How did you guys learn???

pa_yote_hunter · 07-30-2008, 11:00 AM

I was wondering how you guys learned all the technical stuff when it comes to bowhunting? Did you guys have a mentor, read books, or trial and error? I was just wondering because i want more than ever to know as much as i can about my sport that i am getting into. This is just going to be my third season bowhunting and i want to know where i can learn more. I know that this forum is a great place, but was looking for some other sources of input.

for example of what i mean....
"Maxima Hunter arrows will have you shooting tighter, more accurate groups. The key to this is the improved Front of Center design. The 2" Blazer vanes weigh just 5 grains each. Straightness: ±.0025". Weight tolerance: ±1.0 grain per dozen. Per 6. Sizes: 250-8.0 gpi, 350-8.9 gpi."

i have no idea what this means......and i feel i should

steve

Bowtech 360 · 07-30-2008, 11:01 AM

Do you have any family that hunts, I learn a lot from my uncle because my dad does not hunt with a bow.

pa_yote_hunter · 07-30-2008, 11:07 AM

i have one cousin who is a huge bowhunter.....i learned a lot about hunting from him when i lived in MO, but i was hunting with him for just one season before i moved across the country.....so i have no family that hunts where i am now in PA

JNTURK · 07-30-2008, 11:11 AM

the Bowhunting forums on Huntingnet.com

trial and error and lots and lots of research....take what they say in the forums and go read up on that information. there are loads of great information here.

Muliefever · 07-30-2008, 11:12 AM

Honestly, I learned most from Hunting Shows. I have been watching hunting shows for as long as I can remeber. They all have a tip clip in their show's, and they have helped me a ton!

A close second would be forums just like this one! There is so much information in these forums. And So many great people willing to lend a helping hand!

Oh by the way, gpi= Grains Per Inch. It is the scale at witch arrows are measured in weight. People generally use heavier arrows for hunting applications, and lighter arrows for target applications. Heavier arrow = more penetration!!

Good Luck! And keep reading!

Siman08/OH · 07-30-2008, 11:12 AM

I learned alot from my cousin (he is my mentor), and i learned alot from this site.

i would like to thank all of you who have contributed to this site over the last 2 years

GMMAT · 07-30-2008, 11:17 AM

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Did you guys have a mentor, read books, or trial and error?

Yes

TexasBowHunter · 07-30-2008, 11:23 AM

I had a mentor and evolved into working for a couple shops in my spare time....

txjourneyman · 07-30-2008, 11:25 AM

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ORIGINAL: JNTURK

the Bowhunting forums on Huntingnet.com

trial and error and lots and lots of research....take what they say in the forums and go read up on that information. there are loads of great information here.

That pretty much sums it up for me too.

early in · 07-30-2008, 11:43 AM

My mother (God rest her soul) once told me long ago, the very best way to learn is to read. That is basically how I learned much of what I know about deer hunting. I've also learneda lotfrom trial and error as wellas from plain old experience. I have to admit I've learned a ton of the tech things right here also!