If you were going to hunt elk for up to two weeks, how many arrows would you pack? I'm going to take two bows, so take that into consideration. In my opinion, if I were to bring two bows with 1/2 dozen arrows per bow, I should good. IMHO, if I miss a dozen elk or I break a few arrows accidentally and still can't kill an elk, I shouldn't be hunting elk.
i would bring a dozen per bow i think always good to have more then what you need to be on the safe side and ease of mind
One! That should do it! That will make you pick a spot. LOL
I have a seven arrow quiver that I use. When I took my bull on the ninth day of my backcountry hunt I had 2 functional arrows left in my quiver. I'll blame the grouse for that LOL
QuoteOriginally posted by Michael Arnette:
I have a seven arrow quiver that I use. When I took my bull on the ninth day of my backcountry hunt I had 2 functional arrows left in my quiver. I'll blame the grouse for that LOL
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I took one bow and 18 arrows, 3 judo points, 3 field tips, and 12 broadhead arrows.
QuoteOriginally posted by David McLendon:
I took one bow and 18 arrows, 3 judo points, 3 field tips, and 12 broadhead arrows.
How many did you truly need?
I take 2 bows that shoot the same arrows. Never needed more than 5 arrows for a 9 day hunt, but I usually take a dozen broadhead arrows. I do know a guy who fell and broke all the arrows in his quiver.
I always have a full Thunderhorn Boa 4 arrow quiver plus 4-6 arrows in camp just in case. out of the 7 backcountry Elk hunts I made, it's always been more than enough! I've only lost arrows while stump shooting!
4 in quiver, no more then 8 more back at the truck. Maybe 1 blunt with me if the grouse/stumping situation looks promising.
When I went I took 2 bows that liked the same arrows and about a dozen broadheads and maybe 4 or 5 Judos. I came home with them all.......lol!
Always took two bows and a dozen arrows from PA to CO. Only ever packed in with 5 in the bow quiver, which one was a blunt. Always had one extra broadhead, blunt and a couple of nocks in back back. And yes them "dumb birds" can be hard on arrows.
I usually have a bow quiver that carries 8 arrows so 8 would be my answer. I've never needed more 2.
It is not necessarily how many you need in terms of shot opportunities. Rather, how many to take in case an accident breaks some of them. I would take a couple dozen packed 6 to a group if it is practical to pack and transport them that way.
QuoteOriginally posted by longbow fanatic 1:
QuoteOriginally posted by David McLendon:
I took one bow and 18 arrows, 3 judo points, 3 field tips, and 12 broadhead arrows.
How many did you truly need? [/b]
The Judo points provided meat for the camp on multiple occasions, the field points were for fun at camp, and I used one broadhead arrow. Arrows don't take up much space, better safe than sorry. The 12 broadhead arrows were split up and shipped separately in case of lost luggage. Something else worth considering.
I bring one bow and a four arrow quiver. I bring a total of 8 arrows, 6 broadheads, and 3 field points on my trips. The most I have used was two arrows, one missed and recovered, the other broken off by the elk fallen on it.
Usually bring 8 elk arrows and two blunts, carrying 4&1 in the quiver, I don't pass up chances to go after grouse!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also like to stump some!
With my luck I don't need any! :biglaugh:
Probably one judo I usually kill a grouse or ptarmigan
Really depends on you personally I would think. I'm not a bad shot but I lost several arrows due to breakage etc while shooting grouse in WY. It's pretty easy to get caught up chasing them birds. But once again all depends on what you personally will be doing. I always prefer safe to sorry if your driving I would keep extras stashed in truck or camp. be a heart breaker to get out on the trip of a lifetime and run out of arrows due to freak accident etc.
Prepare for the worst case scenario, better to be over prepared. It's highly unlikely that you will find a suitable replacement at Walmart.
12 Broadhead arrows, 3 Judo arrows and 3 spare junkers. Bad things happen. Once on a trip in NM the scrub oak was so thick it tore my quiver off my bow while slung trying to maneuver thru it. Never found it either. 5 FMJ's W/BH's and a $125 quiver. Got expensive real quick. I was pissed off when I got to a real Elky area and went to nock an arrow. Now I bring plenty of extras and a spare Bow W/ Quiver at Base camp.
I do two week elk hunts. I carry four arrows in my bow quiver-- three broad heads and one judo point. I pack another broad head and judo point arrow for my base camp. Have another four or so in the truck back at the trail head. Also have a back up bow in my truck at the trailhead.
Figure I can always walk out to access the four arrows or the back up bow at the trail head if I ever needed them, but never have. In fact, I seldom shoot more than one arrow at a game critter. Do sometimes break my judo arrow and get into my back up judo, but that's about it.
I carry an extra broadhead in my pack to put on one of the judo arrows if I should ever go through the 4 broad head arrows I pack in, but have never had to use it either.
QuoteOriginally posted by Orion:
I do two week elk hunts. I carry four arrows in my bow quiver-- three broad heads and one judo point. I pack another broad head and judo point arrow for my base camp. Have another four or so in the truck back at the trail head. Also have a back up bow in my truck at the trailhead.
Figure I can always walk out to access the four arrows or the back up bow at the trail head if I ever needed them, but never have. In fact, I seldom shoot more than one arrow at a game critter. Do sometimes break my judo arrow and get into my back up judo, but that's about it.
I carry an extra broadhead in my pack to put on one of the judo arrows if I should ever go through the 4 broad head arrows I pack in, but have never had to use it either.
Pretty much exactly my answer as well. In all my years of hunting game in a bunch of different states I've never come close to using that many, and unless I'm shooting a bunch at small game can't image ever having a need for more.
Great info everyone. Thanks for the advice.
QuoteOriginally posted by Michael Arnette:
I have a seven arrow quiver that I use. When I took my bull on the ninth day of my backcountry hunt I had 2 functional arrows left in my quiver. I'll blame the grouse for that LOL
That is what Im talkin bout! I am planning not this year but next (18) and if rouse legal I am bringing a mess of arrows! :archer2:
I generally carry six into the backcountry. If I go through that many, I'm headed home.
I've seen you shoot. You'll only need one!
However, I had a drill sergeant that still haunts me with this saying:
It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Can't wait to hear of this adventure.
I took 18 arrows on my antelope hunt. Came home with no meat and 16 arrows. Yep, you've seen me shoot too! :coffee:
QuoteOriginally posted by J. Holden:
I've seen you shoot. You'll only need one!
However, I had a drill sergeant that still haunts me with this saying:
It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Can't wait to hear of this adventure.
I took 18 arrows on my antelope hunt. Came home with no meat and 16 arrows. Yep, you've seen me shoot too! :coffee:
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6 arrow bow quiver, 5 broadheads one judo. Have an arrow tube strapped to my pack with another 12 or so. I typically have 4 or 5 tags, and when your out of food, arrows and grouse are gold!
We tune both mine and Jason's bows to shoot the same arrow. That way we take 18 with us to cover both of us. I've never come close to using them all. But did have a buddy on an antelope hunt that went through a dozen one year. LOL
Mike
I take a couple of dozen, CArry six in my plains style quiver plus a blunt.
God bless, Steve
I like to play. I shoot a lot of arrows. I am not near as worried about adequate broadheads as i am blunts
I take five into the field and a dozen another seven in the truck for back up on local elk hunts. There are 8-9 broadhead tipped arrows the rest are judos for stump shooting. Having had too many judo tipped arrows fly away with grouse, I only use broadheads on them now. When going to Alaska or other hunting trips, I take the same amount of arrows, setup the same.
I took about 30 with me on my 2 week float hunt in AK a few years ago, brought every one of them back with me, too! I figured that the arrows were key to the trip. I could shoot as much as I wanted, stumping, horsing around in camp, shooting small game, etc. And if I had run out of arrows for any reason, all the expense of the trip would really have bothered me. If I were doing it again, I'd still take at least a couple dozen, with a some flu flus as well, for critters in trees.
Just my 2ยข ...
The MTM Arrow Plus box will easily hold 2 dozen arrows.Wrap it with duct tape or zip ties to keep it shut during transport.
I have never needed more than one arrow for elk, but I always carry 5-6 in the quiver, including 2 blunts. Back at base camp, I have an extra bow that takes the same arrows and at least 6 extra arrows, in case I fall and break all the arrows in my quiver. I do the same for mule deer, turkeys, and javelina.
I only carry 4 but wish I could carry 5 in my quiver. 3 broadheads and 1 blunt for stumping. My 5th would be an extra field point or dull broadhead with an adder behind it as a more serious grousing head. I've stalked in on a couple but never taken a shot yet (rocks, brush, etc.). I carry a few extra points in my day pack.
My deer rifle carries 10 in a magazine. I only carry 5. I've only needed one. Don't see why it would be much different other than the stumping & grouse.
I would take two bows that shot the same arrow. One dozen broadhead arrows and at least one dozen Hammer blunt arrows, and I may run out of the Hammer blunts if the elk hunting gets boring and there are a lot of small game possibilities.