Backcountry Hunters what type of bow do you prefer?

[Scott E]

One piece, two piece or three piece? Shorter bows? Heavy vs light ones?

I'm starting to think prep for my first backcountry elk hunt in 2015 and I need to order a bow.

[JimB]

Any bow will work but in just traveling to get there,a takedown would be a plus.It may be a convenience when backpacking or packing meat out but I believe hiking with the bow strung,happens more often than not.

[Biathlonman]

I'm a lover of two piece bows and bow mounted quivers that can go on and off as one unit.  I'm starting to think my Javaman Elkheart T/D is the perfect backcountry bow

[The Night Stalker]

What kind of a draw lengh do you have? I will email you.

[saltwatertom]

Big Jims TC 2 piece and a Safarii Tuff quiver or a strap on.
The bow (taken apart) fits in the Safarii Tuff quiver and the whole set up is light and compact. ( and you can't beat a Thunder Child! )    

[The Night Stalker]

Tom, that is a good idea putting the bow inside the quiver and strapping it to your pack until you get to the camp.
I am very picky about bows but the best for this situation is a Robertson Woofer.

[kadbow]

Two piece Shrew.  No tools needed for takedown, light, compact and effective.

[Kevin Dill]

Depends upon the situation. If you have to backpack everything in, it's hard to beat a 2 piece longbow. No stringer or tools required and less overall worries with a longbow. 3 piece bows pack shorter, but weigh more than 2 piece units.

3 piece recurves are nice, and you can acquire extra limbs for backup. A bullet-proof riser and 2 sets of limbs = 2 bows. I've used 2 and 3 piece bows on wilderness hunts and basically had no issues, but to me the longbow is the most durable and dependable weapon.

[Wudstix]

In Texas all my hunts are less than seven miles in so I use my one-pieces MOAB and/or Big River 21st Century style 60" longbows.

[LoneWolf73]

I have taken 3 pieces as they pack shorter if needed to be packed. Air line, packing out, etc. Packing in I usually carry bow as it is the beginning of hunt and you may see game on way in.

[fnshtr]

Originally posted by LoneWolf73:
I have taken 3 pieces as they pack shorter if needed to be packed. Air line, packing out, etc. Packing in I usually carry bow as it is the beginning of hunt and you may see game on way in.

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[Matty]

I carry my bow in my hands going in and out usually. So it doesn't really matter. I suppose if I needed both trekking poles and had to pack my bow. A 2 or 3 PC would be ideal.

[ron w]

I'm leaning towards 2 pc. longbows. When the time is right just take it apart and shove it in your pack.

[damascusdave]

There is a bow building company out there that has come up with an idea for just such a bow...the company is Robertson Stykbow and the bow is called the Wolfer...you might be a little late to get one for this coming elk season though...be prepared for a bit of sticker shock as well...Dick does a great video about the bow on their website

DDave

[randy grider]

A short, R/D longbow. Light as a feather, and with a loaded bow quiver weigh good enough for good shooting. I would rather carry the weight in arrows than a big chunky riser, especially when you are trying to shave ounces for a backpacking hunt.

[Wudstix]

Originally posted by randy grider:
A short, R/D longbow. Light as a feather, and with a loaded bow quiver weigh good enough for good shooting. I would rather carry the weight in arrows than a big chunky riser, especially when you are trying to shave ounces for a backpacking hunt.

MOAB and Big River both fit the ticket.

 

[Jack Hoyt 75]

Consider a Cari-bow 2 pc. Recurve or longbow.  Several models and lengths that are made for the back country.  I love mine but I have the one piece models.  I have seen the 2 pc models and it's a great design.

Good Luck!    

[Sixby]

Quite a few really good bowyers have been making two piece takedowns for a long time. Any of them will work great., I prefer the locket socket system as there is nothing to lose and I have never heard of one breaking. When I go back country I want reliable and a good locket socket bow of your preference will fit that bill.

I would go for one of Big Jims bows way before most others mentioned in a locket socket bow. JMHO. As to this one or that one being the best. Well, That is subjective and most everyone has different opinions.
Whatever you buy , don't buy hype. There seems to be some being sold these days.
God bless, Steve

God bless, Steve

[stykbow67]

Originally posted by Matty:
I carry my bow in my hands going in and out usually. So it doesn't really matter. I suppose if I needed both trekking poles and had to pack my bow. A 2 or 3 PC would be ideal.

What Matty said!!

Steve

[old_goat2]

I'm out and back to camp each day and use the same three piece hybrid longbow I use for hunting out of a stand or anything else. I don't carry a gun so I need my bow ready to fly!