Few ?'s about taking hunting trips with a bow

[LinemanARK]

OK so sometime in the near future I will be able to take a hunting trip away from the house were everything is. if I happen to forget something or it breaks or what have ya. I was woundering for a hog trip for example, how many arrows and broadheads would you take and how many of you take along and extra string and maybe even a spare bow.All of my hunting so far has been no longer than 30 miles from the house so its no big thing even my 3d shoots arnt but an hour away. Thats also about to change when it starts back up in the spring what do yall take when you go to shoots. I know this is alot of ?'s but there is so much to load up in the truck its only so big ya know. lol  I want to here of every little thing you wish you wouldve taken when you went on a trip .  Mike

[ChuckC]

My crew sometimes takes an extra bow for the group.  

You should definately take an extra string.  

The number of arrows depends a lot on what you are shooting at, how you are getting there and the weather you will see.  Rain on feathers makes them less useful.  Stump shooting at thousands of bunnies in south Texas could lose you a few arrows.  Flying, as opposed to driving doesn't leave a lot of space for extra stuff.

I generally take a dozen huntable arrows and a hand full of stumpers.  I generally drive and I have a full sized pick up, so I take more possibles than I should.  

ChuckC

[Orion]

On an away from home hunt of any distance or duration, I always take a back up bow and at least one extra string for each.  Generally pack about 9-12 hunting arrows and as many practice and stumping arrows.  Of course, I also take a daypack and stuff I might need for the hunt -- knife, flashlight(s), bit of rope, compass, map, toilet paper, water, arm guard, shooting glove, bow stringer, etc.  I usually take an extra arm guard and shooting glove or two as well.

[Bjorn]

What orion said I bring 2 identical bows. Better to have too much than too little. If you cut your only string you just became a camper!      

[Charlie Lamb]

Orion and I are in the same boat! Going anywhere without a spare string is just silly!

[centaur]

Orion, Charlie, Bjorn and I are on the same page. Depending on how long I'm gone, I sometimes carry a fletcher, feathers, glue, tapering tool, and hot melt.
I drive to wherever I have hunted; never flown. If I had to pack for flying, I'm sure I would cut back some.

[hunt it]

I always carry a spare string and a spare bow. I switched to 3 piece longbows for this very reason, easy to pack in duffle. As for arrows that is a big question if you are the kind of guy that shoots at every moving bunny,snake,bird or varmint then for Texas take alot of arrows. If you are only going to shoot big game then 1 doz should cover just about any hunt. If flying overseas I take 2 doz minimum and on a hog trip to Oz I took 5 doz and used 4 doz of them!!

[joe ashton]

Hi  That is a good Q.  I take two bows, a dozen arrows, extra strings (even on a day hunt, might cut the string with a BH yikes) a dozen BHs.
If I'm flying I pack two bags with a complete set of everything is each bag, bows, arrows, tabs/arm guards, etc.  If the airline loses one bag I can still hunt.  Be sure NOT to 'carry on' anything that will cause you to meet FEDERAL AGENTS.!

[hunt it]

Good point Joe, that is what I do when flying as well.

[macbow]

I have a medium sized tackle box. Inside, serving string, nocks,extra broadheads, string, wax, something to water proof feathers. Best to get into the habit of taking this even on close 3 D shoots.
Many times I've served a string for someone.

I shoot wood bows so a spare is a,insurance policy.

Usually take too many arrows.

[Gdpolk]

I take my hunting accessories (binoculars, chap stick, scents, knife, flashlight, license, ID, $20 bill, Hunters ed card (no wallet), toilet paper, sharpening kit, etc) on any hunt, gun or bow.

When bowhunting, I'll add a spare string, tab, and take every shootable arrow I own and spare points/pieces in a small tackle box.  If I owned two bows, I'd take a spare bow as well.

When gun hunting, I take one rifle or two rifles if I'm far from home.  I also take enough ammo to kill everything in the woods three times over.

[Plumber]

frist aid kit.also I get the address of the closest house to my hunt camp for a referance point just in case. often you are not familar enough with an area to give real good directions to your location.If you can get them close it is easier to explain where you are.try to think of things like maps an such. things you would not need when hunting around the house.this preperation will give you peace of mind an you wont worrie about the unknowned.when in the woods keep safty front an center.I hunt in places by myself I would never be found if something would go wrong.you almost have to think about everything but the hunt it self, you know that part.

[Bowwild]

Sometimes too reduce the number of arrows, I take extra broadheads.  I figure I won't lose all my arrows but damaged broadheads can make the shot arrow as good as new.

Most of my bowhunting is done within a car-horn blast of the house. I don't take much on those hunts but I always have: Flagging tape for blood trail marking (haven't used it in years thank goodness), two knives, extra haul line, whistle, cell phone, license, flashlight, spare tab, video camera and mounting bracket, spare ratchet strap, spare head piece and jacket or vest if the weather is cold.

I have never carried a spare bowstring. I have never broken one. However, I think I'll add that and a stringer to my every time bag.  Although, if I broke a string I'd probably be afraid to go right on hunting for fear the bow was damaged?

When I travel overnight to hunt I add more arrows (I carry about 4 on close hunts), spare limbs or a complete spare TD recurve, GPS AND Compass (if unfamiliar country), broadhead sharpening items, and some first aid items.

[eflanders]

In my quiver I carry a spare string that is already setup for the bow. I also carry a spare glove and arm guard.  Now when I go on a trip, I carry a spare bow, the spare strings, some serving for nocks, some super glue and bow wax.  As for arrows, I always carry some extras as well as some extra heads.  I usually end up rescueing somebody else though with these things...

[Shedrock]

All the above plus tire chains, shovel, axe, and handyman jack.

[JamesKerr]

I usually carry around a dozen arrows. I find this gives me plenty of arrows in any situation I have been in so far. I also take a fletcher, fletch tape and glue, inserts, nocks, feathers, broadheads, blunts, extra string (or two), a file and diamond hone to sharpen broadheads and knives. I only take one bow with me as I take my 3 piece longbow so it is easy to pack in my regular bag.

[LinemanARK]

This is all good info and some stuff that I need to start taking with me on my every day hunts.