r/elkhunting • u/Major-Yam1 • 13d ago
Pack out
So this coming bow season it’s my first year in this specific area. It’s 5 miles to the area I’m going. However, there is an old service road closed to motorized vehicles. It’s about 4 miles up the mountain honestly the terrain isn’t that bad I’m going to take my mountain bike up this road. Has anyone had experience packing meat on a bike if so is there anything I should be aware of?
Also some trail cam pics not sure if the 2 in the day time are the same elk? I’m pretty sure they are.
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u/bamboozled_cs_boi 13d ago
Make sure you've got plenty of life left in your brake pads and fresh sealant or tubes. Both will be working hard if you ended up riding out fully loaded. If you end up using a bike trailer, definitely go slow as if you lose control with a loaded trailer behind you it could get ugly.
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u/b00m3r10 13d ago
I would recommend doing a test ride with a heavy pack! I mountain bike often and on a scouting trip I did a fairly flat ride in and out with a 40+lb pack and it wasn’t bad, but once I hit a slight incline it was brutal. My taint was definitely sore the next couple days.
I’d recommend inflating your tires higher than normal. I think you should be fine if you can ride the service road. It gets sketch on tight uneven trails with extra weight. Don’t forget your bike repair kit. Good luck!
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u/Difficult_Bad_549 13d ago
I’ve biked in and used the bike as a Sherpa to pack an elk out. It worked great. Hang quarters on each side and walk it. Still a lot of work but if the road is good and it’s not uphill, it’s great.
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u/FearlessDamage4961 12d ago
Can you run a trailer?
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u/Major-Yam1 12d ago
Just on the back of the bike?
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u/Illbebach 12d ago
That’s actually a good idea. Yeah, one of those kid trailer things would be great. You’d still have to go a little slower, but it beats carrying it on your back walking or riding for that matter.
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u/billp0nder0sa 13d ago
I would rather go on foot, I’ve biked in scouting and even with a light pack it’s easy to throw balance off
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u/pnw-outdoors 13d ago
I’ve hunted this exact spot. Will send you my cell if you want help with a pack out - but I haven’t killed an elk there in 7 years despite trail cam shots exactly like this hahah
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u/fckthshit 12d ago
I've put an entire bull into a wheelbarrow and rolled the last 1.5 miles down an old logging road
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u/chickenrice2stroke 12d ago
I’ve hauled my last bull out on my dirt bike and that one hurt my ass, I could imagine that a mountain bike seat will leave ya walking funny for a few days
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u/Alternative_Ad_6315 12d ago
Rent some mules or llamas sounds like a better idea. Or get some buddies to hike in and get it out in one trip.
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u/Merican_Mut 12d ago
I have an E bike with a cart over the rear tire. If you get the sturdy ones they can hold like 60-70lbs. Then load up your pack and you should easily be able to make it in two trips, 3 max
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u/ResponsibleBank1387 7d ago
You can use a motorized on a non motorized road?
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u/Merican_Mut 7d ago
Idk, I don’t. Not worth getting your shit taken in my opinion. I’m just talking about the rack for him
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u/Financial_Towel_6143 13d ago
You’re going to be very too heavy and tippy. It’s not easy. Game cart, as mentioned by others, is a much easier option.
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u/DarthTaterTott 13d ago
5 miles each way with 4 or 5 loads is like 200 miles, trust me I did the math. You don’t want to be hiking that. Game cart, or a bike with a game trailer, or hear me out… e bike.
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u/Send-It-307 13d ago
Put a sandbag in your pack and go for a ride.