Question for the Bow Hunters

Set up the stand for the prevailing wind when the season starts and if the wind is wrong don't hunt it. Take all proper scent precautions (scent free clothes wash, scent killer spray, shower in scent free soap, store bow hunting clothes in big Ziploc bags). Oh, and last but not least you better get to practicing. That means choose a bow and get to shooting it. Good luck! There are quite a few bow hunters here that will give you plenty of advice.

It's my personal opinion that if you are able to shoot a bow then a crossbow is like cheating. I know its really not, but it just seems like it to me. Since, I assume from your name, you live in the 318 area, bass pro in BC has the indoor range and a large selection of bows. If money is an issue look at the redhead bows that are made my diamond. I shoot the Kronik. It's a good bow for the money. The best thing for you to do right now is to find the bow you like and shoot a lot.

Once you figure out the bow situation I would find out what stand/step setup you are going to use and hang it ASAP with as little comotion as possible. Also, I would practice getting situated in your stand and ready to hunt. You don't want to go into an area with deer perhaps bedding near your feeder on opening day and make all kinds of noise because it is you first time in the stand with a bow etc. Figure out where and how you are going to hoist and then hang your bow so you can reach it quietly...

PSE would be a good bow for you to start on.....just remember if the bow is 500 bucks be prepared to spend 400 on accessories.

One thing you might want to consider is the relatively new sight from Trophy Ridge React

You sight in your 20 yd pin and 30 yd pin and your are automatically sighted in at 40, 50 and 60. Pretty cool and actually works.

Good luck!

I'm assuming that you are a younger, able body hunter. If so, get an affordable compound. Look for a second hand one to get into the sport. Do not, repeat.....do not pussy out and get a crossbow. The joy of bow hunting is the satisfaction that you can take a deer at an ethical range by doing something other than pointing and pulling a trigger.

You may have already waited too late for this season. It takes hundreds and hundreds of shots before you can develop the habit of doing the same things every time. That's the key to successful shot placement.

Enjoy!!!