Helpful hints for archery hunting

[Terrapin]

I thought I would start a thread with little tricks to make for a better back country archery hunt. I'll lead off:

Replace a couple of zipper pulls on your pack with 4.25" pieces of release rope. It works well for a quiet zipper pull and you always have a backup ready to tie on if yours wears out.

 

[BSeals71]

Hum.... I'll think of something. Lol.. "subscribed"

 

[Arbutusbucks]

Run a bic lighter very quickly over Velcro on pockets that you use a lot. Much quieter.

 

[SHTF]

Always take a backup release

 

[amp713]

Mark all parts of your bow so you can see if they are bumped or off quickly: rest, sight, peep....

 

[BSeals71]

Carry a set of backup strings, at least keep them in the truck.

 

[Jake Leibke]

Never forget your arrows!!!

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Pointy end forward

 

[ChadS]

Play. The. Wind.

 

[a3dhunter]

Carry a set of backup strings, at least keep them in the truck.

Make sure your nock is completely on the string when drawing on a big bull at 4 yards, otherwise you will need those spare strings and a portable bow press that you should have back at the truck. If, for some reason you left them at home it is a long drive home and lost weekend of hunting to get things fixed!



Be careful strapping your bow to your pack, don't let the strings rub on anything while hiking.

 

[charvey9]

String wax is a really good lube and mild thread locker. I apply it to just about all threads and contact points on my bow. Works really well on the threads of field points and broadheads to keep them from backing out while shooting.

 

[amp713]

never forget your arrows!!!

or your tag!

 

[BroodBuster]

Don't wear gloves so thick that when you get to the peak of your draw you send your arrow five feet down range leaving your release and glove dangling from the d-loop!

 

[Tilzbow]

When beginning a stalk take a picture with your digital camera or phone so you can find the spot the buck, ram or bull is bedded when you're disoriented later in the stalk. I used to draw a map but the pic is a much better option now that I'm older (or the tech is better!).

 

[Terrapin]

Good point tilzbow, also take a picture right after the shot so when get up by the little alder in a sea of alders where you last saw your animal run, you will be sure you are starting in the right spot.

 

[Elkfitness]

Practice shooting uphill and downhill at varying angles and distances. Mike

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Make sure your broad head didn't loosen before you draw. Seems simple and self explanatory but took me twice to learn that one, the second time I would've kicked myself in the ass if I could've reached.

 

[BruinPoint]

Make sure your broad head didn't loosen before you draw. Seems simple and self explanatory but took me twice to learn that one, the second time I would've kicked myself in the ass if I could've reached.

Put a little bowstring wax on the threads then tighten with a bh wrench and they won't get loose

 

[justinspicher]

For you takedown recurve types, always bring an extra string and place a piece of bicycle inner tube, cut flat to fit, between your riser and limbs. It'll quiet your bow down and reduce hand shock.

 

[Maxhunter]

Always keep the wind in your face!