Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm new to the forum and a complete newbie to hunting or bow hunting.


I've actually never done any hunting of any kind, grew up more as a fisherman.



Looking to get into something new this year and thought I'd try hunting. I don't like to shoot guns, so I definitely want to stay on the bow side.




Do you guys know any places off the top of your head that's good for a beginner to start hunting?


I live in Pasadena, about 10 miles north east of Los Angeles, CA.


Also, anyone know where to get the best deal on bows? It's hard enough convincing my wife to let me start a new hobby but to buy a $800 bow? Yeah right.



Looking for a good starter maybe around $200. Not sure if that's possible.



That's all the questions I have for now I'd appreciate any advice you guys can give to a newbie like myself.



Thanks everyone I look forward to learning from you all and hopefully contributing in the future.

Welcome , bow hunting can be addictive so be for warned . Come around here often and you will get some good info and don't be afraid to ask questions. Try and find a local shop they might have some used bows and they can help with sizing you to the proper draw length and poundage . there are deals on line but it would help to know what you need. there is a classified section on this site you could look at

Welcome!!

Definitely keep an eye out for a used bow, that you can get started with in your price range.

Warning!!! Bowhunting is very Addictive!

Dan

thanks for the welcome fellas!


some more questions...


how is bow hunting as a hobby cost wise?


once you get the bow is it fairly inexpensive? I looked up a permit and it's only like $40 bucks a year so no biggie there.


what other up front costs can I expect?

Depends on how bad the bug bites you. Basics are not bad, but I did warn you it can be very addictive

Dan

Very very true...you can go in deep trust me...im a bass angler as well so i know the costs of it...granted bowhunting isnt quite as bad but it can get pricey if you let it lord knows i have

Hank, first off congrats for choosing a great hobby. As Dan stated it's addictive and there are many levels to the game. To hunt and hunt alone you could get a decent used bow and accessories for under 300. A dozen average to better hunting shafts, say a Gold Tip XT Hunter will run you 60 bucks on www.huntersfriend.com. Your tag was 40. Throw in some cheap camo for 50 and you are ready to rip. Yearly, it's not nearly as much. Staying at the "just plain hunting" level, you could spend 150 a year in camo and gear upgrades and have a whale of a time.

Here is where the problem lies, there is very few that stay at that level. There's just too much other stuff to get into. Food plots, 3D shoots, indoor, outdoor, bowtuning, bowfishing, treestand, the list could go on forever.

Like I started out saying, welcome, congrats, and good luck. Feel free to ask away at anytime.

Hi and welcome to HuntinNet.com
If you have any friends that hunt with a bow or just shoot one at a 3D range, talk to them to get some advice or you could go to your local archery shop/range and ask the people there.
Since this would be your first bow, get your self a bow that you'll be able to " grow " into.
Start off with a light pound setting like 45 and then as you get stronger pulling you'll be able to adjust the poundage up.

Welcome. Be prepared to have a lot of fun with a bow. There are a lot of very experienced bowhunters here that can help you out. Many here helped me get started

Howdy