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Bow Hunting Advice
Posted on 8/18/14 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 8/18/14 at 5:41 pm
I have been duck hunting and deer hunting my entire life, but finally pulled the trigger on a bow. Living in Kansas, it's almost a must to shoot the big boys. I picked up a 2010 PSE Bowmadness XL, but have yet to get out and shoot it. With the season right around the corner, I'm anxious to feel confident enough to get in a stand. Anybody have any tips or advice for a beginning bow hunter?
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Posted on 8/18/14 at 5:47 pm to LSUShock
Shoot. A lot.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 5:54 pm to LSUShock
Is it sighted in yet?
Start shooting at 20 yds until you can hit a target the size of a quarter. Then move back to 30yds. Should be able to hit a target that's about 3" in diameter.
Start shooting at 20 yds until you can hit a target the size of a quarter. Then move back to 30yds. Should be able to hit a target that's about 3" in diameter.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 5:56 pm to LSUShock
Shot but I would limit it to say 10 shot sessions. You will get tired and develop bad habits.
Shoot different angles and positions, sitting, standing, turned way around in the stand and stuff like that. Know your equipment and where it is when you are on the stand.
Shoot different angles and positions, sitting, standing, turned way around in the stand and stuff like that. Know your equipment and where it is when you are on the stand.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 6:05 pm to bbvdd
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Start shooting at 20 yds until you can hit a target the size of a quarter. Then move back to 30yds. Should be able to hit a target that's about 3" in diameter.
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Don't over think it. A deer's vitals are about 6-8" in diameter so your max range should be where you are consistently putting it in a 4-5" circle--what ever that range may be.
Also I'm going to go against the grain and say to not practice too much. Over practicing will put extra wear on your bowstring and can cause you to develop bad habits (flinching).
I went all gung-ho into bowhunting and was so obsessed with doing things just perfect that I got burned out and quit for a few years. Picked my bow back up with a much more relaxed attitude and have been greatly enjoying ever since.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 6:44 pm to LSUShock
Find a consistent anchor point, preferably bone to bone (knuckle to jawbone for example). Without a repeatable anchor you are going to struggle with shot consistentcy.
Other than that make sure the bow fits you draw length wise, that you aren't trying to use too much draw weight (you should be able to sit in a chair with your feet off of the ground and comfortably draw your bow), and that your arrows are the correct spine.
Other than that make sure the bow fits you draw length wise, that you aren't trying to use too much draw weight (you should be able to sit in a chair with your feet off of the ground and comfortably draw your bow), and that your arrows are the correct spine.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 7:16 pm to Raz4back
Practice at different angles on a 3d target in your stand with full gear on.
I agree with limiting yourself each session to prevent bad habits from fatigue. If i hit my target with 3 arrows i'm done for that day.
Buy a wrist sling and dont grip your bow to prevent torque
Shoot your broadheads before you hunt with them.
I agree with limiting yourself each session to prevent bad habits from fatigue. If i hit my target with 3 arrows i'm done for that day.
Buy a wrist sling and dont grip your bow to prevent torque
Shoot your broadheads before you hunt with them.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 8:29 pm to tigers225
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Practice at different angles on a 3d target in your stand with full gear on.
I agree with limiting yourself each session to prevent bad habits from fatigue. If i hit my target with 3 arrows i'm done for that day.
Buy a wrist sling and dont grip your bow to prevent torque
Shoot your broadheads before you hunt with them.
All good points, especially shooting a 3d target from stand. Angles affect more than you might think.
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