If you are a bow hunter, you’ll know when that time of the year comes that you have to start thinking about checking all of your equipment and make sure everything is in tip-top condition for when you go out. It is a sad truth that equipment doesn’t last forever, so double check everything you have.
Since the bow is the one single piece of equipment where most problems are found, that will be the first thing you’ll want to take a look at. Instead of just giving it a quick look at, you’ll want to look at the strings to see if there has been any wear or corroding. If so, you’ll want to replace them as well as wax. Also you will want to inspect your kisser, peep and nock points. Once again, replacing anything that isn’t in good shape is a must-replace right away. You don’t want to be taking defective equipment into the field with you. If there are any rusty spots anywhere on your equipment, you should clean it off. Dry graphite lube is what you might want to use any part that moves. Apply lube to the pivot points of any moving part as well, such as a pendulum. If you use string silencers, check and replace them if needed. Also check...