clrj3514 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 ok everybody i know there is a sticky for bow tuning tips & tricks but i wanna start a thread of tips for beginner archers like myself. ANYTHING u think i may need to know for bowhuntin. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I think that anything that would be in there would be for beginners as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I think that anything that would be in there would be for beginners as well! now is that for bowhunting in general or just for bow tuning? because i'm talkin bout wat to buy, how to tune, shooing, hunting, the whole nine yards in words that a rookie can understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Better yet, when you have a question, ask it! Believe me, there will be somebody in here that will answer your question! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Better yet, when you have a question, ask it! Believe me, there will be somebody in here that will answer your question! ;) ok i will. thanks john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I dont mean this in anyway hurtful or harmful to you: Seek Professional Help And while your at the local proshop ask every question that comes to your mind...Every Question! Ask all of the "Why are you doing this and that's" you can come up with. When you see what thier doing and hear why it will make more sense. Seeing the advice in print is good if you have an idea of what is being talked about. Your mind will wrap around things better when you can have "Hands On" experience at the same time your hearing it. Aside from the most overlooked fact about proshops: There are people there who Shoot very well and can explain why. Sure thier in the business to make money...and the best way to do that is to get you setup well. You'll often find someone to shoot with while your there who will walk you through any problems and possibly a new friend and hunting partner too! Here's a few newbie questions I asked that helped me alot: What's that? Why is that there? What does that do? What do I need to go hunting with this? How much is this going to cost? Is there anything cheaper? Why should I spend that amount of money? ...and Do you have a lay-away plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 All of us here would be happy to help out when you have a question. Gary is right though. A good Pro shop is a great place to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 If you have a friend who shoots, shoto with them....I also read alot of magazines....they always will have bow stuff in there, even for beginners or not.... Me personally, I don't mess with my bow too much other than the sight, if I have an issue or need something done, I take it to the bow shop, I don't trust myself,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Watch the wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Sometimes you can't watch the wind, so in those cases, set up down wind of anticipated movement. Wing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 When you get a climber someday, tilt it slightly upwards before you climb. As you climb the stand will level out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Don't bog yourself down with too much gear--it's noisy and you probably don't need it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Don't forget a tow rope for your fanny or back pack. Climbing with your bow sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Invest in the very best equipment you can afford, especially clothing, read Goretex. The more comfortable you are, the longer you can stay on stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Smile at the people that may ridicule you for bowhunting, deep down, they admire you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumper_89 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Keep your head up. It is very easy to get down on yourself while bowhunting (missed shots, bad weather, slow activity, etc). Just go out and enjoy yourself, you will learn as you go. Oh and practice, practice, practice. You will thank yourself when the shot counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 watch the wind sometimes you can't watch the wind, so in those cases, set up down wind of anticipated movement. Wing it. when you get a climber someday, tilt it slightly upwards before you climb. As you climb the stand will level out. don't bog yourself down with too much gear--it's noisy and you probably don't need it anyway. don't forget a tow rope for your fanny or back pack. Climbing with your bow sucks. invest in the very best equipment you can afford, especially clothing, read goretex. The more comfortable you are, the longer you can stay on stand. smile at the people that may ridicule you for bowhunting, deep down, they admire you. lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Another source of information would be an archery club if you have one within practical driving distance. There you will see every kind of archery equipment available and an owner to explain why they thought that they needed it. You will also get into the habit of regular shooting which is probably the best shooting tip available. There usually is some there that understand tuning and shooting form who are more than happy to explain them both to you. I found club members to be even more helpful than pro-shop proprietors because the club members were more free with their time, and not biased by trying to sell you something. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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