Paratrooper Bike for Deer Hunters

Posted At : July 27, 2012 12:28 PM | Posted By : Mike Hanback
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The Paratrooper’s rugged, folding design (opens and closes in 20 seconds with simple clicks) was developed for airborne soldiers that drop out of planes and helicopters and into combat. The bike has 24 speeds; front and rear mechanical disc brakes; and knobby tires for serious trail riding. The 29-pound bike ($899 MSRP) has developed a strong following with weekend warriors.

In that vein, you younger, hard-core guys who live and hunt whitetails in big public or private woods with logging roads and trails should consider a bike like this. Easier and faster than walking and so much quieter than an ATV, this bike will get you deep where nobody else hunts. While other guys hunt a half-mile or so from their trucks, you peddle a mile, or 2 or 4 to access remote cedar swamps, ridges, clear-cuts etc. Deer back there have never seen a hunter. That right there doubles your odds of killing a shooter. How you get your big buck out is another matter, but that will be a good problem to have.

You’ll have to devise a system to carry in a small, lightweight tree stand (maybe a Lone Wolf) on your recon/set-up missions. Then when you bike back in to hunt, a short new bow, or a light, compact rifle (6.5-lb. Remington Model 700 Mountain Rifle in 7mm-08 or .270 with 22" barrel would be perfect) in a soft case slung over your back. This bike has top load-bearing balance and qualities, and was designed to get soldiers and their gear into remote areas, so that won't be a problem with some planning.

I think back to a 2,000-acre block of VA woods with a maze of old roads and trails that I used to hunt 20 years ago. If I’d have had a Paratrooper back then, scary the bucks I could have pulled out of remote spots where nobody else ever hunted. comment

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I have actually thought about this idea. Then I realized I would need to rig up an oxygen bottle!
I used to hunt with a guy that rides his BMW motorcycle to the hunt club, regardless of weather. He even ties his deer on tht damn thing & rides home. Quite a sight.

# Posted By Curt | 7/27/12 2:22 PM

Does it come with a battery powered option! Can you imagine trying to bike threw the woods with a giant buck strapped to it! ha ha ha

# Posted By Jon - WI | 7/27/12 5:14 PM

I have a comfort bike and a road bike now my wife would shoot me if I bought another bike. It does look like a great idea, she is not that good of a shot....

# Posted By Russ | 7/27/12 11:52 PM

This is my method. I purchase a cheap mountain bike every 2 or 3 years. I ride it 2 miles back into public land and hide it in some scrub. I make a small cache of extra food and clothing and leave it with the bike. Then I hike another mile into country where the bike won't go. It allows me to consistently hunt deeper than anyone else. It's saved me a lot of time and energy in getting my stands set up, and getting out to stand before the sun is up. When I pass another hunter, they always say, "That's a great idea!" Yet no one else does it. It is a lot of work when it's muddy or hilly, and it takes a fair amount of care to pack the gear. However, it's very much worth it.

Paul

# Posted By Paul in MI | 7/28/12 3:33 AM

Why buy a bike...?

Just drive around and look... Folks throw them out all the time. I have three Mtn bikes I picked up just by driving around.
My triplets have bikes at home and another set up at my Mom's in CT all bikes I found and put back together.

:-)

# Posted By fred | 7/28/12 10:04 AM

It would be very useful on large public lands with good access roads. I just don't do that type of hunting. All of my hunting now is a short walk from where I can drive the truck to. Both on out of state hunts and here at home. Even our public lands tend to be broken up into a lot of smaller sections.

I hunted some public land in PA once when I was seriously considering a mountain bike of some sort.

# Posted By David in NC | 7/28/12 10:33 AM

its a good idea, i could see why somebody would consider it. Me personally it wouldn't work the terrain i hunt. But if i hunted game lands id deffently give it a shot..

# Posted By Hunter, Nc | 7/28/12 4:07 PM

I use to use one all the time, one particular prop. had to ride about a mile around a bean field, couldn't walk through it and I was amazed what once was a 20 minute walk, working up a lather carrying everything in........ the bike was the answer, two rubber mounted bow/gun holders on the handle bars and a rear cargo rack to put gear on and it was quiet and a breeze to do, all scent free, feet never hit the ground until 40 yards from the stad..........perfect

# Posted By flatlander | 7/29/12 1:06 AM

Like you guys- used a Mtn. bike for years for remote deer spots and duck/turkey spots. Getting a little old for that stuff now, but would use it if the right set-up came to light. I guess we are ahead of our time........

# Posted By Mack | 7/30/12 2:27 PM

A bicycle is an excellent tool. If you have cargo racks or can make do by tying something to the bike, you can push much heavier loads than you can carry, after riding the bike in. If part of your gear includes containers for the meat, you can harvest the deer and take what you want with you, and bury the rest somewhere. A team of 2 riders can carry a lot more. Also, do not neglect that there are many trailers that can be bought or made for low prices, even from old kid carriers.

# Posted By S C | 10/15/12 7:09 AM

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