[Divers Down]

I would love to see them allowed and don't see a single downside imo.
Mouilee has the worst access, E-bikes would open up so many opportunities to the far units in addition to deer hunting and ice fishing.
Whatcha think?

 

[waxico]

Love it. Rode a bike to hunt many times in my hunting career.

 

[LoBrass]

It would move me closer to getting one.

 

[Uncle Boopoo]

I’ve seen E-bikes down there already. Made me want to get one until I found out they weren’t legal. I don’t mind a little leg workout from my pedal bike, lord knows I need it, but an E-bike would be nice for those spots way in the back.

I’ve heard rumors online that if it’s 750 watts or less it’s legally considered “non-motorized”. Anybody know if that’s true?

 

[DecoySlayer]

Maybe they should think about legalizing something, to help keep older hunters hunting. You know, hunter retention.

 

[LumberJ]

Are pedal bikes even legal? I was told before that you couldn’t even use a pedal bike on the dikes at Harsens.


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[Divers Down]

Maybe they should think about legalizing something, to help keep older hunters hunting. You know, hunter retention.

Yes, I can only see positives with em, bikes are already allowed so having power assist shouldn’t be a big deal imo.
Too many good zones that are left unhunted because of walking distance. Every age would benefit from them. Who can I present this too?

 

[DecoySlayer]

I have no clue who to talk to about it.

 

[Divers Down]

Are pedal bikes even legal? I was told before that you couldn’t even use a pedal bike on the dikes at Harsens.


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At PM yes

 

[sureshot006]

I got out of breath just reading this thread. Flashbacks of hauling crap out to the banana dike fishing spots.

 

[craigrh13]

I have no clue who to talk to about it.

Talk to Joe Robison and he should be able to steer you in the right direction.

 

[craigrh13]

I’ve seen E-bikes down there already. Made me want to get one until I found out they weren’t legal. I don’t mind a little leg workout from my pedal bike, lord knows I need it, but an E-bike would be nice for those spots way in the back.

I’ve heard rumors online that if it’s 750 watts or less it’s legally considered “non-motorized”. Anybody know if that’s true?

There’s 3 different categories of e bikes. It’s listed somewhere on the michigan dnr page.

 

[craigrh13]

I’m pretty sure at Shi they said it’s because they are then considered a vehicle or motor bike. Something like that. Hence why they are illegal.

 

[DecoySlayer]

Talk to Joe Robison and he should be able to steer you in the right direction.

I will ask him the next time I see him, if I remember.

 

[ajkulish]

Just need a motor on one of these.

https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Tricycle-8TP94

 

[Far Beyond Driven]

For $1400 that better come with one of those rubber bulbed squeezy horns and an orange flag.

Saw a guy towing a stand up paddle board behind a fat tire bike one time. I think. It was 4:30 in the morning and we were on the way to the boat launch. Was not expecting that.

 

[ajkulish]

For $1400 that better come with one of those rubber bulbed squeezy horns and an orange flag.

Saw a guy towing a stand up paddle board behind a fat tire bike one time. I think. It was 4:30 in the morning and we were on the way to the boat launch. Was not expecting that.

It already has chrome 20's on it, how much more can you ask for?

 

[Divers Down]

May, 2018 FREEP article

In Michigan, a new state law classifies e-bikes, paradoxically, as non-motorized vehicles. As of Jan. 28, they're rated the same as ordinary bikes for traffic enforcement. Not so on Michigan's bike paths and nature trails. The new law gives trail managers and oversight boards a choice: They can stand back and let the newbies glide alongside regular hikers and bikers, and even horseback riders. Or they can hold public hearings to let community users weigh in, then vote.

 

[AaronJohn]

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May, 2018 FREEP article

In Michigan, a new state law classifies e-bikes, paradoxically, as non-motorized vehicles. As of Jan. 28, they're rated the same as ordinary bikes for traffic enforcement. Not so on Michigan's bike paths and nature trails. The new law gives trail managers and oversight boards a choice: They can stand back and let the newbies glide alongside regular hikers and bikers, and even horseback riders. Or they can hold public hearings to let community users weigh in, then vote.

that is wild, i've ridden one that will do 35mph with minimal effort. (pedal assist)

 

[grassmaster]

My garage is full of fat tire e-bikes, there awesome, but the stupid no mechanical driven vehicle rule is absurd.
you cant even run pedal bikes on state land near me.
if anybody is looking for one or wants a test ride, pm me.
I have 6 more flat black ones coming in March. 750 watt, 48 volt.