100-150 yards from kill zone. Put everything on there leave bow in case for safety. Have hauled 63 deer out from anything from trails to dried up Creek beds

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Got any pics of the setup? I'm interested in a game cart/trailer combo.
 
Here it is basic but effective
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So I took one of the dogs and spent the weekend camping/scouting at one of my remote hunting spots. I took the mountain bike along and spent some time riding along the two tracks around the area with the dog. This definitely has potential to cut down on the time and effort to get to some of my spots. Even in the 85 deg weather I stayed cooler on the bike than I did during the time I was just walking around. I will say though, riding the bike brings a whole new meaning to the term "saddle shape".

On a more serious note, what pressure are you mountain bike users putting in your tires? I know there's a balance between easy pedaling (higher pressure) and control in sandy areas (lower pressure).
 
boyne bowhunter said:
So I took one of the dogs and spent the weekend camping/scouting at one of my remote hunting spots. I took the mountain bike along and spent some time riding along the two tracks around the area with the dog. This definitely has potential to cut down on the time and effort to get to some of my spots. Even in the 85 deg weather I stayed cooler on the bike than I did during the time I was just walking around. I will say though, riding the bike brings a whole new meaning to the term "saddle shape".

On a more serious note, what pressure are you mountain bike users putting in your tires? I know there's a balance between easy pedaling (higher pressure) and control in sandy areas (lower pressure).
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Air pressure depends on the tire type, size, tubed vs. tubeless, suspension or no suspension... Best bet without going to far either way is look at the tire, it will usually show inflation recommendation or at least the max. What you want is just enough air so that they do not deform much at all when you are on the bike on pavement. Start with the tire recommendation, and then let a pound or two out and keep testing until you find the pressure for you. If you get them too low, they will squirm in corners and you can pinch the tube and go flat, or squirm and lose air on tubeless.

John H.
 
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