about 1 day ago - 2 comments
I need a compound hunting bow, but I have long arms that measure to a 32 inch draw, thus making finding a good compound bow very difficult.
I don’t have alot of money, so the cheaper the better. What is a good and cheap 32 inch draw compound hunting bow?
about 3 days ago - 2 comments
Has anyone seen this new product for bow hunting. Instead of using 3 vanes, it’s a round, open end. I remember seeing it in a magazine, but can’t remember what it’s called or where I saw it at now.
about 1 week ago - 6 comments
Alright I’m getting ready for Bow hunting in PA for Whitetails.. and i’m planning on only killing a doe unless i see a dandy buck.
What i got ready so far..
Camo pants, long sleeve, arrows, broadheads, bow, camo hat, orange hat(if i have to walk around to find a wounded deer, etc.), camo head cover, cover
about 2 weeks ago - 5 comments
I am looking for a good tree stand for bow hunting. I hunt different land each weekend and I’m wondering what to look for in a stand that I will be putting up in a different location each time I hunt.
Thanks!
about 2 weeks ago - 8 comments
Where can I buy a youth deer hunting bow? I’ve looked every where Cabelas, Gander Mountain,Dick’s Sporting Goods I even looked on ebay and there was nothing. Help me Bow Hunting is almost over.
about 2 weeks ago - 3 comments
i am 12 turning 13 and i want to start bow hunting. Do i need a license, where and when can i hunt, what is the best bow for me, etc.
about 2 weeks ago - 2 comments
Im thinking about getting into bow hunting for deer. I already deer hunt with rifles though. I want a good bow that doesnt cost alot and is camo. Plus im not that strong for my age (15) so i need one thats not to hard to pull back but will still kill a deer from
about 3 weeks ago - 2 comments
In the state of Georgia, what are the laws for bow hunting, owning a bow, etc.? If you have a link that has the answers, I would be happy if you posted it.
about 3 weeks ago - 2 comments
I am wondering if I can use my hunting bow if I enter any target competitions. I do not own a recurve or a target-style compound bow, just a camo-colored compound. I am not asking about 3D realistic hunting either, just regular targets.
about 3 weeks ago - 3 comments
I am considering the Burton Echo and the Bushnell Sport 450. I will be using the unit for primarily bow hunting but it would be nice to be able to accurately range for black powder and rifle as well. I have read the customer reviews on the Bass Pro website but wanted to get some
about 1 month ago
honestly, learn to be very very patient and enjoy not moving. it can take hours to snag a good sized buck, and most creatures in nature will spot you right away if you move anything but your eyes.
AND, dont be one of those guys that kills an animal and just takes its head home, you’re honor bound to complete the circle and make a meal out of the animal. mount the head if you like, and try to use the pelt as well. or at least take them to the local taxidermist and donate it. dont just kill for the sake of killing.
about 1 month ago
Get some buck pee and pour it all over yourself then go sit in a tree until a large deer walks buy and shoot it.
about 1 month ago
Practice, practice and more practice! A hint I might give you too is that if you plan to hunt from a tree stand you should practice shooting from up high, like off your roof, porch, etc. anything you can do to elevate yourself will help.
about 1 month ago
since ur just starting (great to hear by the way) i would focus on gettin my bow pulled back consistanly more so than where i am actually hittin the target its kinda like workin out! then i would start at about 10 yards and shoot for a while then gradually movin back,but gettin comfortable drawing and holding my bow would be first and foremost! im sure others will add to this and good luck dont get frustrated just have fun!
about 1 month ago
well some practice tips umm get a target get arrows and shoot!
im 15 and been shooting a bow since 13
about 1 month ago
Practice Practice Practice
Practice drawing you bow from different angles and especially from a sitting position . Deer or game wont always let you stand up and get a clear shot at them. Try drawing your bow sitting on your butt and various other positions.
And shoot at your target from side angles as well as elevated positions
about 1 month ago
Get your bow’s draw weight dialed back to a comfortable weight that you can shoot 24-36 arrows a day without pain.
Concentrate on your stance, anchor point, release and sight picture. Shoot at 20 yards. Gradually move to your max comfort range. Get you bow sighted in.
Then stand in random spots and practice judging distance and adjusting sight picture. Then different elevations and animal angles.
Like everybody else says…practice, practice, practice.
about 1 month ago
Well, practice is fine and dandy but if you are not practicing right, then you are wasting your time. Practice as follows:
1. Make sure your bow is tuned by someone that knows what they are doing.
2. Determine if you will shoot fingers or a release.
3. Figure out a comfortable steady stance in which to shoot, later on you will want to practice from a ton of different positions to simulate real shooting conditions.
4. Determine a comfortable draw weight for you to be able draw back consistently and silently.
5. Find anchor point on which you will hold at full draw and make sure you draw back to it every single time you draw your bow.
6. Do not grip the bow with the bow hand when shooting. You hand should be loose and free at full draw. Otherwise you will torque the bow.
7. Start at 20 yards and go back farther and farther until you cannot accurately shoot groups inside the size of a paper plate, which is roughly the size of an animals kill zone.
8. Breath steadily until the shot. I hold my breath and then let a little out right before I shoot, like rifle hunters do.
9. Follow through. Keep aiming at the target even after you release the arrow. This will stabilize you bow and will keep you from adding any torque to the shot.
10. When using a release, you will want to use back tension to pull the trigger. Meaning, keep full draw and then by squeezing your shoulder blades together you will pull your finger into the release trigger. You do not want to pinch or hit the trigger.
11. Confidence is huge in archery. Envision hitting the bullseye. If you believe you will drill it, then you are much more likely to do so!
12. Have patience! Bow hunting and shooting can take a long while, possibly even seasons to hone your skills.
13. HAVE FUN!!!!!-If you aren’t having fun, they why do it?
Good luck and it is great to see new hunters taking off where others have started!
about 1 month ago
practice. the more you shoot the better off you’ll be. learn to be patient and wait for good shots. nothing worse than a poorly shot deer always go for the quick kills. personaly i never take a shot im unsure of through brush ect not worth wounding an animal
about 1 month ago
Welcome to the biggest thrill in the sport of hunting. There is no better feeling than your first harvest with a bow.
First, hit your local bow shop. have them watch you sling a few arrows in their indoor range. If they suggest turning it down a little you probably should. If it may be next year before you hunt you can work your way back up. Then have them paper tune it for you. This will set your bow up to be sighted in.
Then, get the best target your budget will allow. Buy your arrows at the same place each time. Try to get the same guy at the shop to make them. the more consistent your arrows are, the more consistent you are.
If you turn your bow down, return to the shop every few months to have it turn up a little. Do this until it is as stout as you want it. Remember most state have a minimum lbs for hunting and all bows have a max lbs. Check with you state DNR about the minimum. Your pro shop will help with the max of your particular bow.
Other than that, practice. I know probably every answer you get will involve that word. It’s probably the single most important word in bow hunting. Because anybody can take a shot, only a true bow hunter can place an arrow.
Hit your local 3-D range so often that they think of you as family.
Good luck and welcome.