Hunting Washington Forum
Other Activities => Equestrian & Livestock => Topic started by: Red Dog on December 11, 2012, 08:08:36 PM
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I have a few places I would like to bow hunt using the horses to get to but I haven't figured out a good way to carry my compound bow. They make a bow scabbard but I worry about damaging the sights. A pack horse with pack bags and a hard case might work or just a sling over the shoulder? Anybody have any ideas?
Thanks.
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I have a nylon bow quiver you can try that I bought for a Yukon moose hunt this fall. I ended up strapping it to my pack as I wasn't comfortable with my leg over the bow. I was not comfortable doing any adjuswting on the saddle as it was not mine. You could try the quiver if you want to do so.
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i would def go with the hard case option
you nev know when you might have a rodeo :twocents:
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I'd be pretty reluctant to put my bow on a pack horse, hard case or not. Your bow could end up 15 miles away at the trailhead, or underneath the horse.
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Thanks for the offer Lokidog. I have the bow quiver that I would probably be able to attach to my pack also. I think I will make a few modifications and try and make it work. I also have a bow sling that maybe with some sort of protective cover might work out.
How did the Moose hunt go? Hope you filled your tag.
Agree with the pack horse response. Thanks
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I have guided for quite awhile and have utilized many types of bow scabbards. None have ever caused any damage to bow, or parts therof. It is a little uncomfortable, but so are most rifle buckets.
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A bow scabbard, or on your side with a bow sling.
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I use the nylon bow case and put it on my riding horse so I can keen an eye on it. I also wrap the sights, cams and string the best I can with an old 1/2" thick military sleeping pad then put it in all 4 elk quarter bags. No matter how you look at it, it sucks.
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I would keep your bow with you on the riding horse in a scabboard. :tup:
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Having packed mules and horses and guided Archery and gun hunters the best place to keep your bow is like bearpaw says with you on your riding horse. Saddle scabbards for bows aren't that much more uncomfortable than a rifle scabbard but depending on the terrain a bow sling over your shoulder would probably be your best bet. I have packed the hard cases and if the packer is even half trained he'll take care not to damage the bow sights or arrows.
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Nylon bow quiver.
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I would use a soft case and sling it off my back along the side, it'll stick out a little more but you can prevent the horse rubbing the trees if you strong arm the trees as you go by to create some distance.
