New to hunting

[rammankin]

Hi everyone. I'm an Army spec op soldier looking to get into hunting. I have a lot of experience with various firearms/rifles, but I'm interested in trying to do bowhunting. I've shot bows before, but none of whichwere high performance compound bow types.

What are the benefits of bowhunting? Pros and cons versus hunting with a rifle, or a handgun for that matter? Are you severely limited on range, power, and type of prey? How about range practice - is it easier to find a range for rifles/guns? Or forget that and just practice in the back yard?

I've never owned a bow or rifle/handgun before, despite my extensive training. Although I do have about 20 large knives =)

Any tips, advice, or comments would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[Buck_Slayer]

Advantages to bowhunting -
More rewarding to kill an animal, less people do it (less crowded), I like all hunting just as much as the other...but for me Bowhunting is more relaxing than doing deer drives with our shotguns, or rifles. Takes more skill as far as I am concerned.

There are archery clubs around some places/ranges. You can do it in the backyard which is another perk vs a gun (unless you live in the country)

Do some searching and you will find everything you need

[OKbowhunter20]

Its all about what YOU WANT to do...but be warned, If you choose the archery route there is a good chance you will get sucked in for life

Bowhunting is my passion...I hunt with a rifle, too, but ILOVE bowhunting

[davidmil]

Hunting people is much more exciting.[8D][8D] You're in the Army. Be all you can be.

[909bowsniper]

ORIGINAL: OKbowhunter20

Its all about what YOU WANT to do...but be warned, If you choose the archery route there is a good chance you will get sucked in for life

Bowhunting is my passion...I hunt with a rifle, too, but ILOVE bowhunting

I 2nd that for sure...