How did you guys learn???
 

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

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

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

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

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

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

the Bowhunting forums on Huntingnet.com:D


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.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

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!

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

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

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

Yes;)

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

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That pretty much sums it up for me too.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

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!;)

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

I have picked up a ton of stuff on here.

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what books did you learn alot from??

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

I read Outdoor Classics " Successful Bowhunting" and Hunting and shooting with the Modern Bow , i learn't quite a lot from these two books . It has to be said that the source for technical info came from the Guys on HNI , there are fella's on here who can teach you anything over the Net .

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

I learned most of the stuff in know about bows on here;)

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Well my last name is Bowman. I guess its just in my DNA;)

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i read all that i can, surf the web for info and watch tv........thats pretty much how i learned all the extra stuff....the basics my dad taught me

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

Most of the bow related things I have learned has been by trail and error and lots of reading here and other on-line resources. Because my father never bowhunted nor did anyone else in my family.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

Friends and mentors.

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All the technical stuff I learned from on here and AT[:-]but I got tired of that place. Besides the general info you pick up here, I've learned a ton from several members I've met and/or PM'd.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

I got the basics from my proshop,correct stance,grip,ect...alot of what the quote says.Also bought a dvd from laEarl and that really brought bow tech stuff together.As far as hunting goes,i know alot but learn summin new all the time....good luck.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

Where are you at in pennsylvania? If you are close I would be more than happy to try and help you. But basically I learned a lot by reading everything I could get my hands on. And I learned tons from the shop owners where I know help out at. Those guys helped me alot. And of course good ol trial and error. But the offer stands if your anywhere close to me I invite you to come shooting sometime and I would be more than happy to help you out.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

trail and error much error

my first year i learned do not shoot a deer get stuck and tell the guy giving you a ride home where your deer is.

Then i learned there will be 10 to 1 of gun hunters to deer opening day of gun season on public land.
Third year i learned not to move in June when season starts in sept and you move to a state the requires hunter safety coarse.
Then last year i learned blue jean in a tree stand pretty much mean any deer not blind will see you.

I am 100 self thought minus the help i get on this website.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

my first year i got my tags grapped a gun and went into the woods. i did do some scent controll not much.
The second i scouted more i skipped my third year because i moved.
Lst year i scouted some more but not much found a spot hung my stand and did more scouting when i did not see any deer.

Now this year. i have been in the woods more in two week then i was all year last year scouting. i have walked as much as 1 mile in the woods one way.
Biggest type i can give is scout scout then when you think your done scout again.
I have found 6 spots three of which i have checked out well and seen deer even a 11 point. I have meant 5 people around town that hunt and say they can not find a good spot to hunt anywhere.
There is a 8000 acre f&w area and a 11000 acres state park within 10 miles and three other areas that are around 20 miles out.

Scouting is the key then scent controll and shooting comes in there some where.

RE: How did you guys learn???
 

I'm the type that you could preach and preach to me and i'll never learn a thing but if i read it i'll remember for years.

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My uncle, was a avid bowhunter years ago (recurves) this was back in the mid 60's....from the time I first went deer hunting with him (age 10)the addition caught on like wildfire...this of course was way before the internet...so I scavenged the library every chance I got, I talked to everyone I came into contact who shot a bow or hunted with a bow...as the years wore on, I found myself trading in my rifle for the bow, the first ones were Bear recurves, and at this point I was only 15 or so...I have had this addition ever since...:):):)
Now my wife is addicted,my oldest 27 was not interested in archery or hunting (fishing only)I also have a 15 year old who is addicted to archery (target) not so much hunting...my 12 year old and my 9 year old grandson are extremely addicted now...the 9 year old is shooting three times a weekon my backyard range...so I can say it is a family thing!!! I have been involved with archery and hunting for the last 40+ years, and the one thing I can say, is I always continue to learn...