How Hunting eBikes Changed the Game: 4 Stories from the Field

Electric bikes are transforming how hunters move through the backcountry. Quiet, rugged, and built for utility, hunting eBikes are letting outdoorsmen reach farther, haul more, and do it all with less noise and effort. For many, the shift from boots and ATVs to eBikes isn't just about convenience—it's about unlocking parts of the hunt they’ve never experienced before.

We gathered four stories from hunters who’ve embraced their Birch Grolar eBikes. Each account showcases a different kind of terrain, game, and challenge, but all share a common outcome: once they started hunting with a Grolar, they never looked back.

Story 1: “I’m Never Going Back”

Last year was my first season hunting with my Birch eBike, and it’s more than earned its place in my hunting gear lineup.

I can’t stress how quiet this thing is. I rode right up to my treestand and laid the bike flat on the ground. The silence made a big difference—I’m convinced I saw more deer because I wasn’t spooking them on foot or with an engine.

For hauling game, I bought a trailer that can tow 150 to 200 pounds. We used it all season long with zero issues. The low profile made it easy to load deer, and I’d leave it at the property entrance to avoid rattling all the way to the stand. It’s a system that just works.

Cold weather wasn’t a problem either, as long as I pulled the battery at night and kept it charged. It always lasted the whole day, even when temps dropped into the 20s. I did hit a couple of rainy days, but I packed a small camo tarp in my backpack and just laid it over the bike when I left it by the stand. The eBike handled wet trails and soaked brush without any hiccups.

Would I recommend it? Without hesitation. It completely changed how I hunt. I’ll never go back to dragging a deer by hand again.

Story 2: “From Public Land Struggles to All-Day Range”

Public land elk hunting used to mean 4 a.m. hikes, hours of climbing, and hauling gear for miles. It wore me down, and after a few seasons of tough luck and longer recovery times, I knew I needed a better way to access the backcountry.

Enter the Grolar.

I invested in this bike for the high-torque, fat tires, and solid frame. The difference was immediate. I started using old logging roads and game trails to cover 8–10 miles in a fraction of the time it used to take on foot. What’s better, I wasn’t sweating and exhausted when I got to my spot.

One morning, I covered 9 miles before sunrise and glassed a herd on a remote ridge I hadn’t reached in years. I got into position fast, took the shot, and had a 500-lb elk quartered and ready by afternoon. With my trailer and eBike, I made two trips back to the truck—no packouts, no wrecked knees.

The silence of the motor was a game-changer too. I’ve ridden within 50 yards of feeding elk. They look up, but they don’t run like they do when they hear an ATV.

My only regret is not getting one sooner. This bike gave me my range and my confidence back.

Story 3: “Scouting Changed Everything”

I’ve been turkey hunting since I was a teenager, and I’ve always loved the chase. But after having kids, my time in the woods got a lot more limited. I needed to be more efficient—especially during the early weeks of the season when scouting makes all the difference.

The Birch Grolar helped me do just that.

In the spring, I’d load up the bike at 5 a.m., ride silently through pine groves and open fields, and be sitting under a tree before sunrise. I could check three or four different roosting spots in a single morning without breaking a sweat. The best part? The birds never heard me coming.

One afternoon, I used the bike to sneak up an old ATV trail to check a favorite clearing. Sure enough, three toms were strutting out in the open. I marked the spot and was back the next morning with my decoys. Thirty minutes after first light, I had my bird.

Scouting on an eBike has made my time in the woods more productive and more enjoyable. It lets me focus on the hunt and worry less about how I’m going to get there.

Story 4: “Mobility for Disabled Veterans”

I’m a retired Marine with some mobility issues. I’ve got a bad hip and a fused ankle, which makes long treks on foot nearly impossible. For a few years, I thought my hunting days were behind me.

Then a buddy let me try his hunting eBike and I was hooked.

It gave me the ability to get back into the brush country without risking my health. I use it mostly for hog hunting in the evenings. The silent motor lets me move between feeders and water holes without disturbing anything. I’ve even rolled up on sounders already feeding.

With a trailer hitched on the back, I can haul hogs out solo. It’s not easy, but it’s doable—and that means I don’t have to miss out just because of my injuries.

That bike gave me a piece of my life back. I hunt again. I scout. I ride trails with my son. I feel like a part of the hunting community again.

The Birch Difference

Stories like these show just how much electric hunting bikes are changing lives—whether it’s for saving time, accessing remote areas, or making the outdoors more inclusive. If you’re thinking about taking the leap into hunting eBikes, Birch is here to help you do it right.

Birch eBikes are purpose-built for hunters: quiet motors, high torque, fat tires for rugged terrain, and trailers capable of hauling serious weight. With extended range, waterproof components, and rock-solid reliability, Birch bikes help you hunt farther, longer, and smarter.

Whether you’re chasing elk in Colorado, stalking whitetails in the Midwest, or managing hogs in the South, Birch hunting eBikes are your next essential tool in the field.

Ready to Change the Way You Hunt?

Don’t let terrain, noise, or distance hold you back. Explore Birch’s lineup of hunting eBikes and find out how electric mobility can change your hunting story forever. Ride silently. Haul more. Hunt better.

Birch eBikes—made for the backcountry, built for the hunt.