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Originally Posted by Refplace
I dont think string silencers are anywhere near period. However, though a deer can hear the release I doubt normal people would be able to at any distance. Even less likely if they are in combat.
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Hmmm. I've done ten seconds of googling... and... it looks like this is true. In fact, it looks like they aren't needed when firing wooden shafted arrows at all, as the heavier shaft helps to slow the string and dampen the twang.
It's only when firing modern lightweight aluminum an fiberglass shafts that the string vibrates enough to make the distinctive 'twang' after the arrow leaves the string.