Getting into bow hunting

fitzy17 · #1 11-12-2014, 10:09 PM

I've only been hunting for 4 years or so but I wouldn't mind the possibility of getting into bow hunting in the near future.

My question is, where does a guy start? Can a guy go shoot arrows and practice without having to buy his own, or do guys buy their own bows and just practice as much as possible? Are there any tips/sites that can been given to increase my interest/knowledge for the discipline?

I'm sure I'll have more questions

petew · #2 11-12-2014, 11:15 PM

Usually the lane rental bows are pretty lame, but it will give you an Idea if you want to pursue it farther.
Be realistic with the budget you set for equipment, and decide if you want to go compound or traditional. each has it's followers and pro's and cons.

Remember bow hunting is about getting close, not shooting far, and archery is supposed to be fun.
You do not need a lot of draw weight either. So be realistic about what you can draw and shoot well. To much draw weight for your ability is not a good thing.

If you are intrested in the traditional side, Longbows and recurves get in contact with me and I can help .
Pete

Richard B. · #3 11-13-2014, 12:04 PM

your best friend to answer your questions is your local archery shop who can provide advice and rent bows

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #4 11-13-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard B.

your best friend to answer your questions is your local archery shop who can provide advice and rent bows

What Richard said..........

lol

Neil

double gun · #5 11-13-2014, 01:00 PM

Archery talk.com

If you go to a store, they will try to sell product.

SCHOOCH · #6 11-13-2014, 01:11 PM

Wait until Jimbows opens the doors up there, go see them and they will help you out, or go see Neil at Lost, he seems to be really helpful with everyone on here. I started bow hunting 10 years ago and Jim helped me out big time without the pressure of buying anything. Best thing you can do is hopefully have a friend that bow hunts and have him/her mentor you on the in/outs of the sport.

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #7 11-13-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by double gun

Archery talk.com

If you go to a store, they will try to sell product.

brohymn2 · #8 11-23-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by double gun

Archery talk.com

If you go to a store, they will try to sell product.

depends, if you have a qualitypro shopnear you I suggest going there since your gonna have to go there anyways to get your bow setup but the archerytalk classifieds is a great way to buy bows on the cheap, just be careful its addicting

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #9 11-24-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by double gun

Archery talk.com

If you go to a store, they will try to sell product.

In a sence you may be correct as that is how they put food on the table...more so with box stores...

Smaller shops will take the time...

As a shooter/bowhunter... most of us are "fanboys" of different brands..so suggestions and opinions may be one sided...

As a dealer...you can actually shoot several different brands and decide for yourself...Technical analysis may be more vast as they work on all or many brands...agreed they might not suggest a brand they dont carry...but there is usually a good reason for that!

Neil

brohymn2 · #10 12-01-2014, 06:54 AM

If you don't the limbd you can but limb decals from onestirnger

good luck with the with the seatfh

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #11 12-01-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

If you don't the limbd you can but limb decals from onestirnger

good luck with the with the seatfh

? huh...lol

SCHOOCH · #12 12-01-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

If you don't the limbd you can but limb decals from onestirnger

good luck with the with the seatfh

LOL......ya need more sleep

Vet6838 · #13 12-01-2014, 02:15 PM

If Jim-bows North is anything like Jim-bows south get yourself in there. i ended up buying a second had bow off here...and got burned with a dry fired bow (different story), Jim-bows sorted me out great and had me fixed and shooting in no time.
Ask every question you can think off, it may sound stupid but you will not be the first to ask, also from personal experience if you want to get into hunting for next season get a bow very soon and shoot that thing until it is like second nature, your hunting experience will be a lot better.
good luck

fitzy17 · #14 03-20-2015, 08:13 PM

well, as of today I am officially a journeyman electrician. I passed my branch exam and Im totally stoked I can stop focusing so much on school and get right into archery full on.
Id be a liar if I said that I wasn't distracted sitting on my computer looking up bowhunting information when I should have been doing homework or studying.. that seemed to happen often haha

Knotter · #15 03-20-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fitzy17

well, as of today I am officially a journeyman electrician. I passed my branch exam and Im totally stoked I can stop focusing so much on school and get right into archery full on.
Id be a liar if I said that I wasn't distracted sitting on my computer looking up bowhunting information when I should have been doing homework or studying.. that seemed to happen often haha

Congrats on the test! I hate to say it but you're hooked. Lots to learn and it's fun.