How to Store Archery Bows

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Choose a storage option that is large enough to hold your bow.. Buy a soft case for general transportation and storage.. Get a hard case if your bow needs additional protection.

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1

Choose a storage option that is large enough to hold your bow.

Step 1

Choose a storage option that is large enough to hold your bow.

2

Buy a soft case for general transportation and storage.

Step 2

Buy a soft case for general transportation and storage.

3

Get a hard case if your bow needs additional protection.

Step 3

Get a hard case if your bow needs additional protection.

4

Use an archery backpack if you want more portability.

Step 4

Use an archery backpack if you want more portability.

5

Use a bow stand to keep your bow off the ground.

Step 5

Use a bow stand to keep your bow off the ground.

6

Install wall pegs or mounts for a way to hang your bow.

Step 6

Install wall pegs or mounts for a way to hang your bow.

7

Get a mount or case with extra storage if you have accessories.

Step 7

Get a mount or case with extra storage if you have accessories.

8

Remove the string

Step 8

Remove the string

9

Pull apart takedown recurve bows for easier storage.

Step 9

Pull apart takedown recurve bows for easier storage.

10

Clean the bow by wiping it with a microfiber cloth.

Step 10

Clean the bow by wiping it with a microfiber cloth.

11

Polish the bowstring with a stick of bowstring wax.

Step 11

Polish the bowstring with a stick of bowstring wax.

12

Store the bow parts inside the pockets if you're using a case.

Step 12

Store the bow parts inside the pockets if you're using a case.

13

Hang the bow so it's off the ground if you have a mount.

Step 13

Hang the bow so it's off the ground if you have a mount.

14

Pick a cool spot where the temperature is stable.

Step 14

Pick a cool spot where the temperature is stable.

15

Keep the bow away from moisture and humidity.

Step 15

Keep the bow away from moisture and humidity.

16

Choose a spot where the bow won't get stepped on.

Step 16

Choose a spot where the bow won't get stepped on.

17

Pick a spot where children can't reach the bow.

Step 17

Pick a spot where children can't reach the bow.

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