please help me with bow hunting

tyler partridge · 09-16-2009, 11:38 AM

hey guys im new to the sight.i am 14 about 2 years ago dad bought me a psc bow. i was wondering if yall had any ideals for me to be a successful bow hunter. thank you guys

spikeman · 09-16-2009, 11:44 AM

PM sent to you

doc098 · 09-16-2009, 12:09 PM

I see your located in Louisiana. As part of the Wildlife and Fisheries division we offer courses on shooting bows and bowhunting seminars for those new to the sport. www.wlf.louisiana.gov
or PM me and I can give you some good public land tips and areas to try.

skynyrd13 · 09-16-2009, 04:01 PM

well is there anything in particular you need help with?

Florida Outlander · 09-16-2009, 05:46 PM

Get lots n lots of practise!!! Shoot your bow in many different positions. If you're going to be using a tree stand, shoot from it. If using a ground blind, shoot from that. Shoot standing up, down on one knee, and down on both knees.

Scout the area you plan to hunt. Look for deer trails, then look for food sources. Acorns are either already falling or wil begin to do so very soon. Find the oak trees that are dropping. Then find a trail leading to or away from it and set up your stand/blind.

I'd also recomend reading. A lot. Magazines, books, message boards. Read, read, read. Lots to be learned out there.

Most of all, enjoy every moment you spend out in the woods. Respect the hunt, your quarry, and the environment. Familiarize yourself with all local and state hunting rules and regulations, and follow them to a T. Looking at topo maps or satalite images of your hunting area will also help a lot. Go to Google maps. Very easy to use.

Practice shooting from various positions. Run several laps around your house as fast as you can, then grab your bow and shot 3 arrows while your heart is racing. Keep doing that several times in a row. This will help you overcome buck fever. Oh yeah, don't think that you won't get "buck fever" if a doe walks out in front of you. Your nerves will be on the verge of exploding! lol

Practice shooting.

Did I mention practice shooting??? Definately do that.

Good luck, kid. And welcome to the boards and the world of hunting!!!

Kind Regards,
Axel

djdkman · 09-16-2009, 05:57 PM

Practice yer butt off...but dont let it become a chore....it has to stay fun...the more arrows you throw the more confidant you will be when that time comes and muscle memory drives you through your nerves for the shot....you will understand last line when you skewr your first deer...oh ya...and make sure your bow FITS you..or you may be learning bad form....

MOhunter46 · 09-16-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by djdkman

Practice yer butt off...but dont let it become a chore....it has to stay fun...the more arrows you throw the more confidant you will be when that time comes and muscle memory drives you through your nerves for the shot....you will understand last line when you skewr your first deer...oh ya...and make sure your bow FITS you..or you may be learning bad form....

Yes but make sure its perfect practice. By this im saying practice using good form, using proper shot sequence(not punching the trigger). Practicing with bad form wont get you very far.