What to do
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2
What to do
So I am a new bowhunter and I am in need of guidance. I have a bow, camo, mild tracking abilities, and scent block. I am looking for any advice from all the bowhunting veterans on tips or tricks, as well as some knowledge of public hunting land in the North metro area.
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 2,178
Practice a lot,know Your yardage and have lots of patients....make only good shots You know are going to be good clean kills.After shooting a Deer wait 30 minutes to an hour before tracking if You don't see the Deer go down?If You think You've made a bad hit and hit too far back or low gut shot wait even longer or back out quietly and search much later and get experienced help!
As mentioned wear a safety harness and enjoy the time out,some times Your Hunt can go quickly and other times it can take days before You have a Deer come even close enough for a shot!
As mentioned wear a safety harness and enjoy the time out,some times Your Hunt can go quickly and other times it can take days before You have a Deer come even close enough for a shot!
#6
Latter stands are OK. If you know anyone that hunts with a climber have them show the ropes on using one, they are very comfortable and mobile, and I feel safer in my summit than any other type tree stand I have ever used. Pop up blinds are quick, safe and mobile. Just all depends on what you want to do.
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Iowa
Posts: 470
Your question is so big, you can't really get a good answer in a single book. The tips given so far are good. What you really need is to makes friends with someone willing to teach you the sport. Beyond that, the deer will teach you a lot. A simple minded deer in the woods will make you feel like a fool.
#10
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 88
I would say one of the keys to success is playing the wind. As mentioned before always keep the wind in your face. If you find a good spot don't ruin it by over hunting it or hunting during the wrong wind. It's pretty easy to find where the deer are moving, just need to figure out if it evening movement or morning. You can usually tell this by the location of the food sources. Put all this together with some of the previous advice and that should get you on the right track. One last thing. You should be able to draw your bow back while sitting down. If you can not then it's set to high. Good luck