How long do bow strings last?

[steve863]

Checking POI once there is a most, I believe most if not all outfitters require the hunter to shoot/qualify per say with their bow for several reasons............to check that the equipment is functioning and on target and to let the guide/outfitter know how efficient the shooter is with his equip.

FDXX75

I don't know if I would believe that most outfitters do that.  I never bowhunted with an outfitter, but I did gun hunt with a number of them, be it 15 to 20 plus years ago now.  I think they could have cared less if my gun was on or not.  Some have a target set up, but it's only there if the client want to check out his gun.  Generally they want you to pay them BEFORE they take you hunting, so they surely won't lose any sleep over you missing an animal they might put you on.  They got their money the rest is up to you.  It's just business to them.

Maybe I should reword that, most "reputable" outfitter/guides have a huge interest in there clients and the game that is being hunted. They want the clients to score and generate repeat business and they don't want the reputation of being wounded animal chasers(yes, it happens)

If you hunted with an outfitter that was only concerned about getting his money, then you need to ungrade your quality of outfitter...........................I think I would feel screwed before my hunt even started.

FDXX75

Well, I don't know what could be considered reputable or not with outfitters, but it's not like the outfitters I used could not put their hunters onto some game because they surely could.  I just never noticed any of them really caring whether ones gun was sighted in or not or felt overly bad if one didn't get their animal.  Their general objective is to put the hunter in a position for a decent shot with the rest being up to the hunter, which would include having the hunter responsible for his weapons accuracy.

[FULLDRAWXX75]

Well then, did you take it upon yourself to shot your rifle and check the zero before heading into the field for the hunt????????

FDXX75

[steve863]

Yes, I always did.  Like I said, most outfitters will have a target set up somewhere and will point you to it.  I just never came across one who insisted that the hunter actually go check his weapon out.  To me outfitters just seemed very uncaring about it.

[FULLDRAWXX75]

So....................................How long do bow strings last?

FDXX75

[hunter49]

How long is a peice of rope??? 

[Single_shot]

Like was mentioned....the amount of $$$,time off work,travel..once in a lifetime shot at a trophy..restring it,period.Take an extra bow too. What if you are out the first day and you have a nasty fall and do damage to your "only" bow? Hunted Wyoming 3 times,self guided,6 guys and about a dozen or so rifles.....1 bad mistake can ruin a trip for a hunter. Also was mentioned was to get in shape....I don't care if you jog and pump iron every day.....when you get in the mountains "out there" every 20 -40yrds will have you gasping for oxygen....just look at elk footage when they are running....their mouth is open and the tongue is dragging the side of their face...it's a whole different world. Best of luck out there!