E-bike vs ATV

[Ynothunt41]

I should be able to draw a 3rd season Deer tag in Gunnison Co this year. I have a ATV and I am thinking about getting a E-bike (for more than just this hunt). If you guys had both options would you take the bike, ATV, both or neither? Thanks for the advise.

 

[jonathond]

Excellent question! I don't have an ATV, but was just looking at e-bike options today. I was focused on large battery/long distance as a criteria.

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[wapitibob]

Depends on how far I was riding. I go 5-10 miles one way on the atv when going to a hunting spot. For hunting itself, I use a mt bike on closed or sparsely used roads.

 

[Tom W.]

Consider the weather too...can be snowy/icy around Gunnison during 3rd season. ATV would probably perform better in the snow/ice.

 

[Daubsnu1]

My brother looked in to e-bikes...we currently run ATV's when hunting mule deer.

To me, it's a no-brainer...use your ATV. Yes, it's louder, but when it's out of fuel...just fill it up. When an electric bike runs out of juice...you are pushing it.

We haul our deer on back of ATV. Try doing that on an e-bike.

I've had my ATV's in Moab...they can tackle some very difficult terrain.

The only way I would consider an e-bike is for an area that doesn't permit motorized vehicles.

 

[BigHink66]

I don't think you can even use an e-bike in non-motorized.