JimT Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 What's the #1 tip you would give to a new bowhunter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Dont forget the arrows at home:D funny but way too true;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Rangefinder......................End of story. #2 tip...............Animals look larger when you are sitting on stand 20 foot above them. #3.............Bend at the waist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Remember the two P's......Patience and Pratice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Scout.... 1.) learn the land you are hunting extremely well 2.) learn the behavior of the animals inhabiting the land you hunt, and how they use it 3.) never stop scouting...you can never learn enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Scout.... 1.) learn the land you are hunting extremely well 2.) learn the behavior of the animals inhabiting the land you hunt, and how they use it 3.) never stop scouting...you can never learn enough... Ditto...that would be my #1 too. Try to scout with as little impact as possible on the game you're hunting too. Bowhunting is about hunting your game up close and personal so prepare for it that way. #2 would be know your limitations for hitting targets with hair on it. Hitting practice targets that don't move are easy by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Dont forget the arrows at home:D funny but way too true;) This goes along the same line. Bring an extra release. I once climbed up a tree, got comfortable then realized that I left my release in my truck a half mile away . Had to walk back during prime time to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 What's the #1 tip you would give to a new bowhunter? Put the wind in your face, or at the very least, at your side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Practice with the broadheads you are hunting with no matter what the make, model, brand or $ . If they don't fly true, who cares how good of a shot you are or how great of a setup you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Silence is golden. If you can hear a rustle outta your clothing upon draw... It ain't quiet enough. I'll second the wind as #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimpy Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Practice, Practice, Practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfarmer Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Practice shooting the bow Practice shooting the bow from a stand and different angles(deer arent going to stand broadside like your 3d target for 2 days and not move) Bow draw weight - Lower it 5-10pounds compared to what you shoot standing up in the yard. You will find out why when you try drawing motionless on a nice buck. 60-70pounds feels like 90 your first time! Scout! Scout right before a rain or middle daylight hours. Try to aviod going into your hunting areas more than you half to. Its best to scout from a distance and then go in a hang your stand and get out. Take a compass and mark the wind for that stand Expect the unexpected. Never focus on one trail or spot. 9 time sout of 10, a mature bucks going to come from downwind of you where you DONT have a shot. Buy scent away spray and if you can scent lok clothing. I hunted for years with walmart style clothing and just covered myself in scent away spray. Never had a issue unless conditons just sukked. I dont use the soaps and etc. I save my cash on that stuff and spend elsewhere lol. Im not saying it doesnt help though. if hunting from a stand, DO NOT TRIM EVERY SINGLE LIMB. Ive seen hunters clearhunt there tree and every tree within 40 yards. Picture someone coming into your house and taking everything out. Wouldnt you notice?? buy a trail camera or two, three, 4, 5, or 6 LOL.. I have 5 cuddeback captures and love them! That way you get a idea whats there and what time they move. ok, I can write a book on this crap but bascially just practice and hunt your area when the wind is right. Sure you can hunt on a bad wond, but you bascially screwed any chance at a nice buck for that season. Avoid being in your hunting area anymore than you have to! goodluck:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I used to would say the wind is the most important. But so many bowhunters get hurt falling from treestands every year, wear that safety vest! Dont even get in a tree if you dont have it. No deer is worth facing injury or death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 This is from experience .... Stay calm and most of all ...... BREATHE !! .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 practice shooting in real hunting positions, clothing, and setups A LOT and as comfortably beyhond the range you think you'll take game at as possible. secondly, don't be caught up with all the toys and gadgets of todays hunting industry. bring with you what's managable. the more stuff you have to work with, the more stuff there is to fail or cause a situation to get busted or not be successful. the gear out there is amazing, just remember to keep things reasonable. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILAntlrAddct Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 As you said NEW bowhunter: The two P's- Practice & Patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 #1. Safety above all else. Wear your harness and not a chest belt. Always let someone know you're exact location. #2. Tune your equipment or have a professional tune it for you to your EXACT specifications. No exceptions. If your equipment is out of tune, no amount of practice can fix that. You owe it to your prey to do that for ethical humane kills. #3. Practice as you would hunt. If all of your hunting takes place in a tree, then only practice from a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I guess my number one tip for a new bowhunter has been taken for granted by the previous posters. 1. Find a good place to hunt. All the rest doesn't matter at all unless you have a place to hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Dont forget the Thermacell!!! I dont care how prepared you are, if you got skeeters like i do in October, it is absolutely impossible to remain on the stand without some protection. I have even used OFF when the wind was right, only way possible to hunt in the swamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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