AirborneMan21
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Hello I’m curious if I should take a back-up bow with me on my hunt? Thanks for the advice in advance.
I wouldn't worry about it and just rent a rifle from the outfitter if something happens to your bow.
two trips over, neither my daughter nor I even considered using one of their rifles. On both trips, it was an option and the PHs told us upfront we could use their rifle if need be.I agree
Unless you are hunting with a bow only outfitter, there will be a back up rifle plan. I would speculate many bow hunters eventually rent a rifle the last couple days if the success is only so-so.
Even if you are with a bow hunting only establishment and they won't let you use a rifle on their land, I would think the owner could get you hunting in a few phone calls and a few hours. Be flexible with the cost bc the quote will probably go up. Before I booked, I would want reassurance that some sort of backup plan could be made on the fly.
If it is practical for you to take a backup bow as in having a 2-bow case, by all means do so. However, this alone will not solve your problem should they lose your bow case. I also agree with others that advise it's a good idea to have a portable bow press, extra string/cable, extra peep, extra launcher for your rest, and a set of Allen wrenches and some assorted spare nuts & bolts specific to your bow, etc...Hello I’m curious if I should take a back-up bow with me on my hunt? Thanks for the advice in advance.
I’m going through Barefoot African Safaris. They have their own pro shop an hour away.If it is practical for you to take a backup bow as in having a 2-bow case, by all means do so. However, this alone will not solve your problem should they lose your bow case. I also agree with others that advise it's a good idea to have a portable bow press, extra string/cable, extra peep, extra launcher for your rest, and a set of Allen wrenches and some assorted spare nuts & bolts specific to your bow, etc...
I would also advise contacting your outfitter well in advance to get first-hand knowledge of what is available to you in their area if you should have an no-show bow or equipment emergency. In my experiences, the nearest thing to a real bow shop may be hours away... I have traveled with my bow extensively and thankfully never had any serious issues beyond my sights being out of whack upon arrival. Thankfully, I was able to sort out with some quick re-tuning at the camp's practice range.
I did share camp with a gentleman in Africa who's bow was lost by the airline. The outfitter (Limcroma Safaris) had a couple of bows in camp with adjustable draw lengths. They set up one for him to hunt with until his bow arrived a couple of days later. Most of the PH's there were also avid bow hunters willing to lend him a bow if necessary. I believe he shot his best animals with the spare bow... It was a trip saver for him to have hunted with an outfitter prepared for such occurrences. So, ask those questions before you go.