You need two things to prevent what you see, a touch of oil but more importantly dry the sucker sooner than later. So when we come back from using the bows after having it in damp weather we should put over a hot register and turn up the heat or point a hair drier at the latches and then up into where the trigger comes out of. Then take a wide artist brush with very light machine oil or WD40 on the brush (not soaked) and paint what you can reach. The oil will creep.
When you come in from cold weather you get condensation on the bow right? Bad right? Well you have another choice. Use a good bow case with thick padding and bring it in and leave it in the case. That way no moisture from the house atmosphere can condense on your bow. This by the way is how I handle all of my bows and firearms. Hope this helps boys and girls!
Sorry Bob but I didn't mention which Bob it is so you don't have to turn yourself in. Of course if you express your embarrassment well....Bob's your uncle! That's a Canadian saying for those south of the border.
Hmmm. Bob, do you remember how this goes back together?
All those hours and days of dedicated hunting to get them looking like that and Boo will shine it up in a day of polishing . . .what a shame, having to start all over again. 