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Bow hunting tips
Posted on 11/15/11 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 11/15/11 at 6:01 pm
I have always been a big outdoorsman, with the exception of deer hunting. However, I was recently given a nice Matthews bow and I am looking to get into the sport.
I have plenty of access to hunting property (friends and family's) but I have no idea where to start besides just getting out there and practicing.
Any general advice for a beginner?
I have plenty of access to hunting property (friends and family's) but I have no idea where to start besides just getting out there and practicing.
Any general advice for a beginner?
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Posted on 11/15/11 at 6:05 pm to CalcuttaTigah
practice all the time. And then just dive right in. Bow hunting like most other things is all trial and error. You're gonna spook deer, just make sure to learn from it. Set up downwind, cover your face, and dont move like your in a big ole box stand.
Oh and bring me to your property and youll have one down within 2 hunts
Oh and bring me to your property and youll have one down within 2 hunts
Posted on 11/15/11 at 6:39 pm to CalcuttaTigah
Patience.
You may need to hold a draw for a while, so consider that when choosing a draw weight.
You can shoot through newspaper to tune your bow - stop your arrow from fishtailing or dolphining to fly true.
Arrow stiffness and broadhead weight will have an effect on the above.
Try to be consistent with your hold and release.
You may need to hold a draw for a while, so consider that when choosing a draw weight.
You can shoot through newspaper to tune your bow - stop your arrow from fishtailing or dolphining to fly true.
Arrow stiffness and broadhead weight will have an effect on the above.
Try to be consistent with your hold and release.
Posted on 11/15/11 at 7:30 pm to CalcuttaTigah
Before you set up in a stand, shoot your hunting setup, meaning practice enough with your hunting arrows and hunting broadheads that you're comfortable with the sights. I practiced like crazy but never shot my broadheads until the day I first hunted with em. Dangit.
This post was edited on 11/15/11 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 11/15/11 at 7:33 pm to CalcuttaTigah
Practice and patience. Very fun and at times the most frustrating thing on earth.
Posted on 11/15/11 at 8:23 pm to CalcuttaTigah
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Bow hunting tips
Bow hunting is the best shooting sport in my opinion. I've been bow hunting since the late 70's, Bow hunting makes you a much better rifle hunter if you choose to continue rifle hunting. I basically on gun hunt now during the rut and bow hunt the rest of the time. Practice shooting sitting down and standing up. A range finder is a must. Don't get discouraged...If you are able to draw on the first deer you shoot at without getting busted you have done a good job.
Posted on 11/15/11 at 8:47 pm to CalcuttaTigah
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Bow hunting tips
Don't get fat
Posted on 11/15/11 at 10:10 pm to CalcuttaTigah
Never hunt a good spot on a bad wind.
Posted on 11/15/11 at 10:29 pm to CalcuttaTigah
Make sure you take everything you'll need before you go hunting. Check list sorta. Don't forget TP & thermal cell 
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