Post by: KFhunter on November 24, 2018, 09:21:06 PM
link here --->
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=82443.0;attach=505436;image)
this thread is for discussing that since it was hijacking the trail camera thread some
Post by: Crunchy on November 24, 2018, 09:26:20 PM
Post by: KopperBuck on November 24, 2018, 09:32:27 PM
I think the question is valid since I’m a guy that has considered the method, and had the same thought. Unfamiliar with it, I would say no. But I also hunt with a round in the barrel at times. I guess it would depend on what I believe to be safe and in my comfort zone. Common sense.
I don’t like the fact there isn’t more info about the background to this pic because it implies we should be passing judgement on this dude based on the thread title. Unless that guy is the OP and he’s volunteering.
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Post by: Special T on November 24, 2018, 09:38:49 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 24, 2018, 09:40:31 PM
https://tdn.com/news/local/kelso-man-killed-in-freak-bow-hunting-accident/article_21c8d8be-bd21-11df-aee2-001cc4c03286.html
(https://tdn.com/news/local/kelso-man-killed-in-freak-bow-hunting-accident/article_21c8d8be-bd21-11df-aee2-001cc4c03286.html)
Post by: dreamunelk on November 24, 2018, 09:52:16 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on November 24, 2018, 09:54:46 PM
Something to consider.Thanks for posting this Bob I remember when this happened and thought about it would be a good reminder not to when I seen this topic
https://tdn.com/news/local/kelso-man-killed-in-freak-bow-hunting-accident/article_21c8d8be-bd21-11df-aee2-001cc4c03286.html
(https://tdn.com/news/local/kelso-man-killed-in-freak-bow-hunting-accident/article_21c8d8be-bd21-11df-aee2-001cc4c03286.html)
Post by: Naches Sportsman on November 24, 2018, 10:00:37 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 24, 2018, 10:05:03 PM
Something to consider.
https://tdn.com/news/local/kelso-man-killed-in-freak-bow-hunting-accident/article_21c8d8be-bd21-11df-aee2-001cc4c03286.html
(https://tdn.com/news/local/kelso-man-killed-in-freak-bow-hunting-accident/article_21c8d8be-bd21-11df-aee2-001cc4c03286.html)
There it is, I was looking for that article to post in the other thread :tup:
Other than the safety implications and potantially stabbing your partner (I'm not a safety nazi) there's this to consider.
I think what gets me about walking around with an arrow knocked (and there's no direct stalk or shot about to take place) then really what is the purpose?
I can only assume the hunter is trying to jump shoot something. Walking around with an arrow knocked just in case they bump a deer/bear they can fling an arrow quicker than fumbling around taking an arrow out of a quiver, knocking it and by then with all that movement the animal is gone.
I don't like shooting animals that are on high alert and looking at me, they jump the string and it leads to bad shots. If I'm going to shoot something they usually have no clue I'm there..ideally.
That said I won't lambast someone for doing so, if they're hunting with me then I prefer if they want to have an arrow knocked then I'm walking behind them :chuckle:
I see a guy walking around with a knocked arrow clearly not stalking a particular animal I'm going to think noob or slob hunter. Then there's those guys I seen riding in the back of an F350 all jacked a mile up in the air sitting on a beer cooler with a knocked bow in one hand and tossing empty beers with the other hand. That's a whole new level of slob hunter, never seen that before this year in the archery world...road hunting elk while drinking, while holding knocked bows and tossing emptys :bash: :bash:
Post by: luckyman on November 25, 2018, 06:10:15 AM
That guy in the picture is in no way being un safe. walking through thick brush or down a steep hill would be different.
Following a buddy while both are looking at elk, yes unsafe.
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 25, 2018, 06:23:07 AM
Besides, you have a better chance of getting in a motor vehicle collision in your travels to and fro your hunting location than being involved in a hunting accident.
Post by: Sandberm on November 25, 2018, 08:36:09 AM
I agree, it is not safe if hunting with a partner, going through thick brush etc. Mostly its just not practical. The broadhead may be bumping every rock in site, brushing my pant leg, dulling the blade, etc.
I'll perhaps nock an arrow if I'm coming up(the last 50yds) on a likely spot for a bedded down deer. Often times I cant see the spot till I am on top of it. By already having the arrow nocked I am minimizing the amount of sound I make while in close proximity to the deer.
Good thread KFhunter :tup:
Post by: Stein on November 25, 2018, 08:47:08 AM
I just watched the Elk101 video and am even more convinced that a simple trip or wrong move with a broadhead can end your life.
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Post by: huntingfool7 on November 25, 2018, 09:19:02 AM
No animal is worth the risk.
Post by: bobcat on November 25, 2018, 09:21:51 AM
I think in some circumstances it's fine to hunt with a nocked arrow. It just depends on the situation. But the majority of the time it's certainly going to be better to not have an arrow nocked.
Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2018, 09:25:22 AM
Post by: GBoyd on November 25, 2018, 09:25:58 AM
I wouldn't recommend it if you're with a buddy or having to traverse steep ground or deadfall.
Like anything, it's perfectly safe if you do it safely.
Post by: singleshot12 on November 25, 2018, 11:26:32 AM
Post by: elkrack on November 25, 2018, 07:56:41 PM
When Im solo I do it a lot if Im into elk. Takes a ton of movement out of the pre shot equation. Animals are sneaky as we all know and sometimes just appear . Accidents happen in every aspect of hunting. Think smart, hunt smart, move slow.
Besides, you have a better chance of getting in a motor vehicle collision in your travels to and fro your hunting location than being involved in a hunting accident.
This is precisely what I was going to type! Thanks for doing for me :chuckle: :tup:
Post by: jrebel on November 25, 2018, 08:11:40 PM
To walk randomly with an arrow nocked is not my gig....to nock an arrow and stalk known game.....heck yes.
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 25, 2018, 08:35:32 PM
I also climb into trees 30’ up, trap in water when it’s 20 degrees, get dang cold on stand to where I’m literally unsure if I can draw my bow, drive in deep snow and mud, backpack alone without an InReach, hike alone with meat in my pack
We take risks as we see appropriate in the pursuit of our passion and I don’t see how this is any different
Post by: Armstrong on November 26, 2018, 05:54:43 PM
Post by: colersu22 on November 26, 2018, 06:36:05 PM
Post by: Special T on November 26, 2018, 11:04:26 PM
I don’t do it. :dunno:
you dont count... you get closer to most deer with a camera in one year than most folks do in5 lifetimes!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 27, 2018, 10:06:24 AM
You knock on a door. You NOCK an arrow.
I think in some circumstances it's fine to hunt with a nocked arrow. It just depends on the situation. But the majority of the time it's certainly going to be better to not have an arrow nocked.
Nock Nock. :chuckle:
Post by: jnordwell on December 01, 2018, 09:18:09 AM
Post by: jnordwell on December 01, 2018, 09:21:41 AM
I don’t walk with an arrow nicked or a round in the chamber. Stuff happens.
I just watched the Elk101 video and am even more convinced that a simple trip or wrong move with a broadhead can end your life.
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True but that was in his quiver.. so you can be screwed either way.. if you want to be 100% safe in life never leave home never try anything new. But then you can have house fires,tornados,earthquakes so everyone is screwed..
Post by: elkrack on December 01, 2018, 08:44:52 PM
I don’t walk with an arrow nicked or a round in the chamber. Stuff happens.
I just watched the Elk101 video and am even more convinced that a simple trip or wrong move with a broadhead can end your life.
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True but that was in his quiver.. so you can be screwed either way.. if you want to be 100% safe in life never leave home never try anything new. But then you can have house fires,tornados,earthquakes so everyone is screwed..
For those of us out of the loop what happened in the elk101 video?
Post by: KFhunter on December 01, 2018, 09:02:34 PM
I don’t walk with an arrow nicked or a round in the chamber. Stuff happens.
I just watched the Elk101 video and am even more convinced that a simple trip or wrong move with a broadhead can end your life.
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True but that was in his quiver.. so you can be screwed either way.. if you want to be 100% safe in life never leave home never try anything new. But then you can have house fires,tornados,earthquakes so everyone is screwed..
For those of us out of the loop what happened in the elk101 video?
Post by: elkrack on December 01, 2018, 09:59:37 PM
I don’t walk with an arrow nicked or a round in the chamber. Stuff happens.
I just watched the Elk101 video and am even more convinced that a simple trip or wrong move with a broadhead can end your life.
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True but that was in his quiver.. so you can be screwed either way.. if you want to be 100% safe in life never leave home never try anything new. But then you can have house fires,tornados,earthquakes so everyone is screwed..
For those of us out of the loop what happened in the elk101 video?
:o
Can happen to the best of us! Thanks for linking the video :tup:
Post by: Igottanewknee on December 02, 2018, 11:35:58 AM
You knock on a door. You NOCK an arrow.I was waiting for someone to say something so I didn't have to.... :chuckle:
I think in some circumstances it's fine to hunt with a nocked arrow. It just depends on the situation. But the majority of the time it's certainly going to be better to not have an arrow nocked.
Post by: KFhunter on December 02, 2018, 04:02:24 PM
Post by: dilleytech on December 04, 2018, 09:21:48 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 04, 2018, 11:22:50 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on December 04, 2018, 11:37:51 AM
Post by: Bob33 on December 04, 2018, 11:46:35 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on December 04, 2018, 12:10:03 PM
I'm not a bow hunter but I just have to ask: if you put an arrow on your string while getting ready to shoot, does that mean you're nocked up?Yes
Post by: singleshot12 on December 04, 2018, 12:27:40 PM
Post by: mburrows on December 04, 2018, 12:29:33 PM
I'd have to ask: While driving around with a nocked arrow in a vehicle, would that be the same as a loaded firearm?
Should be. This is also the best way to rip up the inside of your rig and gear riding around with an exposed broadhead.
Post by: singleshot12 on December 04, 2018, 12:33:51 PM
I'd have to ask: While driving around with a nocked arrow in a vehicle, would that be the same as a loaded firearm?
Should be. This is also the best way to rip up the inside of your rig and gear riding around with an exposed broadhead.
The picture I mainly had in my mind is seeing the two guys in the back of a pick-up,knocked up and ready to go :chuckle:
Post by: slowhand on December 04, 2018, 12:56:35 PM
Not when traveling but when hunting it's knocked. Thick brush or over something it goes back in the quiver. That is how I was taught by My Dad. I can Hear Him Now "knock Your arrow."
When around another hunter it goes back in the quiver.
I also Hunt with a round in the chamber? The gun is never ever pointed in an unsafe direction. We load the guns when We start to Hunt same as above. Not when Traveling and not when stepping over a gate or some other obstacle. :twocents:
Post by: 724wd on December 04, 2018, 12:57:45 PM
The picture I mainly had in my mind is seeing the two guys in the back of a pick-up,knocked up and ready to go :chuckle:
would you say you spend A LOT of time picturing two fellers in the back of a pickup together, nocked up and ready to go?!?! :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: slowhand on December 04, 2018, 01:02:34 PM
No road hunting here.The picture I mainly had in my mind is seeing the two guys in the back of a pick-up,knocked up and ready to go :chuckle:
would you say you spend A LOT of time picturing two fellers in the back of a pickup together, nocked up and ready to go?!?! :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: KFhunter on December 04, 2018, 03:03:53 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=82443.0;attach=506775;image)
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 04, 2018, 03:14:42 PM
Post by: luckyman on December 04, 2018, 04:00:40 PM
“That” is an accident waiting to happen.
As many times as I've had an arrow nocked. and walked, I've never held the bow loosly upside down with the arrow pointing up. :yike:
Yes accident in progress. :bdid:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on December 04, 2018, 04:17:54 PM
Ended one guys hunt, but no one was hurt.
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Another story involves a guy who is a prominent name in the archery community, and NBEF instructor..
Elk hunting with us and told to walk a certain trail.
A short distance and an elk crosses in front if him, pulled an arrow out of his quiver but before he could Nick it, the elk was gone.
He put the arrow back in his quiver and another elk crosses...
Third time it happened, he decided to keep one nocked.
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I usually hunt with one on my string, but when around other hunters, or navigating challenging obstacles, I keep them put away.
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Safety is paying attention, and adapting.
Post by: KFhunter on December 04, 2018, 04:27:34 PM
Hope ya'll aren't thinking I'm a safety nazi or bashing on anyone; I figure you're all adults and do what you want.
Post by: idaho guy on December 04, 2018, 05:51:38 PM
Do it often in what I consider reasonably safe situations.
I also climb into trees 30’ up, trap in water when it’s 20 degrees, get dang cold on stand to where I’m literally unsure if I can draw my bow, drive in deep snow and mud, backpack alone without an InReach, hike alone with meat in my pack
We take risks as we see appropriate in the pursuit of our passion and I don’t see how this is any different
:yeah: well said
Post by: jnordwell on December 04, 2018, 07:42:40 PM
One time a person I know had an arrow nicked while walking with another, his broadheads came in contact with the other guys bow and cut the string. :yike:
Ended one guys hunt, but no one was hurt.
.
Another story involves a guy who is a prominent name in the archery community, and NBEF instructor..
Elk hunting with us and told to walk a certain trail.
A short distance and an elk crosses in front if him, pulled an arrow out of his quiver but before he could Nick it, the elk was gone.
He put the arrow back in his quiver and another elk crosses...
Third time it happened, he decided to keep one nocked.
.
I usually hunt with one on my string, but when around other hunters, or navigating challenging obstacles, I keep them put away.
.
Safety is paying attention, and adapting.
Kind of like black hawk down the movie about walking in the chow line with a hot weapon.raises up his trigger finger and says “this is my safety.”
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on December 13, 2018, 12:46:53 AM
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