Im new to bow hunting tips please
#2
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Fairfield Ohio USA
It depends. How much money you want to put into it, where are you going to hunt.... I have approx. $1500.00 of archery equipment. I have been bow hunting for 10+ years and I love it!!! You can expect an adrenline rush like no other, and you will make friends with other bow hunters, and just enjoy being in the great outdoors!!!
#3
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Maine
Welcome NewB,
There is quite a bit of information about bow hunting that it couldn't possibly be answered in a single post. Have you ever shot a bow before? If you haven't you can expect to shoot for while beofre you will become proficient. It takes time and a lot of practice to shoot consistant groups.
Another thing to expect is it is going to take a good proshop to get you set up with your first bow. As a newb It is imperative you get a setup that fits you correctly so you can shoot with good form. A shooting lesson is a good idea if you don't have someone to show you proper form. Getting started on the right foot is very important so you don't develope bad habits early. Bad habits can last a life time and can also be very difficult to get rid of.
Lastly you can expect to find a life time of the most up close and personal hunting you can imagine. Getting close to your quarry is not an accident in bow hunting. It's a way of life and extremely addicting. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Good luck and if you have specific questions feel free to fire away. We'll do our best to steer you in the right direction.
There is quite a bit of information about bow hunting that it couldn't possibly be answered in a single post. Have you ever shot a bow before? If you haven't you can expect to shoot for while beofre you will become proficient. It takes time and a lot of practice to shoot consistant groups.
Another thing to expect is it is going to take a good proshop to get you set up with your first bow. As a newb It is imperative you get a setup that fits you correctly so you can shoot with good form. A shooting lesson is a good idea if you don't have someone to show you proper form. Getting started on the right foot is very important so you don't develope bad habits early. Bad habits can last a life time and can also be very difficult to get rid of.
Lastly you can expect to find a life time of the most up close and personal hunting you can imagine. Getting close to your quarry is not an accident in bow hunting. It's a way of life and extremely addicting. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Good luck and if you have specific questions feel free to fire away. We'll do our best to steer you in the right direction.
#4
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Dekalb, Illinois
Hello NewbHunter and welcome to the forums. I am pretty new myself and have learned a great deal in a short amount of time. The professional atmosphere is 2nd to none on these boards and you will become a great archery enthusiast in no time.Again, welcome and post away on specifics too i.e Bow you have,or are shopping for, hunting experience etc....
#5
Joined: Sep 2004
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Well I would have to say that to me the most important things are learning about your bow backwards and forwards and good form. I would definately spend time at a good quality bow shop. You'll learn all kinds of invaluable info. Plus you need to pick up proper tuning and matinence of you bow. And then theres good form. Its not as important how many arrows you sling into a target as it is how your shooting each shot. What I do is shoot one arrow when im practicing. This gives me time to concentrate on my steps to shooting and to evaluate what im doing wrong if my shots off. It also saves on those expensive arrows. Shoot too many at a time and you'll be defletching and shooting the ones already in the target. Escpecially when you start shooting tight groups.[:'(] Also remember that shooting too much can actually make you a worse shooter by damaging muscle. Shoot every other day after you get your sights set where you want them. Anyways thats just my two cents and theres plenty of other and better bow hunters on this site. Good luck and welcome to the sport, your going to love it.




