What's a good option for a bow holder that attaches to a tree stand? I've got a lone wolf hang on
I use the third hand on my lonewolf. I actually climb w my bow in it. Great piece of equipment.
I was not sure if trad guys use these bc I was afraid my bow could easily come off if accidentally bumped into it. I've never tested one though. I held my bow all last year and decided I wasn't going to do that this year. Has it ever caused any issues?
They don't show a decent picture of it on the website so it's a bit difficult to see how it might work for a trad bow. However, if I understand it correctly, it needs to be fastened on the right side of the stand (I'm assuming to the base of the stand with a longbow or recurve) because the bracket only allows the bow limb to be removed to the right. That means a right handed shooter has to release the bow with the right hand, then switch the bow into the left hand to draw and shoot. A lot of movement.
Wouldn't work to mount it to the left side base of the stand if one also uses a bow quiver because there wouldn't be space for the arrows between the bow and side of the stand base. Too, I can't see how it will hold onto a bow if the hunter accidentally bumps it.
I just hang mine on a limb or screw in hanger on the tree.
I always hold mine. Never know when a deer will appear and I want to be ready.
I'm with Ranger 3. Don't see any need to get fancy.
I do the same as ranger3 as well
I don't hang mine, just slide the longbow down in my rubber boot where it is just right to pick up whether standing or sitting.
I like the little screw in hangers also - use them for all sorts of stuff- quiver, binos, even mini coffee thermos
Tim B
I shoot lefthanded and have my third hand fastened to the right side of my seat section of lw. It is very secure and i even climb with the bow in it. I do remove my bow quiver once in the stand for other reasons so the quiver is not an issue. I use the boot trick to when in other stands.
Quote from: ranger 3 on July 11, 2018, 03:30:06 PM
I just hang mine on a limb or screw in hanger on the tree.
I'll add that as I trim out for a shooting window, I purposely will cut a branch on both left & right sides to accomodate hanging my Bow.
I've used the little screw-in bow-holders for years. Last year I tried the "in the knee boot " trick like Kenny suggested and it works great. I've also searched for a stand attached bow holder that I like but haven't been impressed enough to switch from what I know will work.
I use a version like the one Summit sells this type has been around a long time and I like it fine. Probably the type Orion mentioned.
I'm with Kennym, I just stick my longbow in my boot...stable, easy access..!!
I have the third hand, just didn't trust it with my narrow limbed longbows, I think with a recurve it might be better, I tell you though, had I been able to use it, I might have some venison in the freezer, last sit I made, bow still on the ground and I'm trying to screw a bow holder with a blunt screw into the frozen tree and I look over my shoulder to see a nice fat doe alternating between looking at me and looking at my decoys! If you use a wider flat limbed recurve, I think it's worth a try!
I always hold mine.
Quote from: the rifleman on July 12, 2018, 09:08:23 AM
I shoot lefthanded and have my third hand fastened to the right side of my seat section of lw. It is very secure and i even climb with the bow in it. I do remove my bow quiver once in the stand for other reasons so the quiver is not an issue. I use the boot trick to when in other stands.
i have the third hand also , and it's perfect. just flip the bow around, and it holds it perfectly when climbing. when you get up there, flip it back around and it holds it great.
I'm with Kennym also
I keep it pretty simple. If there is a rail in front, I put two small plastic hand clamps on the rail. If I'm in a seat without a rail, I use a bow hook or bow arm.
Nice idea double eagle
What Sam said for me,never know when HE may slip in.
Terry
third hand works great, adds a little weight to stand. never had any of my recurves or longbows slip