What is the BOWBUG?

The BOWBUG is an RF Game Recovery System designed to AID the bowhunter in the recovery of mortally wounded game. It is NOT intended to promote or encourage marginal shots. It is the hunter's responsibility to ensure good shot placement. BOWBUG is not intended to replace traditional means of tracking mortally wounded game animals.

2. How does the BOWBUG work?

Once the magnet is removed and the transmitter is shot the BOWBUG transmitter sends out a pulsating signal every second which can be picked up through the BOWBUG directional antenna and receive. Once the signal is heard simply sweep the antenna in a 360 degree sweep and follow the strongest direction of signal to your game.

3. Will the BOWBUG fit on any bow set up including CROSSBOWS?

Yes, the BOWBUG will fit all archery setups including CROSSBOWS. The only alteration the archer may need to do is lengthen his/her arrow depending on the rest style.

4. Where does the BOWBUG attach?

The BOWBUG attaches directly behind the broadhead on the arrow shaft.

5. Does the BOWBUG stay attached to the arrow?

No, upon impact the BOWBUG attaches itself to the animal and detaches from the arrow. So regardless if your arrow passes through or not, the BOWBUG stays attached to the animal.

6. Will the BOWBUG affect the arrow flight?

The BOWBUG has shown to improve the flight of the arrow in some cases through the weight forward concept, thus adding additional weight to the front of the arrow maintaining 9 to15% weight forward for hunting arrows giving the arrow better flight stability as does adding a paper clip to the front of a paper plane. This small addition of weight also gives the arrow more kinetic energy upon impact.

7. Will my bow sights need to be adjusted for the BOWBUG?


No adjustment will be required for bows shooting over 250 fps at yardage up to 30 yards. After 30 yards sights may be adjusted accordingly by adding the practice weight.

8. What is the range of the BOWBUG?

Although terrain as well as game laying on top of the BOWBUG has shown to effect the average range of actual hunting conditions should be expected around 150 yards.

9. What is the battery life of the BOWBUG?

Batteries once installed with the magnet off and the transmitter running you have 130hrs (5.5 days) of continuous life simply place magnet on the transmitter in the correct location to turn system off to reserve your hours for recovery.

10. Is the BOWBUG transmitter a one time use and is it waterproof?

If the transmitters are still completely intact after use, yes the transmitter may be reused. The transmitter itself is actually waterproof. The receiver however is only water resistant and should not be used during heavy rainfall.

11. Do you need special arrows for the BOWBUG?


No, the BOWBUG was designed to be used with all hunting arrows

12. Does it matter if you have helical twist or straight fletching?


It does not matter, the BOWBUG will work with both

13. What kind of broadhead can I use?

You may use your choice of broadheads, including expandable broadheads.

14. Does the BOWBUG RF Game Recovery Kit come with every thing I need?

Yes, the BOWBUG RF Game Recovery Kit comes with everything (batteries included).

15. Can you get replacement transmitters with the BOWBUG System?

Yes, simply go to the next product under this one to order.

16. What happens if the shot is not a mortally wounding shot?

The BOWBUG transmitter is basically treated as a thorn. Since the prongs are the only thing that enters the animal it will eventually fall out with minimal effect on the animal.

17. What kind of warranty comes with the BOWBUG?

The manufacturer provides a one year warranty on all parts.

18. Is there any kind of moneyback or satisfaction gaurantee?

Yes, the BOWBUG comes with a 30 day satisfaction gaurantee. If you are not pleased with BOWBUG system within 30 days of purchase, simply return the entire unused BOWBUG system in it's original packaging with all of the included parts and instructions. Upon inspection and approval of the returned BOWBUG system you will be issued a full refund minus our shipping and handling charges, no questions asked.

For REPLACEMENT TRANSMITTERS go to the next product.