My wife works with a guy who is very interested in getting into shooting a bow and bowhunting. He rifle hunts now but has never shot a bow and doesnt know anything about how to get started. He asked her if i could give him some pointers and help get him started. He basically needs to know it all, how to choose a bow and accesories, learning the shooting form, and basically how a bow works and how to use it properly. Any tips on where i should start? I plan on starting with the basics of choosing a bow, making sure he gets something that fits him as far as draw length, feel and poundage and not trying to get the best, latest, fastest bow out there. It would probably be best for him to start with a less expensive bow, probably something that comes in a package deal already set up. Maybe like a reflex, parker, or diamond package. There is so much to teach and tell him. I just really want to stress how important PRACTICE is with a bow, and finding a bow that you can shoot comfortably. Alot of people make the mistake when getting into archery of buying the latest greatest bow and spending a fortune, only to have trouble shooting it accurately because they lack the proper form. Then they get frustrated and guit, instead of starting small getting the basics down before they sink a ton of money and effort into the sport.

It would help to hear from other hunters on what to tell him. Im sure there are plenty of things i have forgotten or may not have the best advice on. I definelty plan on taking him to a reputable archery shop to talk to the guys there and try diffrent bow. Help me to bring another into our great sport.