LifeNRA Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 What do you people do when you know its going to rain the day your hunting with your bow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? I honestl won't hunt with the bow if there is going to be any significant rain. My biggest fear is that I will not be able to find a deer because of the rain ruining the blood trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? I never used to hunt in the rain and have only done it a few times mainly because of fear of getting struck by lightning. But now I am going to hunt in the rain, shine, or wind driven snow because I just bought, on eBay, the TSC Brickhouse Blind. This thing is hopefully a blessing since I have been weary of using my climber since my weight has ballooned to over 400 lbs. I still love to hunt, but worry about using my API at such a high weight. Not to mention that I get worn out before I ever get settled in to hunt. Wait...What was the Question? I also read a bunch of articles that say hunting after rain and slightly before the rain ends as well as before it begins is a high activity time in the woods. Guess where I will be. Warm Dry and on High Alert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? I was going to post this same question the other day.I did'nt even think about a blood trail.I think I will still hunt because of limited time in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? I have taken a few deer in the rain, I limit my shooting to 20 yards or under. I really concentrate on only high percentage shots and never follow an animal without giving it 3 hours unless I watch it drop. I haven't yet had one go over 50 yards. It's really up to the individual, I'm not saying I'm right, just saying what has worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? [ QUOTE ] What do you people do when you know its going to rain the day your hunting with your bow? [/ QUOTE ] Sorry all! I should have explained myself better! What do you do to your bows to protect it from the rain? How much water can these bows take? Do the strings get stretched from being in contact with water? What about the bearings and cams? I know while gun hunting if there is any chance of rain I use a little WD-40. But I think during the bow season this would be out of the question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? Put a fresh coat of bowstring wax on the string and cables if you see it's going to rain and the water should bead right off. As far as cams and such, as long as they have an ample amount of grease on the axles they should be fine too. The only thing I've noticed from hunting in the rain is that some of the screw heads rust over time. No adverse effects on performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? I seen some where that said if your bow is dirty etc. Take it in the shower with you and rinse it off, so rain can't be any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? Wax your string and cables good but it will not protect them 100% unless you remove them fron the cams and wheels to get it everywhere. I normally gave my bows wheel and cam axles, and all my steel screw heads to drop or two of 3-in-1 oil during the spring. By frall there is no oil smell and its still rust and noise free. I have heard of guys using vegitable oil too. (For scent I can imagine.) I have hunted a majority of my successfull bow hunts in the rain. The BIGGEST issue you can have is your peep being filled with a drop of rain. Bad thing to come to full draw and realize your peep is blocked. Do not blow it out. Use your tounge. JMO Just keep "an eye" on that and you will be fine. Once home or back to camp. Go over your bow super good with paper towles and a hair dryer to blow out water trapped in alxe bushings, screw heads, sight pins, or where ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? Ok guys thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Rain & Bows??? I hunt in the rain and suggest waxing youre string, and taking some of the wax and wipe it over the screw holes like the phillips head screw so it fills it up with wax, also three in 1 oil works well on the cam bearings and axles, my bearings for my cams are sealed bearing, wich means they contain there own grease and do not require service, I do worry about my by when im sitting in stand watching it get soaked but it keeps on shooting straight so im happy and i also know that i bought it to hunt with so scratches dont bother me that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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