We purchased a 40# bow for my son. We told him that if he would practice diligently that he could go deer hunting.

I have explained to him that he needed at least 3 solid hours per week for several months straight to be able to go into the field and harvest a deer.

May we have some help here? He is 13. He doesn't want to a "lecture" from dad.

He sees the TV shows, and thinks that is all here is to it.

So bow hunters, what standards do you have for yourselves? How many hours of practice before you count yourself "ready?" Is 3 hrs per week (30 min x 6 days) for 6 months straight enough?

What feats of accuracy should a bow hunter be able to accomplish before going in the field to harvest a deer? I had a friend in high school that wouldn't go unless he practiced to the point that he could hit a tennis ball at 40 yards with consistency.

The more replies, the better!