VERY new to bows and hunting.

[pt0872]

Hey all....just found this forum and wanted to say hi and ask a few questions if I could.

I'm just getting into bows. Only shot one a few times but really liked it. So I picked one up on ebay for really short money....got two young kids and it's near Xmas so didnt want to spend to much if I didnt enjoy the sport.

I picked up a Jennings unistar plus bow....just needs to be re-strung. Already had that priced out.

Anyone know anything about this bow?

A group of friends and I are going to start with 3D shoots to get used to the bows we've purchased....then next season start hunting for deer.

I climb cell towers for a living and everytime I pull into a site I see 3 or 4 of them haulin tail for the woods.

Any help would be great....how to start or ????

[FLBandit]

This is my first year Bowhuunting, so I definitely don't have any sage advice, other than what has been given to me. Shoot as much as you can. You might want some help from a shop to get the proper set-up, sight, rest, etc., but it is worth it. Beyond that practice.

[IL-Cornfed]

Firstly, Welcome to the forums

Honestly, you really need the help of a local Pro Shop. They can really ge you started on the right foot with any equipment needs and they can also inform you about any and all local shooting ranges, 3D course and archery clubs.

[kwilson16]

Good call on the pro shop.

You should also start now obtaining permission. Don't wait till next fall/summer. Try some of the pieces that surround your cell towers.

[my7pointmonster]

Welcome to the forum.

The first thing you're gonna find out is, its addicting... And I mean really really addicting. You'll be dropping a good bit of money into your setups and you'll be spending a lot of time shooting, its a passion that's for sure. As far as gear goes, just read the stuff we post here. There is some favorites that pop out from the crowd on some stuff. But for the most part everyone is on a nice level playing ground.

Welcome.

Ryan.

[dyb3and88]

.... Practice, practice, practice, then practice more. Knowing your yardage is a must. If your not a good judge of distance, get a range finder. You don't have to go all fancy on one. I pick one up a couple years ago on e-bay for a little more than $100 and it works great. You will more than likely use up and loose a few arrows with lots of practice, thats to be expected. Then you need to know what your bow is capable of so you don't make questionable shots at deer. You need to know what yardages each pin will be good for. Bow hunting is a rush... Its more up close and personal with nature. You will make a bad shot on an animal, we all have. And you will be tracking it for hours, if not days, if you really want the animal bad enough. You owe it to the deer, to make sure its put down as quickly and humanly as possible. And best of all, have fun. Welcome again, This is a great site, with lots of great people