Air compressor works well to blow moisture out of screws and bolts. Also can push chapstick into bolt heads to prevent moisture and later, rust.
Ya I thought it was birds and such going after your hat!Snow accumulated from laying the bow in the snow is often the least of my worries winter hunting.
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That’s pretty freaking smaht.Put a rope step at the base, and hang it from there.
I was thinking about that to. My only thought about that was having to lower it. Could turn into a skill game in the cold weather and darkness trying to come down.Put a rope step at the base, and hang it from there.
Actually it's coming down that causes me fits with the firearm. Going up I lean it against the tree and spool out enough pull up line to not tug it while going up but I can't manage to lean it back against the tree lowering it. That forces me to sling the firearm while rappelling but that affects my ability to store my platform in the pack pouch on the way down since I'm now essentially one armed with the rifle slung over my shoulder. That changes my whole descent process during firearm season.I was thinking about that to. My only thought about that was having to lower it. Could turn into a skill game in the cold weather and darkness trying to come down.
In case he has anything listed now I’ll vouch for him, first part of his statement is true. Bought from dump pouch to quiver to bow, shows up at my door like new without exception.I take care of my stuff, ask anyone who's bought stuff from me lol. BUT, snow and equipment doesn't bother me... Take the time to inspect everything prior to hunting, and if possible draw the bow as well! If I don't have a pack on, I've used the Mathews SCS bowsling to keep it on my back, but that's the exception rather than the rule.
This is what I do.Can always try something like this. Once up in the tree it will fit in your pack and put in on before coming back down
Same thought I had.....standing on my platform with a headlamp trying to win the giant claw game with my bow. LOL A rope step would definitely be valid for keeping the bow out of the snow before the hunt though.I was thinking about that to. My only thought about that was having to lower it. Could turn into a skill game in the cold weather and darkness trying to come down.
She is WRONG In the snow, camo or dark fleece is going to stand out like a teenage pecker at a peep show. Tyvek is your snow solution.Same thought I had.....standing on my platform with a headlamp trying to win the giant claw game with my bow. LOL A rope step would definitely be valid for keeping the bow out of the snow before the hunt though.
My wife suggested a piece of camo or dark colored fleece fabric that would just lay on the snow or ground. Lightweight, roll up easily and less apt to absorb water than a cotton pillow case. Should have just asked her first.
Issue here fellows, is not simply being fussy about my bow, but snow can become ice and potentially derail your string with the modern shallow cam grooves. Quite honestly, there is enough to think about getting up the tree and hunting with a saddle, that simplifying one aspect isn't out of the question.
Pillow case = meat bagDouble duty something like a meat tarp?
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Or maybe a game bag?