Hey bud:
Absolutely take a sling. There are some really good ones out there these days. I have always carried mine over my shoulder with a sling while riding the mules. I would suggest the backpack thing too. Eberlestock has a very good one that can work for bow or rifle. There are also some very good scabbards out there. The good ones are over 3
$300. If you decide to go with a scabbard, make sure its one that completely covers all the bow and has a pocket opening for the sights. At the barest minimum be sure to have a good sling along.
Bugleward