Bow sling. Yes or no? Recommendations

[d_wit22]

Good morning guys, so this coming fall in 2025 planning on doing a backcountry archery hunt. First one for me where I actually have the tag. My question is do you guys use a sling for your bow while hiking or do you just carry it? If you use a sling, do you have any recommendations on something that works well, affordable, and quickly removed.

 

[dfanonymous]

Alpine bow slicker

Do whatever gets you through it. It easier to carry hoyts, but I use bowtech. So you either carry by the handle or the slicker. Carrying it by the string is a no go here.

I'll carry it usually on short distances…meaning about 3-4 miles and on stalks obviously. For long straight hikes, say 7+ miles. I just put in on my pack. I rather use my trekking poles at that point.

 

[HSmithTX]

I use a sling, it's the Mathews sling that uses their sling points. It's ok for hike in and hike out, but I like to tie it to the pack if going long or steep.

 

[Rick Richard]

Why not attach it to your pack when trekking and hold it in your hand when actually hunting.

 

[HSmithTX]

Why not attach it to your pack when trekking and hold it in your hand when actually hunting.

Personally, my bow weighs a little over 8 pounds in hunting configuration and gets really old in the hand, having the sling is nice. Pretty much the same as a rifle.