MUDRUNNER Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 A FEW DAYS SCOUTING DOESNT HURT,AND STAY DOWNWIND OF WHERE YOU THINK THE DEER WILL BE.PRACTICE SHOOTING IN HUNTING SITUATIONS.IF YOU'RE HUNTING FROM A STAND,IT DOESNT HURT TO PRACTICE SHOOTING FROM ONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetro Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! Now you rshooting range. maybe put stick up around you with a small ribbon, or something to identify it, so you know how far you for a good shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! Being a first time BowHunter myself and with a whole summer of practice in the back yard range that happens to be premarked for yardage from 20-35 yrds. I became quite proficient with great groups at all the above yardages, but was not prepared for the first time in the old stand as the post above mentioned practice the hunting situations this is what I found out the hard way once in a stand at 15 feet it's hard to jugde distance and shot angles. I rectified the distance problem with surveyer tape by marking limbs and different yardages. The tape doesn't seem to bother the deer as long as don't touch it with bare hands to leave scent behind. As for the shot angle the only defense to that is to practice it from the hieght you going to hunt from. If I have booboed on something Im sure one of the more experinced bow hunters here will correct me they are all a great help in here. by the way I did harvest my very first whitetail doe this season with a bow. Hope this helps and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! Know your yardages and wait for the deer to give you the shot angle. Good Luck. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! Know your capabilities, and don't get frustrated, but try to LEARN something every time you hunt...I try to keep this constant, and every season I know my land and the deer movements just a little better. Oh yeah,,,have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! [ QUOTE ] Can anyone give advice to a first time bow hunter? [/ QUOTE ] patience, patience, patience.............is the key! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! Do the opposit of everything I do, and you will kill lots of deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! These guys have pretty well named it all. Good luck and remember, patience is rewarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! Welcome to a life addicting sport. I've been hooked since 1977. I hope you like it, too. I recommend taking only shots your comfortable with. If that's 20 yards and closer, so be it. Only take broadside or quartering away shots. If treestand hunting, bend at the waist instead of just lowering your arm. Find a local archery shop you're comfortable with and spend time with the folks there. They'll make a big difference for you when something's not going right with your bow. Good luck and have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Re: first time bow hunter! Welcome to the forums! The more you are in the woods the more you will learn about bowhunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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