Do you take a back-up bow on out-of-state trips?

[NEPkaspot]

I am hoping to get advice from some veteran traditional hunters. I drew an Elk tag this season and am curious how many take a back-up bow vs. handle or limbs (or nothing) when travelling out of state. I shoot a G10 Widow with Carbon limbs, don't know if that matters, and have a wood bow of the same model and poundage. I would love to hear any personal experience from trad guys on whether you take any kind of backup at all.
Thanks for any input!

 

[nevadabugle]

I usually take an extra string on lower 48 hunts. I have had strings fail.

In my opinion a back up string is a must as it weighs a few ounces and you can carry it with you even while hunting.

I have brought extra limbs on my Alaska hunts because it is so remote and you loose all the cost of the trip if a limb failed. I have never had a limb fail in 20 years, so its likely overkill. But it's good insurance.

I shoot ILF bows so a different set of limbs is plug and play.

 

[nevadabugle]

Last thought. If you are driving out for the hunt, throwing in another bow for insurance cant hurt. It will likely just stay at camp, but it would be nice knowing it's there.

 

[mgmicky]

I agree with Nevadabugle. Any time I’m driving for longer than a day trip, I take a backup bow. A 2 piece longbow doesn’t take up any room, and while I’ve never had to use it, it’s a nice piece of mind having it.

 

[NEPkaspot]

Great thoughts. Thank you guys for your time!

 

[Vaquero 45]

Pretty much what Nevadabugle said . I use a practically indestructible WF19/WF21 riser so I don't take an extra bow . However I have taken out west an extra set of limbs , string , tab etc . I also on occasion practice bare handed between 45 to 50 lbs on the fingers in case I lost my primary Tab n my back up was not close by .

 

[nevadabugle]

Pretty much what Nevadabugle said . I use a practically indestructible WF19/WF21 riser so I don't take an extra bow . However I have taken out west an extra set of limbs , string , tab etc . I also on occasion practice bare handed between 45 to 50 lbs on the fingers in case I lost my primary Tab n my back up was not close by .

Yes. An extra tab or glove is a must. I actually take three tabs on every hunt. One that never leaves my middle finger, one that is on my quiver and a third at camp.

 

[ScottinPA]

Since I drive to my western hunts, I pack another complete bow at same specs as primary bow. It stays in the truck. If a catastrophe happens I'll lose a day or so hiking out to get the backup bow. Otherwise I carry an extra string, tab, allen wrench for limbs, length of B50, and a brass nock. Maybe an extra blunt tip and arrow nock.

 

[Beendare]

I do since I have a bunch of bows but really you probably only need an extra string thats already shot in and ready to go.

 

[LostArra]

PSA
Elk hunting: even when nature calls NEVER have your bow out of arm's reach with an arrow nocked and your tab also readily accessible.

I take an extra string in the woods and another bow if out of state hunt.

 

[ScottinPA]

PSA
Elk hunting: even when nature calls NEVER have your bow out of arm's reach with an arrow nocked and your tab also readily accessible.

I take an extra string in the woods and another bow if out of state hunt.

Ain't that the truth! A buddy and i stopped to make a plan for the mid-day. We had called a little beforehand. I walked off to take a leak and a spike bull (not legal where we were in MT) was watching us from 20yds away. Of course my bow was back where we were talking. The kicker is I'm always telling him and my boys to always have your bow/rifle with you.

 

[Tradchef]

I just pack strings. I tune a few sets before season as back ups just in case. That way I can just put them on without having to play around with nock height, brace height etc. I shoot a one piece. If I was doing AK on the regular or out of the country I probably would but otherwise I do not. If you shoot ILF the extra limbs would be a bonus for sure.

 

[smoke]

I had a bow delam on me years ago so ever since, I've taken a back up if I have the room to bring one. Usually an extra string for each too.

 

[sveltri]

If you have the room I would absolutely bring a back-up. I just got back from a bear hunt in Canada with a buddy who takes care of his equipment. After getting picked up from the stand one night he must've lost focus for just a second and next thing you know the quad was parked atop his longbow.

 

[Shawn Hultquist]

I travel with two take down bows and each has a second “shot in” string. It’s the only free insurance policy if something happens on the mountain.


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[Kentucky]

Without a doubt, take spare equipment, especially your weapon…

 

[NEPkaspot]

Thanks to all for the information. I will definitely pack my other bow setup. 15 weeks out and counting.
Thanks again and good luck to everyone this fall.