Does anyone take a back up bow with them?

[JParanee]

Always carry an extra string and if I am not hunting near home an extra bow

[Keith Zimmerman]

Always at least 1 backup.  And always a string in my pack.

[Bowwild]

To date I've only taken a back-up one time. However, I'll be taking a back-up curve with me in early August.

(And 23 back-up arrows!)

[smokin joe]

If I am scheduled to be gone more than one day, then yes. Messing up one of my bows would break my heart, but why have a broken bow AND a ruined trip?
         

[Terry Green]

YES!!!

I was in the only elk camp I've ever been in and had a bow delaminate while leaning against a tent.  I had a spare and always take a spare.

I wouldn't go on a hunt without a spare just like I wouldn't drive a car without a spare.

[coaster500]

Absolutly, I just got back from Africa and almost needed it !!!

[Sean B]

Theyre both takes downs , so they shouldnt take up too much space.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

what other excuse do I have to own more than one bow?

Sean, Take the Wing!  the bear wouldn't know what hit it.

[Sean B]

Darn Charlie, I still have to pick it up from your friend!!!

[Sean B]

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I know Sean, Its not going anywhere.

[Sam McMichael]

When I am hunting on my own place (10 minute drive from home) I don't take one. But when I go "off" to shoot I always do. I have 2 HH Wesley Specials with the same specs, and these are my go to hunting bows as well as my most commonly used bows for 3D shoots. Fortunately, I have never had a bow break down but certainly don't want to take a chance.

[manitou1]

Heck, with my luck I take a back up bow out to the backyard when I practice!!! Heh!

[Bill Turner]

I always carry an extra bow on a bowhunting trip. Have never needed it but refuse to be caught without. That why I'm partial to TD bows.