Guest stokes21 Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 im new to bowhunting and i need some tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE!!!! Work on your form. The key to consistent shooting, is to be consistent in your form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips -Like already stated, you can NOT practice enough for bowhunting. -Try to hang and stand and practice from it as well as on the ground. -Also move your targets to unknown distances not just at the 10, 20, 30, etc yardage markers. -Only use super sharp broad heads and make dang sure you practice a bit with those on too. Some broadhead will not hit exactly like your field points do. A missed shot on a deer is a bad time to learn this... -While hunting use some sort of cover. If in a stand then try to use surrounding branches and leafy cover to break up your outline. Hang stands as high as you feel comfortable sitting in all day long and not worried to stand and sit at will. -Hang them down wind from where the deer trail is or where you expect the deer to be for the shot. -Clear out shooting lane months in advance so the deer will get use to the are being different. -I even put out yardage marking at 10, 20, and 30 yards with orange surveyors tape to help me judge distance in low light. (Ok all light-LOL) -Take great measures to be as scent free as possible. Bow hunting is an up close and personal sport. Wind and scent will kill a hunt before you even know there is one. -Hunting on the ground you should use a pop up blind of some sort or build a natural material blind to conceal yourself as drawing a bow on the ground will bust you real fast. There are a few more and I will let others chime in but this is a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips Watch videos on proper form and adhere to them like glue. Nothing messes up more hunters and especially archers than learning the wrong habits in the first place. If there is a coach of sorts at your local college or pro shop, then I would strongly suggest going to them to learn proper form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips Keep the wind in your face, and remember to turn around before you pee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips If your going to hunt from a treestand, BY ALL MEANS WHERE A SAFETY HARNESS!! All the tips in the world won't matter if you fall out of a tree while bowhunting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips I think Tominator said it all! Are you new to shooting a bow also? If this is the case, your choice of a bow is important. The bow must feel comfortable in your hand (the grip is important), you need to be able to come to full draw without straining (watching the "pros" on the videos will give you the wrong idea) and hold at full draw for at least 30 seconds, and do not worry about arrow speed. As previously mentioned, you can not practice too much, although you can make your practice sessions too long, which results in fatigue and poor shooting habits. Also, only perfect practice makes perfect, thus, use good form. When actually hunting, keep your shots within your affective shooting range, which to me means being able to keep all your shots within a four inch circle (six inch circle would probably be sufficient), have respect for the animal you are hunting. Use a harness when hunting from a treestand and do not carry your bow during the climb, use a rope to pull up/lower your equipment. Do not limit yourself to hunting from a elevated stand, hunting from the ground is very doable and more exciting. Try spot and stalk also. Learn when to move, when to be still and that the kill is just the end result and not necessary to have an enjoyable hunt. Read or watch as much about the art of bow hunting as possible, but keep in mind there is a lot of misleading information out there, and what works for me might not work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yooperkenny Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips [*]Safety harness as Lou said [*]Respect for the animal - take only high percentage shots with a sharp broadhead [*]Did anyone mention you need to practice a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deadeye270 Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips it takes a lot more thought around stand placement for bow rather than gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips Ask around and find the best pro-shop around to select or set up a bow. Also, ASK QUESTIONS!! My theory, why fight my way through it, when I can get there quicker by letting others help me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcs3344 Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Re: general bowhunting tips wear some cover scent hunt high but safe always remember the does in the picture and that they have eyes too and practice practice practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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