Girlfriend wants to learn to shoot a bow. Recommendations?

[whuppinstick]

My girlfriend wants to get into bow hunting, but she's pretty wishy washy on it and really just wants to learn to shoot a bow.  I don't want to buy a bow that she can't also hunt deer with.  Any recommendations on a light enough bow for a girl who has a fairly weak upper body but could still be used to kill a deer at 30 yards?

[Disturbed1]

We've had this discussion a few times before. See if this helps

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,100911.0/topicseen.html

[whuppinstick]

We've had this discussion a few times before. See if this helps

Awesome, thanks! Are most of the bows on the link able to kill a deer, as well?  I'm not an archery expert so I don't know what poundage (or yardage per pound) is considered a minimum to kill a deer.  I've only ever shot 50+lb bows, so I don't know if a 30lb bow will be good enough for a deer at 30 yards?  I doubt she'll be shooting beyond 30 yards.

[Swatson]

40lb draw is the minimum in Wa.

[Disturbed1]

Technically she would have to draw 40 pounds to be legal by the regs....my 14 year old daughter shoots the bear apprentice 2 and it is adjustable from 20-40 pounds i believe.  she still hasnt shot anything live yet, but she can pop the 30 yard target at the range pretty good but i wouldnt feel comfortable letting her shoot to 40 yet.

[buckfvr]

Teach her or get her archery lessons......once she is a  proficient archer, move on to hunting. 

Id get her going at a local club where she will meet  and shoot with other women and through them she will understand her own interests better.  Nothing worse than a hunter in camp who really doesnt want to hunt.

Just the club archery thing is a great fun social enviroment.  SHould be great fun for her.  Good luck..........

[MR5x5]

Never try to teach a girlfriend anything. Unless you want an X!!

[Special T]

  Get her some lessons!

[fastdam]

Get her a quality modern bow. Set up a range at your house and shoot with her. Show her some of the basics but dont critisize. My girl has a bowtech assasin sd and loves it. Its light, and attractive. Dont waste your time buying a "girl " bow with pink highlights and female marketing names.  Dont fall into the starter bow mentality.

[pianoman9701]

Get her a quality modern bow. Set up a range at your house and shoot with her. Show her some of the basics but dont critisize. My girl has a bowtech assasin sd and loves it. Its light, and attractive. Dont waste your time buying a "girl " bow with pink highlights and female marketing names.  Dont fall into the starter bow mentality.

I respectfully disagree. Get her into a shop that rents bows. Have her shoot a few times before you spend that kind of money. Archery isn't for everyone. Depending on where you live, there should be a bow shop in the area that can rent you and fairly high quality bow, especially if you're looking to buy in the future. then if she likes it, I agree with this comment. Get her a good quality bow and the right accoutrements to go with it. That's right, I said accoutrements.

[coachcw]

go see denton at rock creek , his wife darcie shoots and he mave have her bow tech there to shoot , bowtech really has a nice line t work from.

[SemperFidelis97]

I bought my wife a pink martin leopard its been a great bow she hasn't hunted with it yet, but she enjoys shooting some arrows in the backyard with me.  The best part is it was a very reasonable bow for her to get started with, and it will kill anything that we have around here.

[Pigfuz]

Hands down go with the Mission Craze by Mathews.  It is a very good quality bow for a budget.  I bought my girlfriend one and she loves it.  It is nice because it is extremely adjustable 30-70 pounds and 18-30 inch draw length.  (Most Adjustable bow on the market and number one bow sold in 2012).

[salmonslayer]

I agree take it to Denton.  They have beginner archery classes at the range there too.  Rock Creek Archery.

[6haase6]

Got mine the diamond infinite edge started with low poundage and worked up as she got comfortable. She pulling sixty now. It's a great bow smooth, darn near silent and pretty fast shooter.