A bow string drawing and releasing device including a rigid frame within which a pair of jaws are pivotally arranged. An operating rod is rearwardly positioned and is adapted to be rearwardly pulled to pivot the jaws from a normally closed, bow string retaining position to an open, bow string releasing position. A handle grip portion extends rearwardly from the frame and the operating rod extends through the handle grip portion. In one embodiment, the handle grip portion is adapted to rotate relative to the frame. In another embodiment, the handle grip portion is adapted to pivot relative to the frame for triggering purposes.