Big_man_huntin Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 ok I am very new to Bowhunting. This is my first and I have no idea where to even begin. I have no idea what im doing. When do you use grunt calls and rattling antlers, what are the best times to go hunting, and any other tips you have. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 First make sure you are legal...after you have mastered the legalities and state regulations, you probably need to find a place to hunt. If you have these two things in order, you need to make absolutely sure you can shoot accurately conistently before you start flinging arrows at wild animals. Its important that you are familiar with the vitals, and where to aim and what shots are ethical high percentage shots. You can't just walk out there and start lobbing arrows and hoping to make contact. Understand the importance of safety - especially when climbing trees...Also during fire arms seasons. Know your target, don't shoot at something just because you "think" it is a deer. Know what is beyond your target. Utilize the wind. Do your best to control your scent. Don't be sloppy and stink up the woods. Also, try your best to understand the terrain you are hunting - this will assist you in controling your scent, and help you understand deer patterns on that property. Use aerial photos to locate travel corridors. By knowing this, you can get an idea of how to enter and exit the property without bumping deer all over the place. This is some decent starter advice...the rest of your knowledge will come from the time you put in on stand. I am sure there will be more good advice posted on here, so continue to read. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterwebb Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 First make sure you are legal...after you have mastered the legalities and state regulations, you probably need to find a place to hunt. If you have these two things in order, you need to make absolutely sure you can shoot accurately conistently before you start flinging arrows at wild animals. Its important that you are familiar with the vitals, and where to aim and what shots are ethical high percentage shots. You can't just walk out there and start lobbing arrows and hoping to make contact. Understand the importance of safety - especially when climbing trees...Also during fire arms seasons. Know your target, don't shoot at something just because you "think" it is a deer. Know what is beyond your target. Utilize the wind. Do your best to control your scent. Don't be sloppy and stink up the woods. Also, try your best to understand the terrain you are hunting - this will assist you in controling your scent, and help you understand deer patterns on that property. Use aerial photos to locate travel corridors. By knowing this, you can get an idea of how to enter and exit the property without bumping deer all over the place. This is some decent starter advice...the rest of your knowledge will come from the time you put in on stand. I am sure there will be more good advice posted on here, so continue to read. Dan yea what he said one thing he didnt hit on is time to hunt any time is a good time to hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceArcher Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Everthing above plus... Well first of all...you are in a good state to hunt whitetials. There are good deer in NE. I would order a good hunting magazine that gives tips. This sounds stupid but hit the library and read the deer special issues of outdoor life and f&S...that should help quit a bit. Then get your bow sigthed in real good and become automatic out to 40 yards...buck fevor can be real bad even for the best archers. I would suggest you get a 3d deer target and shoot the heck out of it. lastly....start spending a bunch of time in a tree. If you bowhunt the main rut probably aroudn Nov. 5 - 15th in your neck of the woods just being in a tree and practicing scent control will be enough...take a grunt call or doe bleat and hit it every once in a while. However, at that time bucks are running hard after does and you might just hook up with a giant NE whitetial your first year out. Remember...you can't kill a big buck while of RT forums...you have to get in the woods. Good luck and remember to have fun. Even a small buck is a trophy if it is your first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 what they said!!:flex: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 First make sure you are legal...after you have mastered the legalities and state regulations, you probably need to find a place to hunt. If you have these two things in order, you need to make absolutely sure you can shoot accurately conistently before you start flinging arrows at wild animals. Its important that you are familiar with the vitals, and where to aim and what shots are ethical high percentage shots. You can't just walk out there and start lobbing arrows and hoping to make contact. Understand the importance of safety - especially when climbing trees...Also during fire arms seasons. Know your target, don't shoot at something just because you "think" it is a deer. Know what is beyond your target. Utilize the wind. Do your best to control your scent. Don't be sloppy and stink up the woods. Also, try your best to understand the terrain you are hunting - this will assist you in controling your scent, and help you understand deer patterns on that property. Use aerial photos to locate travel corridors. By knowing this, you can get an idea of how to enter and exit the property without bumping deer all over the place. This is some decent starter advice...the rest of your knowledge will come from the time you put in on stand. I am sure there will be more good advice posted on here, so continue to read. Dan Way to represent HCO, Dan! Excellent advice imho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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