Author Topic: Lost Arrows (Read 6445 times)

bow boy · « **on:** September 26, 2011, 10:07:04 PM »

Hey,

I was just wondering how many bow hunters out there have lost arrows while hunting. I just got back from a turkey trip and managed to lose about $40 in arrows and broadheads.

I

I just hope that I am not alone out there.

turkey buster · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2011, 10:36:29 PM »

my cousin was just telling me how he lost his whole quiver while out chasing elk

Winchester670 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2011, 11:12:29 PM »

I lost one in the brush on the second day

thought It was just me lol.

sebek556 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2011, 11:15:38 PM »

lost a few at grouse

724wd · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2011, 11:47:51 PM »

i've got one out in the woods. about $15 worth.

pips4bucks · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2011, 02:12:29 AM »

I usually "donate" at least one a year while hunting. If there's grouse involved, often more than one.

Just part of doin' business....

dreamunelk · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2011, 05:22:42 AM »

I shoot a long bow and always have a stump/ grouse arrow handy. And yes I donate 1 or 3 a year.

ICEMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2011, 06:01:45 AM »

I have found many over the years.

You bow guys really shouldn't be leaving those sharp little things laying about, someone could get hurt!

demontang · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:05:39 AM »

I would always break a few a year while in camp shooting does that count

It adds up fast when a bare arrow is over $6

h20hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:07:03 AM »

Never a one because I use lighted nocks............

Nah, I don't. I usually lose a few a year.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:07:47 AM »

I lost two this year after not having lost any for a long while. If you fine 'em, mail 'em to me please!

Jason · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:22:38 AM »

I lost a 340 Axis arrow with a blunt about a week ago on a grouse, most expensive grouse I never got.

bow boy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2011, 09:20:22 AM »

Yea,

I lost two carbon express arrows with talon broadheads while hunting for turkey. One went into tall grass...I was sure I would never see that one again, and one I shot down a hill, and who knowes where it slid under the short grass...

Johnb317 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:24:24 AM »

I've lost one... question is how long before the broadhead rusts out and is no longer a hazard.... wouldn't want to step on one!!

Lucked out on my Rosie.... lodged in a tree on the other side... no hunting for it.

bow boy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:31:51 PM »

Dose anybody think that it would be better to just get those 3 pack broad heads at Walmart for $10, if I am not going for big game, or do you think that it really effects the flight pattern of the arrow. All I know is that it would save some serious

...

Snapshot · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:37:24 PM »

Arrows get lost. Fact of life.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2011, 02:29:29 PM »

Quote from: bow boy on September 27, 2011, 12:31:51 PM

Dose anybody think that it would be better to just get those 3 pack broad heads at Walmart for $10, if I am not going for big game, or do you think that it really effects the flight pattern of the arrow. All I know is that it would save some serious ...

So you'd save $6 per arrow, which is considerable. You have to test them yourself to see how they fly. My experience has shown me that durability is more affected than flight when purchasing broadheads based on price. If you're shooting them only at turkeys and they fly true, save the money. It's when they're striking bone and cutting ribs that you don't want them falling apart and leaving sharp edges waiting for you inside a deer or elk's body.

WildWind1 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2011, 09:52:30 PM »

You guys should check out the lighted nock thread on this site. That's what its all about.

Some of us are trying to get them legal in this state so you don't lose them of your game.

Contact the WDFW and let them know NOW while the 2012-2015 rule adoption is going on and we my just get em.

WildWind1 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 27, 2011, 09:54:55 PM »

Quote from: Snapshot on September 27, 2011, 12:37:24 PM

Arrows get lost. Fact of life.

And animals get wounded. FACT OF LIFE

WildWind1 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2011, 09:56:57 PM »

The thread is called, using aluminocks in Wa

Tacomahunter · « **Reply #20 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:02:49 PM »

I lost 1 this year...thank God I found one too! I'm not done hunting though, so I hope this doesn't jinx me.

Snapshot · « **Reply #21 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:03:08 AM »

Quote from: WildWind1 on September 27, 2011, 09:54:55 PM

Quote from: Snapshot on September 27, 2011, 12:37:24 PM
Arrows get lost. Fact of life.

And animals get wounded. FACT OF LIFE

Not only by arrows. FACT OF LIFE.

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #22 on:** September 29, 2011, 09:43:00 PM »

Hey Bow Boy. You're going to start funding your own arrows!

norsepeak · « **Reply #23 on:** September 29, 2011, 10:20:59 PM »

Where were you hunting cause I found about $40 worth of new arrows lying in the woods.

I usually donate a couple expensive arrows a year to the woods, usually on grouse

You'd think I'd learn and buy some cheapos for grouse, but no I still donate the expensive ones...

bowhuntersd · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2011, 08:07:49 AM »

I can't even count how many arrows I've lost over the years...

My matto is "you can't kill em if you don't shoot", well your going to loose arrows if you shoot..

. Not alway the case but over the years I've lost my share.

Snapshot · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2011, 11:41:44 AM »

Quote from: Snapshot on September 29, 2011, 01:03:08 AM

Quote from: WildWind1 on September 27, 2011, 09:54:55 PM
Quote from: Snapshot on September 27, 2011, 12:37:24 PM
Arrows get lost. Fact of life.

And animals get wounded. FACT OF LIFE

Not only by arrows. FACT OF LIFE.

As written about nicely in this article from Whitetail Journal:

http://www.whitetailjournal-digital.com/whitetailjournal/201108?pg=24#pg24

BK · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2011, 06:51:48 PM »

Quote from: bowhuntersd on September 30, 2011, 08:07:49 AM

I can't even count how many arrows I've lost over the years... My matto is "you can't kill em if you don't shoot", well your going to loose arrows if you shoot.. . Not alway the case but over the years I've lost my share.

Think about it, A dozen TOP SHELF ARROWS will cost you between 90 and 150 dollars, you'll get on a really conservative estimate 1000 shots out of that dozen. Hell that's cheaper than match grade .22, damned sure cheaper than any centerfire ammo you'll find even if you reload.

ouchfoss · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2011, 07:06:21 PM »

Seems like I lose a few every year shooting at grouse. This year I have made a oath to not waste anymore arrows trying to harvest an animal that barely makes part of a meal and I have passed up several grouse this year I feel pretty good about my decision considering how much money I have into each arrow. I do have several that are just laying on trails or in brush holes somewhere because they just fell out of my quiver while I was hunting either because of a crappy quiver or brush and sticks pulled it out and I never noticed. There was one time years ago when I bumped a herd with a nice bull in it and I tried to haul ass and run around the herd to catch up with them and when I reached for and arrow to make a possible shot there was 3 missing! I bought a better quiver after that!

colockumelk · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2011, 07:20:19 PM »

This year I shot at a big mule deer buck. It hit low struck a rock and went into outer space. I shot another arrow got a pass tjrough on a spike bull. I used that same arrow to to put a finishing shot on him 2 hours later. It went through both lungs his off side shoulder and stuck in the skin. When us ran off it broke the arrow. So I lost two arrows this year. But... the broad head is still good to go. I still have three deer tags here in NY to fill so we will see if I lose anymore.

rdale14 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2011, 08:38:28 PM »

I spined my Muley this year, and then walked up and put a second arrow in her. Then she rolled over, snap snap, two arrows gone. It's all part of the game. I rather replace arrows and broad heads every now and then than pay a buck a bullet.

Elkrunner · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:22:11 AM »

I have never lost one! I am just that good

dreamingbig · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2011, 06:53:48 AM »

When killing animals with arrows I don't look at it so much as "losing" them but rather as "using" them. If the carbon doesn't fly then the game doesn't die. When ethical shots are presented of course!

DIYARCHERYJUNKIE · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2011, 01:29:51 PM »

I've bought 18 this year and am running low lol I suck!!! But i have a blast using them.

Mongo Hunter · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:39:18 PM »

I lost one opening weekend of elk up at the Ape Caves

. If anyone finds a Carbon express Mayhem Hunter with a T-lock broad head let me know

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #34 on:** October 18, 2011, 01:02:06 PM »

anybody lost arrows while target practicing?

Mongo Hunter · « **Reply #35 on:** October 18, 2011, 02:33:21 PM »

2 actually

1 cause I got tired and pulled the shot, it flew off into the woods after bouncing off the sand a couple times and I never found it.

the other was lost cause I was trying to show off and missed the target just barley at about 50 yards. Unfortunately it bounced right into nasty thick cover and I never found it either.

I gave myself about 70 yards worth of open shooting so that wouldent happen. its amazing how far those suckers can go after bouncing, on sand no less.

luckley they where my "cheap" arrows at about $5 a pop...LAME

coachcw · « **Reply #36 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:44:51 AM »

I lost a whole quiver of fmj's with shuttle t's on the once , Ouch I figured about $140.00 worth.

dreamingbig · « **Reply #37 on:** October 20, 2011, 01:37:40 PM »

If you aren't losing arrows then you aren't loosing enough! Part of archery is the annual purchase of new arrows.

D360 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 20, 2011, 01:49:02 PM »

Stuck one way deep in a tree, and couldn't get it out. Don't worry, the Elk got away safe lol

buckfvr · « **Reply #39 on:** October 20, 2011, 03:47:40 PM »

last time I bought arrows, I got them on sale.....bought 5 dozen, have 1 doz in the hunting box, 1 doz in the practice quiver, another doz waiting for me to refletch them, and 2 doz I havent opened yet..........

starr · « **Reply #40 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:01:54 PM »

This year i have donated 4 the first 2 fell out of my quiver during a 6 hr elk scout, so i went and bought 2 more, 1 of which fell out the next day,

, i got back to camp and rigged a retainer out of para cord to last til i got home, i desided a new quiver was in order. Then during target shooting i lost 1 more, leaving me with a very un happy wife since i buy goldtips and g5 montecs. Leaving me down about $20 per arrow.

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