Archery in Blind (Dumb) Question

[stick]

I'm sure when I get some answers I'll have the reaction of slapping the forehead and saying "doh" like Homer Simpson. Anyway...the question is...what do you do with your bow when in the blind. Do you hold the bow with an arrow nocked, use some sort of hanger, use a ground post holder thingy?

I got a blind last fall, and it came with a little hanger deal, but the weight of the bow caused the roof to pop down a few times. Quite the surprise as you are in quiet mode and "whoomp" the roof caves in.

Just had the passing thought so I wanted to get it posted here.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[Jmnhunter]

when i've used mine, i would set the bow with an arrow knocked on my lap while reading a book; a ground stand would be nice too

[vman11]

Same - lay it across your lap or on the ground. You usually have a few moments to get your bow ready if you see game in the distance.

You can make movements easier in a ground blind since you aren't in the open.

[vman11]

Another tip - wearing black and wearing a face mask will help conceal yourself better. Nothing worse than a white face in a black background.

[DonBo]

I use one of the "ground post holder thingies". Most anywhere that sells blinds will carry them.

[Wanderer]

I use one of the "ground post holder thingies". Most anywhere that sells blinds will carry them.

Ditto. I would nock an arrow too.

[sticknstring]

I'd invest in a bow hanger stake or bipod that mounts either to your lower limb or stabilizer bushing. You'll get tired & irritated if you have to hold your bow that long. And like mentioned, always have an arrow nocked. It can happen fast!

[Code-Man]

I believe Primos has invented a bow holder that goes on the cross beams. On mine I have a hook hanging from the top so i use that with the arrow knocked. I try to keep my lap free so I have my binoc's and stuff I use more often available. I also run a little table/stool to hold stuff also.

[Rippinlip]

I use a ground stake bow holder, works sweet and always have an arrow knocked.

[harvey lee]

I always have an arrow nocked and it sits on my lap.

That way, all I have to do is lift the bow and shoot.

[bottomdweller]

On the lap, locked,cocked and ready to rock

[Walleye Guy]

On my lap with an arrow nocked. Give the deer a grunt after you have pulled back the bow. Long story.... Valuable lesson.

[deerminator]

I hang mine often from the hanger in the middle of the blind roof. There is a tiny bit of movement on the top of the blind when you take it off the holder but absolutely no noise (put duck tape over the metal hook). I've never been busted because of it. I like having the bow right in front of me with an arrow nocked at all times. I also feel there's less movement with the bow in that position versus having to reach down to get it or raise it off your lap. The bow can also break up your outline that way because let's face it, you're never going to be completely invisible no matter what you wear or how you have the windows open.

Also, per Murphy's Law, always, always, always have an arrow nocked at all times on your way to and from and when entering and leaving a ground blind - during legal shooting hours of course. I learned this the hard way once or twice my first season. Two seasons ago, I was just about to unzip the blind door when I noticed a buck watching me from 30 yards. About 5 seconds later he ran off making a blood trail. That was my shortest hunt yet.

[jkjkoda]

I always have an arrow nocked and it sits on my lap. Took me only one time not to. to realize cuts down on movement and timeing is everything in a moment. Even in a tree stand I always have an arrow nocked and it sits on my lap. My 2 cent worth

[splakeshaker]

I am also a nocked and loaded on the lap guy.