what would y'all do? bow or treestand.
02-11-2002 | 02:11 PM
#11
Giant Nontypical
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From: Port Neches, Texas
RE: what would y'all do? bow or treestand.
If you are really serious about getting into bow hunting, I'd get the bow now. You'll need the time to get tuned up and practice.
I know what you meen by "needing" a climber too! It is about the only way to hunt in some places. My B-day is in October too, so I usually start whinning early, because if I don't get what I need early, it is too late to tune and practice for our bow season. Just keep an eye out for a good bargain on the climber, you could find a good deal on one second hand. Good luck with the bow and stand!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I know what you meen by "needing" a climber too! It is about the only way to hunt in some places. My B-day is in October too, so I usually start whinning early, because if I don't get what I need early, it is too late to tune and practice for our bow season. Just keep an eye out for a good bargain on the climber, you could find a good deal on one second hand. Good luck with the bow and stand!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
02-11-2002 | 05:17 PM
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From: Beaver Falls Pa. USA
RE: what would y'all do? bow or treestand.
fl. huntress I would get the bow. If you like deer hunting your gonna love hunting them with a bow. What kinda tree stand you lookin for?
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02-11-2002 | 05:36 PM
#15
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From: Ringgold Louisiana USA
RE: what would y'all do? bow or treestand.
Hey Fl.Huntress!
Sorry to hear 'bout your stand being lifted.Unfortunatly,there are some sorry souls out there!
I agree with most of the others,get the bow now,life is short you know.You will love bowhunting!One note though,go to a local pro shop and shoot them all,get one that fits ya and you are comfortable with.Also don't try to pull to much weight,that's a real common problem with alot of new-comers(and some that have been around awhile too).
As far as the stand goes,you might look at a light-weight stand that you could pack in and out.There are a ton of them on the market.Also pop-up ground blinds are another solution.
Whatever you decide,I wish you the best of luck.Let me know how it turns out!
Later.....Whackman
Sorry to hear 'bout your stand being lifted.Unfortunatly,there are some sorry souls out there!
I agree with most of the others,get the bow now,life is short you know.You will love bowhunting!One note though,go to a local pro shop and shoot them all,get one that fits ya and you are comfortable with.Also don't try to pull to much weight,that's a real common problem with alot of new-comers(and some that have been around awhile too).
As far as the stand goes,you might look at a light-weight stand that you could pack in and out.There are a ton of them on the market.Also pop-up ground blinds are another solution.
Whatever you decide,I wish you the best of luck.Let me know how it turns out!
Later.....Whackman
02-11-2002 | 05:59 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Clermont Florida U.S.
RE: what would y'all do? bow or treestand.
BOW for sure. Got my wife into bowhunting about 10 years ago. Can't keep her away now. You can get a fine entry level bow for around $300. You may even consider driving up to Gainesville to the Bear Archery Museum and pro shop (take the Archer road exit off I-75, go left (west) for about a half-mile... it's on the left). It's a nifty place, and they sell some good Jennings bows up there. There also used to be a decent archery pro shop in Melbourne and one on the east side of Orlando. Good luck to you.
02-11-2002 | 05:59 PM
#18
Nontypical Buck
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From: Clermont Florida U.S.
RE: what would y'all do? bow or treestand.
BOW for sure. Got my wife into bowhunting about 10 years ago. Can't keep her away now. You can get a fine entry level bow for around $300. You may even consider driving up to Gainesville to the Bear Archery Museum and pro shop (take the Archer road exit off I-75, go left (west) for about a half-mile... it's on the left). It's a nifty place, and they sell some good Jennings bows up there. There also used to be a decent archery pro shop in Melbourne and one on the east side of Orlando. Good luck to you.