Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Archery Forums > Bowhunting
 New to Bow Hunting >

New to Bow Hunting

Bowhunting Talk about the passion that is bowhunting. Share in the stories, pictures, tips, tactics and learn how to be a better bowhunter.

New to Bow Hunting

Old 11-17-2008, 12:47 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 62
Default New to Bow Hunting

Got mea PSE DeerHunter 2009 Model this weekend at Basspro.
I am already setup and had some fun shooting Yesterday.
Plan on Spending a fair amt of time learning my limits..

How did everyone know when they were ready to hit the woods.
What feeling came over you that made you know.
Merlin1274 is offline  
Old 11-17-2008, 12:56 PM
  #2  
Nontypical Buck
 
Dr Andy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lake County, Il
Posts: 2,205
Default RE: New to Bow Hunting

Months of practice!
Dr Andy is offline  
Old 11-17-2008, 01:11 PM
  #3  
Spike
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 88
Default RE: New to Bow Hunting

From someone that just took up bow hunting last season, practice is the best advice I could give. Not just standing in front of a block target, but practice shooting in weird positions. Practice sitting down, practice kneeling, practice twisting your upper body around and shooting this way. Maybe find a 3D shot to shoot in. Then when you can hit at known distances, practice at unknown distance to allow you to practice at judging distances. (this is my biggest problem btw!) Figure out what you and your bow are capable of and then have at it. The best teacher is going to be the woods and the deer.
Also, if you haven't already find someone who has been doing this for a while and practice with them. Form is very important. You can practice all you want, but if you are practicing bad form, it isn't that great.
But to answer your question, I don't know if you really know when you are ready. I shot a bow for about a month before season last year and then just went. I didn't harvest a deer with a bow my first year. I learned a lot and had a great time. Now this season, I have two in the freezer and have let a lot of does walk. Just waiting on a buck to make a mistake now!
Have fun and just do it!
Good luck
2FNSLO is offline  
Old 11-17-2008, 01:12 PM
  #4  
Typical Buck
 
StruttinGobbler3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 770
Default RE: New to Bow Hunting

being able to nail a baseball sized circle at fifty yards nine out of every ten shots. of course the new bow i got helped there a lot. but just find a range that you feel comfortable at and make that your limit. don't exceed it. i just got started last year but i've figured out a 3d target and a live deer are two completely different worlds. practice and be prepared. thats the best advice i can give
StruttinGobbler3 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sacres
Bowhunting
1
04-28-2009 03:10 AM
sacres
Hunts/Outfitters
0
04-27-2009 11:08 PM
sacres
Hunts/Outfitters
0
03-28-2009 08:13 AM
sacres
Hunts/Outfitters
0
01-20-2009 11:46 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Quick Reply: New to Bow Hunting


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.