re: Bow hunting tips

Post your draw length, draw weight, and the model of bow that you have and I can point you in the right direction on arrow spine. If you are shooting underspined arrows you will never get consistent groups with broadheads and you will not get the penetration that your bow is capable of.

Set your draw weight at something that you can COMFORTABLY draw and HOLD for a few seconds. I

Buy a quality release, I never knew how good I could shoot until I got rid of my $20 release. You don't have to buy the most expensive, I shoot a Scott Little Goose which cost me around $60. My groups at 50 yards were 4-5 inches before and are 3 inches on my worst days now.

Watch some videos on YouTube on proper form. Pay particular attention to your anchor points. You will never be consistent if you don't have at least 2 consistent anchor points.

When bow hunting playing the wind is critical compared to hunting with a gun. Once you see a deer with a gun in your hand you can usually immediately take a shot. Often times with a bow you see the deer several minutes before you have the opportunity to shoot. Obviously the longer the deer is in the area, the more likely it is to bust you.

Make sure you have good cover around you while on the stand. When a deer is 20 yards and in they will pick you off quick if you are out in the open, especially if you are standing.

Be patient when you get ready to draw, I can't count how many times I was busted during the draw when I first started bow hunting.

If you shoot right handed, set up with your left shoulder pointed where you most expect to see the deer to minimize your movement.

If you are taking a close shot, maintain your form by bending at the waist. One of the most common reasons for missing with a bow is when a hunter drops his bow arm rather than bending at the waist.

I could go on and on, but those are the most important pieces of advice I can give you without typing a book.