FIRST YEAR BOW HUNTER HERE !!! QUESTION: WHEN YOU FELLAS HEAD OUT OF STATE TO HUNT ELK OR DEER......HOW MANY ARROWS & BH DO YOU TAKE ALONG TO FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH FOR A 10 DAY HUNT??? ALSO.....I NOW HAVE A COLLECTION OF SPARE PARTS FOR MY BOW, BUT I NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS GOOD TO HAVE ALONG IN CASE OF THINGS BREAKING...LOST ECT. I WOULD THINK KNOWING WHERE THE CLOSEST BOW SHOP IS LOCATED IS ALSO A REAL PLUS.......THANKS FOR YOUR TIPS & TIME..................YD.
BOW HUNTING EQUIPMENT QUESTION.
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blazingsaddle
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Depending on the type of hunt, (packpack or not) I have my 5 "perfect arrows" and always have a case full of arrows for practice and other BH ready arrows. I usually have 6 or so extra BHs as well. I figure if I miss 5 times, then not having any more arrows is the least of my problems. I work hard to get 1 good shot a year, so 5 in one trip would be and amazing hunt!
As far as misc. items for the bow I do not bring a whole lot. I trust my equipment and put all faith that it will not fail in any way. But accidents happen. Nothing bad enough to force me to a bow shop has happened yet, but one time I fell on lava rocks, shredding my string in one spot. I had some extra serving material, I wrapped it up to keep it from getting any worse. It held through the hunt no problems. Wax is always a good thing as well.
The only piece of equipment I fear loosing is my release. I do carry an extra one at camp or the truck at all times.
I do know a few people that carry an extra everything. Even an extra bow though.
As far as misc. items for the bow I do not bring a whole lot. I trust my equipment and put all faith that it will not fail in any way. But accidents happen. Nothing bad enough to force me to a bow shop has happened yet, but one time I fell on lava rocks, shredding my string in one spot. I had some extra serving material, I wrapped it up to keep it from getting any worse. It held through the hunt no problems. Wax is always a good thing as well.
The only piece of equipment I fear loosing is my release. I do carry an extra one at camp or the truck at all times.
I do know a few people that carry an extra everything. Even an extra bow though.
FemoralArchery
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Since I do all my own work on my bows, I bring everything. It really doesn't take up much space, my bow case, an arrow case and a tackle box has everything I need for anything.
I always have a spare bowstring, because the only thing I can't do is build one.
The only thing I carry with me is a release, everything else is at the truck.
I always have a spare bowstring, because the only thing I can't do is build one.
The only thing I carry with me is a release, everything else is at the truck.
If your elk hunting on foot, climbing up and down mountains or riding a horse you can't beat a bow sling.
I have two bows, a SwitchBack XT and a Z7Xtreme and if I ever needed to I'd just swap bows now.
I carry about 2 dozen arrows and about that many bh's. I used to carry spare string and cable,
I have two bows, a SwitchBack XT and a Z7Xtreme and if I ever needed to I'd just swap bows now.
I carry about 2 dozen arrows and about that many bh's. I used to carry spare string and cable,
FemoralArchery
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YD, Its all good stuff to have.
I find it easier to have arrows with broadheads, and arrows with field tips that stay seperate during the length of the hunt. The first year I hunted, I only brought 10 arrows. I'd have to switch them out every day for target practice. Now I bring enough that I don't have to swap. Its much easier that way.
Another thing I do right before hunting season is to mark my sights with a silver sharpie, that way if they move at all, I can see it right away and not while shooting at an animal, I also mark my rest, and use a black marker to mark my peep sight location. I've never had anything move, but its just insurance if I drop my bow or something.
I've never needed to fix anything while at hunting camp, but I guess its just piece of mind.
I find it easier to have arrows with broadheads, and arrows with field tips that stay seperate during the length of the hunt. The first year I hunted, I only brought 10 arrows. I'd have to switch them out every day for target practice. Now I bring enough that I don't have to swap. Its much easier that way.
Another thing I do right before hunting season is to mark my sights with a silver sharpie, that way if they move at all, I can see it right away and not while shooting at an animal, I also mark my rest, and use a black marker to mark my peep sight location. I've never had anything move, but its just insurance if I drop my bow or something.
I've never needed to fix anything while at hunting camp, but I guess its just piece of mind.
fin little
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A Battery powered recipracating saw could be handy. Those big Az elk antlers come attached to huge bodied bulls
Seriously, take extra D loops if you use one.
Seriously, take extra D loops if you use one.cantclosethedeal
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I used to carry a lot of extra gear. Now I keep my old bow tuned and it the truck. If I have so much as a string loop break, I switch to the backup.
For me, having 100% confidence when I pull back is the only way I can keep from letting an arrow fly as soon as my pin is "close enough". (Bad habits are hard to break)
That being said, I carry a very small kit on back pack hunts. (Extra release, peep, serving, knocks, allen wrench set, etc.)
For me, having 100% confidence when I pull back is the only way I can keep from letting an arrow fly as soon as my pin is "close enough". (Bad habits are hard to break)
That being said, I carry a very small kit on back pack hunts. (Extra release, peep, serving, knocks, allen wrench set, etc.)
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I always have an extra peep sight and a tool to seperate the string to put it in. A roll of serving string and knowing how to serve is also very handy. Mark everything on the bow and sight(each pin location) to let you know if something moved and where it goes, to get you shooting perfect again quickly. Extra string is only good if you have a way to press your bow, so you might get a portable press that will work with your bow.
