Airgun Hunting Tips I E-Bike for hunting I Avenge-X Air Rifle I Squirrel Hunt

In this video I'll show you how I optimize mobility on airgun hunts. We head out hunting on an e-bike, and I share my top 3 reasons to mix airguns and e-bikes! I'll start off explaining why I wanted to hunt on an e-bike, then explain my bike selection, take you along on a short squirrel hunt with an airgun, then wrap it up talking about modifications, rifle carry on an e-bike, and future plans.
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[@HobbiesHobo]

Good morning Jim! E-Bikes are great, I've had one for almost 15 years now! Homemade! I have a trailer for mine as well that I use on bike tours that I do once in a while. I like a flatbed trailer that sits low that I can mount a Rubbermaid bin to that I can lock up & it's weatherproof. Go for the power upgrade, you'll be glad you did and remember one thing, 20 minutes out on an E-Bike can leave you hours of walking if you have a breakdown. Even it it doesn't work as well for hunting you'll love it for use around home and you'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner. Biggest problem with an E-Bike is theft! A helmet feels goofy at first but you'll be glad you have one when you crash which will happen. My E-Bike & trailer are both on my channel. Mike.

[@americanairgunhunter]

Yeah, that extended range needs to be considered. I was thinking at one point when I was a few miles from the car and it started snowing, I should make sure I've got a robust emergency kit in case I got caught out and had to hunker down for a night.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

@HobbiesHobo I am a new sub for you. I've got some catching up to do! E-bikes are great. I have one made by Razor.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

@@americanairgunhunter As well as a solid solar charger...

[@HobbiesHobo]

Having an E-Bike was one of the best things I have ever done!@@MexicoAdventurer

[@almirria6753]

YT has stopped giving me notifications of your vids . They are playin games again.

[@americanairgunhunter]

Have you hit the notification bell? If so and your not getting notfied shoot me an email and let me know. I'm glad you made it though!

[@BackyardDispatcher]

Same here but I fixed it🎉

[@americanairgunhunter]

@@BackyardDispatcher glad to hear it!

[@Wingman115]

Ebikes are a great resource to get back into the woods quick to allow more time to enjoy the great outdoors. Good stuff Jim.

[@gallopingg1]

What a brilliant idea Jim, also no noisy engine to let evetything know your about!!, plus if the weather turns bad while your a long way from base,,super quick to get you back to base, great vid, stay safe and warm , uk

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks! I'm over in Europe next week for work, but on my return have a couple small game hunts before leaving on a hog hunt down in Texas, and plan to really put it through it's paces on that hunt!

[@1boortzfan]

I've been thinking about an e-bike myself. Another hunter i know uses one and is quite successful with his.

[@americanairgunhunter]

I'm not going to turn this into a biking channel, but think I'll be using this a lot.

[@1boortzfan]

@americanairgunhunter well it is another tool of the trade just like optics or outerwear.

[@jason3064]

Jim this was cool. Its great for older and younger folks alike. I never thought of it but it makes sense.

[@americanairgunhunter]

I've seen videos where some elk hunters use them, and it looked like a great idea. So far it's been fun. After the Texas trip, think I'll get some studded snow/ice tires to get me around predator calling.

[@jason3064]

@@americanairgunhunter would love to see an update when you do the texas trip

[@marlingardner4044]

Like E-bike review, love the variety of hunting you offer. Keep up the awesome work. 🙂👍

[@divedog59]

Good to see this from you. I've been thinking of going in that direction since last years hunting season. I seem to pack more & more for longer travels and hunting time. The terrain in central, north central Minnesota can be very demanding. Although the time spent doing so is so incredible, at 64 years old an e bike is looking more and more attractive. Thanks for putting this out. Yes I would like to see more on this..

[@frankbollotino2270]

Jim I would be interested in seeing more of using the bike in woods hunting .

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks for the feedback, more on the way.

[@whynot16384]

I like the e-bike videos and other accessories as well. You’re opinion matters to us

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks for the feedback! Thinking about accessories like shooting sticks, packs, range finders, binos, fill gear..... anything in particular you'd like to see?

[@MexicoAdventurer]

There is great airgun hunter who's been using an e-bike on some of his videos. Glad to see you doing it, Jim. 👍 🚲

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks, It's fun and efficient. BTW: I am not the best at keeping up with the other airgun YTs out there, I spend so much time shooting, hunting, and editing alongside my professional life, that I don't have much time to follow others very closely. But based on your post I did a search and found Dana over at Mountainairgunsport has been airgunning on e-bikes for a while. He's a good guy, I met him a few years back at EBR, and credit where it's due, he's an OG with the e-bikes and looks like he's getting it dialed in.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

@@americanairgunhunter That'd exactly who I was referring to. Dana has a second channel more about his camping, jeep, biking and fishing adventures, but he features his bicycles on both his hunting and outdoors channels.

[@torhacs]

Great video Thank you!!! I love to see more of the use of the bike as you progress in your Hunt's and after how manage the range, maintenance and other aspects.

[@americanairgunhunter]

Appreciate the view, and I will follow up with more details. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@gonerydin4225]

We have 2 Aventon Aventure2s. Similar to yours with somewhat better features. We spend a lot of time in the woods with them. We only hunt with cameras and for mushrooms and such. They are awesome for covering more territory and will go about anywhere I would want to walk. I have a trailer that hauls all of my shooting gear to the local outdoor range about 7 miles away. The ebike is great for going downrange to check targets. It is a force multiplier for sure, especially for us older folks. I predict you will enjoys your very much!

[@americanairgunhunter]

The problem the ebike will solve for me is that I hunt in some very large areas, and need to cover these so that I can go out on foot to actually hunt. On my first couple outings this has worked out well. What are the features that you think matter? I have thought a 1000v motor, or an extra battery, is there anything else you think is important to consider?

[@gonerydin4225]

@@americanairgunhunter The Aventure2 has 50# higher weight capacity, Torque sensor pedal assist (as opposed to cadence sensor) 8 speed vs 7. Higher max speed 28mph vs. 25) Superior fit and finish (invisible welds) And right now about a hundred bucks cheaper. We have over 1000 miles on the 2 of ours with zero issues so far. I know, I sound like a salesman. : ) The bike you have will serve you well.

[@americanairgunhunter]

@@gonerydin4225 This is new ground for me, I am an experienced (but out of practice) trail rider on standard mountain bikes but am in a steep learning curve with e-bikes. First thing for sure (for me) fat tires are the only way to go, and the 26"x4" tire looks to be about perfect. Will get studded tires for snow and Ice this winter. What provides the increased weight capacity, is it basically a function of motor size/voltage? I am guessing this becomes more apparent when pulling a trailer, can you tell me about the trailer you selected? Appreciate your feedback!

[@short-hand4312]

very nice. thank you. I'm hoping for a 3 or 4 wheeled version for us disabled hunters. awesome sir. I look forward to each video you make.

[@americanairgunhunter]

Saw this and thought of your post www.amazon.com/MALISA-Electric-Motorized-Tricycle-Comfortable/dp/B09ZQ1D4X3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=bing_fplfs&th=1

[@bayouflats5054]

Yea, I’m interested in your experience going forward with the E-bike. Thanks

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks for the feedback! It really helps in planning content

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

Nice video Jim 👍. The electric ⚡ bike 🚲 would not work so well 🚳 in South Dakota, but it looks like fun 👍 for you.

[@americanairgunhunter]

I wrote a reply earlier but just noticed it didn't post. SD is a place I can't wait to use the e-bike! I have some ideas on how to outfit it specifically for prairie dogging and moving around through the towns. What are your concerns about its suitability? Distances, weather, both or something else?

[@airgunfun4248]

Round round, get around I get around Yeah

[@gboutdoors5198]

I started from a dinky multi pump then break barrel then pcp I love my pcp I am obsessed with pcp rifles

[@BackyardDispatcher]

Great video I wish I could afford one.

[@americanairgunhunter]

It's an investment to be sure, but I think it will be worth it.

[@josephperreault4988]

Works for me. I would get a bigger motor and battery tho. No less than 1500 watt motor with a 40amp controler at 48v/52v. A matching battery with 50amp bms as well. I bring the shorter Hatsan (flash pup in .25 synthetic).

[@heathhalfhill6401]

E-Bikes are great but so easy to have stolen. I will continue using my Honda quad bike with my silent muffler system for now. E-Bikes have a tendency to catch fire and the last thing I need is to burn down my hunting area. : )

[@americanairgunhunter]

When traveling, I have a motorcycle rack modified to fit the bike and can lock that down pretty securely. From everything I've read, most fires occur with older or damaged lithium batteries when charging. I think that monitoring the battery health mostly mitigates the potential of the bike going up in flames. I plan to use this for nighttime predator hunting, and my thermal binos and thermal scope also use lithium batteries so need to keep an eye on all my gear.

[@vilayatali8890]

That's very good idea .the bike is the best thing .I like to see more hunting.

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks. I have been enjoying this bike a lot and have some plan for upcoming trips!

[@TheUnkBoogie]

Cool!

[@pinecone3630]

Hello Jim! Have you ever considered making a review on the Stoeger XM1 pcp? I’ve had my eye on it for a while ever since they started producing the regulated version!

[@j.verfaillie5742]

It would be cool if the bike was also in camo.

[@gonerydin4225]

My Aventon Aventure2 is what they call "camo green". It coordinates well with my Army Green Tacoma. : )

[@americanairgunhunter]

I have thought about doing a camo paint job, a vinyl wrap, or using camo cloth tape. I am leaning towards the tape, because this bike will be used in the desert, forest, snow, etc.... and what's camo in one environment is a beacon in another.

[@JohnVentarino-ey5ln]

Excellant video buddy really enjoyed it but you should have thought about weight capacity your bike is 350 or 300 pound weight limit and if you haul a hog or something of some weight you'll be pushing the limits they have bikes now with 400 pound weight limits.

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks John, I have thought about that and don't know exactly how to determine the weight of a towed trailer. I've got about 125 lb leeway between my weight and the bikes weight limit. If I have a 100 lb pig in the trailer and the trailers weight 25 lb, does that hit the 350lb max of the bike? At any rate, if I need more I'll keep this as my small game bike and get a more powerful rig for the big game hunts :) I already tell my wife a man can never have too many guns or fishing rods...... I guess I can add e-bikes to that :)

[@JohnVentarino-ey5ln]

@americanairgunhunter right on my friend.

[@noobt4eguns]

Nice bike

[@americanairgunhunter]

Thanks ✌️ I am really enjoying this rig!

[@tefikpolat]

Good.i have suv car but i iike to go with motobike to hunting. Its more fun .😊

[@whynot16384]

No not really, just things that are helpful, especially for people who are older to keep us out in the field.

[@jonathanscrocco1320]

Whats the first gun??

[@bornagian1744]

What scope is that jim.alex

[@americanairgunhunter]

The scope is a Hawke Airmax and I have a Tactacam FTS/5.0 scope camera mounted on it.

[@janrobertbos]

...been to the Netherlands again, eh? lollol...

[@americanairgunhunter]

Be there again on Sunday, but only passing through Schipol on way to Copenhagen! Last trip I got to spend a few days in Amstelveen and really enjoyed being back!

[@NorthFloridaAirGunner]

DO NOT take a "e bike" into the woods. Because only you can prevent forest fires.

[@heathhalfhill6401]

😆

[@americanairgunhunter]

From what I have read fires that start due to thermal runaway generally occur when the bike is charging but not always. Or in either low quality products or when damaged. You need to keep an eye on the equipment. ATVs also start fires, as do automobiles, campfires, smokers, etc.

[@BackyardDispatcher]

Don't worry about the comments. Google sees any comments as positive. The haters are great on YT

[@NorthFloridaAirGunner]

@americanairgunhunter I don't take any vehicles into the woods. I walk in and walk out. I guesstimate fact I only small game hunt makes that easier as I don't have to carry say a deer out.

[@BackyardDispatcher]

I got your back these comments are probably from people who never leave their keyboard sir @@NorthFloridaAirGunner