I shoot year around so i never take my string off unless it needs to be reserved. It doesn't hurt the limbs if left strung, but if'en you feel better you can unstring yer Bow. Take both loops & tie wrap them so it doesn't untwist. If'en you have disbars remove the pads all of them. Other wise they get mashed & ruined them. Sometimes it maybe a month before i get to shoot but i leave mine strung.Have a good one