This is off of NC hunting and trapping. You can just call the DNR office if you want to be 100% what the regulations are on that land. I think an E-bije would fall on the second bullet point. "Motorized land vehicle" but could be way off.

 

First you need to identify what land you are interested in. There are no Federal lands that are identified as "game lands". There are BLM lands, National Forest Lands, Wilderness Areas, National Monuments, National Parks and probably more. What lands are you interested in. As to whether ebikes are allowed on all federal lands the short answer is no they are not. But there are some federal lands where they are allowed and some where they are allowed only on designated trails.

 

I can tell you I called last year to ask before I bought one. NC and GA are out. A regular bicycle is good to go though

 

Not any longer...Georgia changed the law this year and ebikes are good to go up to 750 watts on public land.

 

A powered two wheel machine is a motorcycle. I am against the e bike access. I understand the nuance of the electric aspect, but disagree with the sentiment that “it’s just a bicycle”. At what point do we draw the line in a wilderness area?

 

Have you ridden an ebike to personally classify it as a "motorcycle"? Most highways ban a motorcycle under 90cc's and an ebike is far less powerful than that. Some folks such as my hunting buddy have physical disabilities that require such a device for woods access to hunt. Would you deprive him of this option because you have drawn the line....based on your current level of fitness and wellbeing? Or should only the young and healthy be welcomed into the outdoors?

 

I would encourage everyone to do some research...there is a significant difference between and Ebike and motorcycle...there are different class bikes, there are some with throttle some with only pedal assist and that distinction is often included in State regulations.

I don’t know about NC, but it wouldn’t take too many clicks if the mouse or calls to the Governing agency of NC to find out.

A few searches that popped up...don’t see anything that dives in too deep, but you can look further

https://ebikegeneration.com/pages/north-carolina-s-e-bike-law

https://www.evelo.com/north-carolina-state-electric-bike-laws-definition/

https://www.backcountryandbeyond.com/blog/2018-rules-and-regulations-ebikes-north-carolina

 

Howdy! I'd venture to say no. I think they would be classified as a "motorized vehicle" by the WRC or USFS on game lands and would get you a ticket by the WRC Officer in a hurry. One way to know positively is to call the WRC Enforcement Division and ask.

 

Simon Cowell says E bikes can be "back breaking":mg:

 

NOT legal in IN or IL public lands

 

They are legal in a HELLUVA lot more places that most are saying they are. Provided they are 750w or less. In EVERY case, they are not considered a motorcycle if less than 750w. Educate yourselves before you spout stuff you dont even know anything about. The are not legal in ANY wilderness area, and neither is a regular bike. NO wheeled transport is legal in a wilderness area. Pisgah is a National Forest. Research National Forest if you are referring to those areas in NC>

Electronic Bicycle Use | US Forest Service

Forest Service Statement on Electronic Bicycle Use:

www.fs.usda.gov

 

They are legal in a HELLUVA lot more places that most are saying they are. Provided they are 750w or less. In EVERY case, they are not considered a motorcycle if less than 750w. Educate yourselves before you spout stuff you dont even know anything about. The are not legal in ANY wilderness area, and neither is a regular bike. NO wheeled transport is legal in a wilderness area. Pisgah is a National Forest. Research National Forest if you are referring to those areas in NC>


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Yea. Anytime I see your name pop up you accuse everyone of no research and how we should research before spouting off.

 

Best advice I can give is to call the respective office for the area or state you want to use it in. This is what I did. Go directly to the source. Some states can not give a definitive answers because they do not have any rules for e bikes yet.

 

CLick my profile, search my replies. 100's of them. Anyone can see this isnt the case. Unless, its someone asking for honey holes to an area they have never been, without even bothering to post what efforts they have made to find out on their own merits. And i think there probably isnt more than 1 or 2 of those replies even.

 

With the OP header being
E-bikes on game lands?
your reply is not relevant.https://www.archerytalk.com/threads/e-bikes-on-game-lands.5934751/watch