How long to leave it strung?

[Uncas2]

Recently rejoined the ranks of the bowhunter, but this time picked up a Martin recurve. I was curious if there is some rule of thumb about the length of time you could leave the bow strung up. I know it is a no-no for extended periods. Using the stringer that I have can be a pain. Probably just need to get used to the process (and get these old muscles limbered again!) Thanks.

[eric96]

Personaly I always unstring my recurves or longbows after I am done shooting them. Some people if they hunting for the weekend will leave there bows strung. I have been told if you always leave the bow strung up that you will run the risk of twisting the bow limbs.

[LBR]

Except for selfbows, mine stay strung indefinately. The harm comes from the way they are stored (strung or unstrung).

The only negatives I know of from leaving a bow strung would be if they are acessable to kids, or it's possible a pet or mouse could chew on the string.

[Night Wing]

Both of my recurve bows are always strung. I store them in a bow rack.