Sports, The Care and Feeding of the Compound Bow
The key to having a successful hunt is to have a well-maintained bow. You don't want something to snap or break while you're drawing back at that 12 point buck.
The first thing you should do before you head out to the hunting cabin is to thoroughly inspect your bow. Do this before you head out, because if there's anything wrong with your bow, you can repair or replace it now instead of having to drive back into civilization and wasting hunting time.
Your bowstring needs to be regularly and frequently waxed. If you see any "fuzzies", it's time to smooth on another coat. Rub it until it's absorbed into the strings. The cables, too, need this treatment. The more you wax, the more you ensure that your bow will withstand hunting in damp conditions. Check for frays, rot or anything else that could bring your hunting trip to an abrupt pause.
Other places that need lubrication (this time a good bow oil) are most axles and bushings. A couple of drops after every foray into the bush will do them good. Check your bow manual to ascertain what procedure to use; some bows don't require this kind of lubrication.
The bow limbs need to be checked regularly for cracks, scratches, dents and anything else that could become a problem. While you can probably take care of most scratches, cracks are something that you should take your bow to a professional to fix. If you try fixing it yourself, you may invalidate the bow warranty.
Check the limb bolts and tighten any that are loose. You can mark around the bolts with a permanent marker to create an easy way to tell if they've moved any since you got your draw weight set. A set of Allen wrenches for tightening the screws is what you need for both home and field.
Bow storage is important to maintain your equipment. The back of the truck is not a good place to keep a bow. Purchase or make a stand or hanger for both home and your hunting cabin where your bow can rest safely away from excessive heat, damp, dirt and pests.
If you get into the habit of inspecting, cleaning and lubricating your bow after each hunt, you're going to have it in good working order every time you're ready to head to the cabin for a weekend. It only takes a few minutes to maintain your bow for a lifetime.
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