where would you want to place the bow after you have tied a haul line to it?

After tying a haul line to the bow, you should place the bow away from your climbing route so that you won't fall on it or on sharp arrows if you lose your footing. This is a safety precaution to prevent accidents when climbing. It is recommended to attach the haul line between the bow's limb and the bowstring (or the cam or wheel of a compound bow) and to make sure the arrow fletching points down as you pull the equipment up and points up when lowering it. Once tied and placed safely away from your climbing path, you can climb to your stand and then haul up your hunting equipment.