Bow hunting tips

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.

Practice and patience. Very fun and at times the most frustrating thing on earth.

You should always practice with your hunting setup before you bring it in the woods.

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Bow hunting tips

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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.

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.If you are able to draw on the first deer you shoot at without getting busted you have done a good job

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drawn on one this year, she saw me and hauled arse

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.

ditto this!
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.

Also when the time for the shot comes make sure you pick a spot and don't just shoot at the side of the deer. Broadside aim for just above the heart. if the deer jumps string they will drop into the arrow, giving you a double lung shot. Also if the deer is close, but quartered away, pick a spot that will allow the arrow to exit at the opposite front shoulder. If the deer is close and quartered halfway it will appear you are aiming too far back, but thiink of the path that the arrow will follow as it goes through the deer.

And finally.... practice, practice...practice!!!

Never hunt a good spot on a bad wind.

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Never hunt a good spot on a bad wind.

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Very true! Ive waited all year to hunt a spot, because I've been waiting for a NW wind, on a day I could go(work). Deer entered the flat from the west, up wind of my position eating acorns. Luckily I got him, as he was trying to circle downwind of my location. Big Bucks are just freaking smart. You hunt a spot, and they get your scent...Its over till next year, unless there's a hot doe/accident. Knowing when, where, when NOT to hunt(really important-hardest to fight back), when to stand, when to draw, how to overcome Target panic, is all a product of failure/learning. Be patient, your going to fail many more time than you succeed, but nothing compares to killing a Giant with your Bow.