lonewolf, stick quiver and bow backpack

[maukings]

Hi guys, I have the alpha stand and was wondering if anyone has tried the quiver with 4 sticks with a backpack on top? I hang on to my bow as I walk to my stand but this gets heavy after a few miles. Would like to free up my hand.

[SplitG2]

I'd be interested in seeing a setup like this as well.

[mauser06]

Stick talons and bungee cords work for me. I have been taking a small pack pretty much season long...a little larger when I'm sitting dark to dark. Also strap my jacket and outer layer on it as needed.


I've done my bow, pack and outer layers once on a summit viper. Cold morning. Killed a buck the day before my buddies arrived to camp so I was alone...on top of the mountain behind camp. Right after I shot him it got warm FAST. Didn't wanna leave the buck...or my gear. Needed to at least get the buck to the shady bottom and didn't like leaving my gear because ATV trails are everywhere.


It worked. I regularly have at least a couple bungees on my stand. They come in handy. Strapped "critters of opportunity" like fox and turkey etc to my stand too to hike out. Typically do carry my bow though.

[Boogieman1]

U know what's worse than a tired hand? Having the buck of a lifetime infront of ya with your bow strapped to your back. As soon as I enter woods a arrow gets put on the string, learned this lesson the hard way.

[Dewey]

U know what's worse than a tired hand? Having the buck of a lifetime infront of ya with your bow strapped to your back. As soon as I enter woods a arrow gets put on the string, learned this lesson the hard way.

Agree. I would never strap my bow on my back. Things happen fast even walking in. Only time I could see doing it is walking in before daylight or after closing when you cannot legally hunt.

[Jonny]

U know what's worse than a tired hand? Having the buck of a lifetime infront of ya with your bow strapped to your back. As soon as I enter woods a arrow gets put on the string, learned this lesson the hard way.

Yep missed out on a huge doe last year cause I didn't have an arrow nocked. Would have been even better if I shot it, a pass through would have put the arrow into a trucks bumper. Was that close to a parking lot.

[hunter_mike]

I have strapped my bow onto my pack and stand before. I was busting thru tall wet grass and cattails in the dark and needed both hands free. It worked well as long as I stayed in the grass. Get close to any type of brush and you are instantly getting your bow hung up on twigs and branches which is probably a good way to destroy your bow.

[Brad]

No thanks, I don't want it making any noise and I feel it would. There is a chance that you could get a shot going in, though I don't feel walking around with an arrow nocked is a good idea either. It only takes a second to pull one out, I would keep it in the quiver until I need it.