Chapter 4: Know Your Bow and Arrow
Accessories

Essential Items

• Arm Guard: A covering that keeps clothing clear of the bowstring and protects the arm holding the bow.
• Finger Protection: A string guard, tab, glove, or mechanical release that allows the hunter to pull, hold, and release the string without chaffing fingers.
• Quiver: A shatter-resistant cover or hood that protects the shooter and others from accidental contact with arrow points and provides safe transport of arrows in the field. There are two basic types of quivers.
  • Back Quiver: Worn on the back; it may be separate or worn as part of a backpack.
  • Bow Quiver: Attaches to the bow; many types are detachable while hunting.

Optional Items

• Bow Sights: Increase accuracy by assisting the shooter with a specific point of aim on an animal’s vital area.
• Cable/String Silencer: Decreases noise of the bowstring upon release of the shot.
• Limb/Accessory Silencer: Decreases noise of the bow upon release of the shot.
• Stabilizer: Reduces bow recoil and increases the mass weight of the bow to lessen movement during a shot.
• Arrow Rest Assembly: Supports the arrow to assist bow tuning and improve arrow flight.
• Kisser Button: Attaches to the bowstring to improve accuracy by giving a consistent anchor point each time the bowstring is drawn.
• Peep Sight: Attaches to the bowstring and acts as a rear sight at full draw to improve accuracy.