How many arrows would you pack to hunt elk?

[longbow fanatic 1]

If you were going to hunt elk for up to two weeks, how many arrows would you pack? I'm going to take two bows, so take that into consideration. In my opinion, if I were to bring two bows with 1/2 dozen arrows per bow, I should good. IMHO, if I miss a dozen elk or I break a few arrows accidentally and still can't kill an elk, I shouldn't be hunting elk.

[nhbuck1]

i would bring a dozen per bow i think always good to have more then what you need to be on the safe side and ease of mind

[ksbowman]

One! That should do it! That will make you pick a spot. LOL

[Michael Arnette]

I have a seven arrow quiver that I use. When I took my bull on the ninth day of my backcountry hunt I had 2 functional arrows left in my quiver. I'll blame the grouse for that LOL

[longbow fanatic 1]

Originally posted by Michael Arnette:
I have a seven arrow quiver that I use. When I took my bull on the ninth day of my backcountry hunt I had 2 functional arrows left in my quiver. I'll blame the grouse for that LOL

[David McLendon]

I took one bow and 18 arrows, 3 judo points, 3 field tips, and 12 broadhead arrows.

[longbow fanatic 1]

Originally posted by David McLendon:
I took one bow and 18 arrows, 3 judo points, 3 field tips, and 12 broadhead arrows.

How many did you truly need?

[dnovo]

I take 2 bows that shoot the same arrows. Never needed more than 5 arrows for a 9 day hunt, but I usually take a dozen broadhead arrows. I do know a guy who fell and broke all the arrows in his quiver.

[CyrilG]

I always have a full Thunderhorn Boa 4 arrow quiver plus 4-6 arrows in camp just in case. out of the 7 backcountry Elk hunts I made, it's always been more than enough!  I've only lost arrows while stump shooting!

[Biathlonman]

4 in quiver, no more then 8 more back at the truck.  Maybe 1 blunt with me if the grouse/stumping situation looks promising.

[ron w]

When I went I took 2 bows that liked the same arrows and about a dozen broadheads and maybe 4 or 5 Judos. I came home with them all.......lol!

[hawkeye n pa]

Always took two bows and a dozen arrows from PA to CO.  Only ever packed in with 5 in the bow quiver, which one was a blunt.  Always had one extra broadhead, blunt and a couple of nocks in back back.  And yes them "dumb birds" can be hard on arrows.

[mnbwhtr]

I usually have a bow quiver that carries 8 arrows so 8 would be my answer. I've never needed more 2.

[Sam McMichael]

It is not necessarily how many you need in terms of shot opportunities. Rather, how many to take in case an accident breaks some of them. I would take a couple dozen packed 6 to a group if it is practical to pack and transport them that way.

[David McLendon]

Originally posted by longbow fanatic 1:
 

Originally posted by David McLendon:
I took one bow and 18 arrows, 3 judo points, 3 field tips, and 12 broadhead arrows.

How many did you truly need? [/b]

The Judo points provided meat for the camp on multiple occasions, the field points were for fun at camp, and I used one broadhead arrow. Arrows don't take up much space, better safe than sorry. The 12 broadhead arrows were split up and shipped separately in case of lost luggage. Something else worth considering.

[fisherick]

I bring one bow and a four arrow quiver. I bring a total of 8 arrows, 6 broadheads, and 3 field points on my trips. The most I have used was two arrows, one missed and recovered, the other broken off by the elk fallen on it.

[old_goat2]

Usually bring 8 elk arrows and two blunts, carrying 4&1 in the quiver, I don't pass up chances to go after grouse!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also like to stump some!

[Matty]

With my luck I don't need any!      
Probably one judo I usually kill a grouse or ptarmigan

[Julian]

Really depends on you personally I would think. I'm not a bad shot but I lost several arrows due to breakage etc while shooting grouse in WY. It's pretty easy to get caught up chasing them birds. But once again all depends on what you personally will be doing. I always prefer safe to sorry if your driving I would keep extras stashed in truck or camp. be a heart breaker to get out on the trip of a lifetime and run out of arrows due to freak accident etc.

[David McLendon]

Prepare for the worst case scenario, better to be over prepared. It's highly unlikely that you will find a suitable replacement at Walmart.