DIY: Hunting Bike and Game Cart Build
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In preparation for public land hunting, I set about modifying a bike that would allow me to trek in deeper and hang a stand, as well as efficiently get an animal out at the conclusion of the hunt. This build is broken into two distinct parts: a custom hitch for a game cart and a specialized handlebar mount for a bow or rifle.
Part I: Cart Attachment Build
This section describes how I’ve attached my Hawk Crawler Cart to the bike for ease of pulling game out of the field.
Step 1: Modify the Rack:
Drill a hole in the rear of the Schwinn Bike Rack to accommodate the large PTO pin.
Step 2: Lock the Cart
Place two small, round PTO pins in the Hawk Crawler cart frames to prevent the cart from accidentally closing during the ride.
Step 3: Hitch Assembly
Place the tension band around the handle of the cart. Slide this into the bike rack (you may need to remove the plastic insert included in the rack to get a proper fit).
Step 4: Secure
Connect the tension band to the bike rack using the large PTO pin.
Materials Needed
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Part II: Bow Rack Build
This section focuses on how I adapted my handlebar setup to allow for the secure carrying of a bow.
Step 1: Prepare the Bar
Cut the 1″ aluminum round tube to the length of your handlebars. Paint it to match and install the plastic end caps.
Step 2: Base Mounts
Attach the first set of light bar clamps securely to your handlebars.
Step 3: Secondary Clamps
Using the 3/8” bolts and locking nuts, attach the second set of light clamps to the top of the handlebar clamps.
Step 4: Install Crossbar
Secure the 3' aluminum bar within the open top clamps so that it runs perfectly parallel to your handlebars.
Step 5: Grip Placement
Using your bow as a guide to determine the correct width, securely attach the Kolpin Rhino XLr grips to the aluminum bar.
Materials Needed
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1” Aluminum Round Tube (cut to 3’)•
Black Plastic Caps (1" size)•
3/8” x 1.25” Hex Bolts & Nylon Locking Nuts (2 each)Wrapping Up
With this setup, you have a stable platform for your primary weapon and a heavy-duty "hitch" ready to haul out a harvest. The use of PTO pins makes the cart easy to detach once you reach your vehicle.