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12ring · 12-05-2021, 07:51 AM

Finally got another chance to hunt with the recurve this weekend.

Been hunting treestands but came to a groundblind this am. Closest I've had a deer is about 18 yds from a tree and passed, hoping for closer.
Sitn here now, I can't find a good way to prop this awkward curve, lol. Ended up leaning it face down w top limb on a hub. No arrow nocked.
What kind of bow holder is best for a groundblind?

Deer just walked out. Gotta get set up/ready.

jerp · 12-05-2021, 07:58 AM

Rig a hook to a ceiling rod or hub so you can hang it. If it’s not too rocky the holders that push into the ground work pretty well too

sp-bow · 12-05-2021, 08:07 AM

I bought one of these for my compound. Not sure if it'll work with a recurve.
https://www.amazon.com/HME-Products-...7W65N8D9&psc=1

sp-bow · 12-05-2021, 08:10 AM

This may work to clip to one of the rods. I use one to hang my bow on my SYS strap with my saddle in a tree.
https://www.amazon.com/HEROCLIP-Cara...1ZQ&th=1&psc=1

Bisch · 12-05-2021, 08:55 AM

I just stand my bow up against the side of the blind on my left side. I stand the arrow up on my right side. When something comes in, I pick the bow up and nock my arrow and wait for a shot opportunity to present itself.

Bisch

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Phillip Fields · 12-05-2021, 10:04 AM

I keep mine laying across my lap.

DRT · 12-05-2021, 11:47 AM

What Bisch and Phillip do.

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txbowhunter14 · 12-05-2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Fields

I keep mine laying across my lap.

Same here. I haven’t found a better way to do it yet.

SJP51 · 12-05-2021, 03:46 PM

5-min before shooting light I go to full draw and just wait until the shot presents itself.

RickBarbee · 12-05-2021, 09:02 PM

I tie a large loop in the end of a small rope, tie it to the top of the blind on my left, and adjust the rope so it stands the bow right where, and how I want it.

I just put the bottom limb on something on the ground (currently using an empty copenhagen can), then hook the top limb in the loop.

The bow stands right there (arrow ready), and is easy/quick/quiet to get into my hands, and into shooting position.

Rick

ballgame · 12-06-2021, 03:12 PM

This is what I have in most of my ground blinds.
You can lean the top limb against the stand or the string.
Works very well.

3ChordTruth · 12-08-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Fields

I keep mine laying across my lap.

X2, works best for me.

3ChordTruth · 12-08-2021, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ballgame

This is what I have in most of my ground blinds.
You can lean the top limb against the stand or the string.
Works very well.

Cool, learned a new idea and may need to give this a try, thanks.

12ring · 12-11-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ballgame

This is what I have in most of my ground blinds.
You can lean the top limb against the stand or the string.
Works very well.

I'll be doing this soon.

Thanks!

BeardedAg08 · 12-12-2021, 11:06 AM

Great idea ballgame!! I have one of those lying around, will try it. Thanks!

DRT · 12-12-2021, 11:19 AM

I like the design but in our sand you would need the spikes a foot and a half long not to push over.

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splitfinger · 12-13-2021, 07:54 PM

Take a 14-16” piece of paracord and tie it to one of the roof arms. Tie a loop in the end and a knot about 3” from the loop. Hang your bow by the string thru the knot. Easy, quick and quiet.

Roperyoung · 12-22-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SJP51

5-min before shooting light I go to full draw and just wait until the shot presents itself.

same here

tradtiger · 12-24-2021, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Roperyoung

same here

Just a shade shorter with my 67-lb recurve.......

SJP51 · 12-25-2021, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tradtiger

Just a shade shorter with my 67-lb recurve.......

First liar don't stand a chance!

duck'n · 12-30-2021, 06:37 PM

I like a piece of romex wire fashioned in an S. I have a big roll left over froma wiring project…lots of hangers left to be made. Hang on roof rod and bow hangs below. I can heaven hang my heavy compound on one of the roof is sturdy enough like in my cattle panel ground huts.

12-05-2021, 07:51 AM	#1
12ring Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Hunt In: TX, OK, KS.	Bow holder in a Groundblind. Finally got another chance to hunt with the recurve this weekend. Been hunting treestands but came to a groundblind this am. Closest I've had a deer is about 18 yds from a tree and passed, hoping for closer. Sitn here now, I can't find a good way to prop this awkward curve, lol. Ended up leaning it face down w top limb on a hub. No arrow nocked. What kind of bow holder is best for a groundblind? Deer just walked out. Gotta get set up/ready.

12-06-2021, 03:12 PM	#11
ballgame Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Hunt In: Hill Country	This is what I have in most of my ground blinds. You can lean the top limb against the stand or the string. Works very well. Attached Images

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12-05-2021, 07:58 AM	#2
jerp Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aledo Hunt In: Shackelford Co,	Rig a hook to a ceiling rod or hub so you can hang it. If it’s not too rocky the holders that push into the ground work pretty well too

12-05-2021, 08:07 AM	#3
sp-bow Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Magnolia, TX Hunt In: SHNF, MI	I bought one of these for my compound. Not sure if it'll work with a recurve. https://www.amazon.com/HME-Products-...7W65N8D9&psc=1

12-05-2021, 08:10 AM	#4
sp-bow Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Magnolia, TX Hunt In: SHNF, MI	This may work to clip to one of the rods. I use one to hang my bow on my SYS strap with my saddle in a tree. https://www.amazon.com/HEROCLIP-Cara...1ZQ&th=1&psc=1

12-05-2021, 08:55 AM	#5
Bisch Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sonora, Tx	I just stand my bow up against the side of the blind on my left side. I stand the arrow up on my right side. When something comes in, I pick the bow up and nock my arrow and wait for a shot opportunity to present itself. Bisch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12-05-2021, 10:04 AM	#6
Phillip Fields Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Hunt In: NC,TX, and anywhere else I can	I keep mine laying across my lap.

12-05-2021, 11:47 AM	#7
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	What Bisch and Phillip do. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

12-05-2021, 03:46 PM	#9
SJP51 Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Nacogdoches Hunt In: Menard, Bryan, San Augustine	5-min before shooting light I go to full draw and just wait until the shot presents itself.

12-05-2021, 09:02 PM	#10
RickBarbee Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Back Roads Hunt In: Where I am	I tie a large loop in the end of a small rope, tie it to the top of the blind on my left, and adjust the rope so it stands the bow right where, and how I want it. I just put the bottom limb on something on the ground (currently using an empty copenhagen can), then hook the top limb in the loop. The bow stands right there (arrow ready), and is easy/quick/quiet to get into my hands, and into shooting position. Rick

12-12-2021, 11:06 AM	#15
BeardedAg08 Four Point Join Date: Dec 2014	Great idea ballgame!! I have one of those lying around, will try it. Thanks!

12-12-2021, 11:19 AM	#16
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	I like the design but in our sand you would need the spikes a foot and a half long not to push over. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

12-13-2021, 07:54 PM	#17
splitfinger Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jasper Hunt In: Behind the House	Take a 14-16” piece of paracord and tie it to one of the roof arms. Tie a loop in the end and a knot about 3” from the loop. Hang your bow by the string thru the knot. Easy, quick and quiet.

12-30-2021, 06:37 PM	#21
duck'n Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: McAllen, TX Hunt In: Blanco and Hidalgo Counties	I like a piece of romex wire fashioned in an S. I have a big roll left over froma wiring project…lots of hangers left to be made. Hang on roof rod and bow hangs below. I can heaven hang my heavy compound on one of the roof is sturdy enough like in my cattle panel ground huts.