Author Topic: Chasing deer with a bow... (Read 6429 times)

Little Fish · « **on:** December 31, 2008, 01:43:37 PM »

Is there any particular reason why I should or should not consider hunting deer with a bow next year? I have one of each (modern rifle, muzzleloader, bow). I've already made the switch to a bow for elk hunting, but have been thinking about switching for deer too. Just curious what you guy's thoughts are.
LF

huntnphool · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2008, 01:48:16 PM »

What are you targeting, whitetail, mule deer or blacktail?

fc2038 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2008, 05:01:52 PM »

the only reason i am not hunting deer with a bow next year is because I have 11 points for deer and want to use it on a rifle tag. Just some insight

Little Fish · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2009, 02:09:03 PM »

blacktail

Hoytstaffshooter83 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2009, 04:42:57 PM »

why not? longer season, more time in the woods, first in the woods, and thats not mentioning its by far the only way to hunt

SpokaneSlayer · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2009, 04:46:11 PM »

Elkslayer · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:56:33 PM »

Longer, better season more challenging and more rewarding! If you've bow hunted for elk during the rut you know what im talking about.

coonhound · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2009, 05:33:20 PM »

I switched 7 years ago and will never go back.

Coon

Bunkster · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2009, 01:59:38 PM »

I switched 5 years ago....it is so much better.

Gobble · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2009, 02:07:31 PM »

I've hunted/killed deer and elk with a bow, ML, and rifle. IMO I have to say I think its easier to harvest an animal with a bow. You get to them first when they are naive and you get to hunt them last when they are in their winter migrations. I have had success with each weapon but I think its far easier for me to harvest them with a bow not to mention very satisfying when you stalk within 10-15 yrds of an animal.

Little Fish · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2009, 01:18:59 PM »

Thanks for the responses. Although I haven't connected yet, hunting elk with a bow has been exciting...that's why I'm considering the switch. I thought it would be more difficult taking a deer with a bow, but then again I haven't really tried it.

boneaddict · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2009, 01:21:15 PM »

Unless there is a special permit or something holding you back, I'd say go for it. How prficient are you with either weapon. I had a bow for 10 years before I thought I was good enough with it to morally hunt with one.

Dmanmastertracker · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2009, 02:21:00 PM »

LOL, pose the question to the general, or deer hunting thread you may get more varied answers. This was my first year of bow hunting after a lot of good and successful years rifle hunting. I had planned on hunting 30 plus days, but only got out 18-20 due to work. I can say I saw far less game than I ever have rifle hunting. I still also encountered just as many, if not more idiots and hunting pressure in general in the same areas I have hunted rifle. I will reserve judgment for a couple more years, but if this year was any indication, I'm not sold yet. I do really enjoy just shooting my bow, so it wouldn't bother me not not hunt with one, at this point but who knows in a couple more years.

mossback91 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2009, 02:36:52 PM »

From what i have seen by running around during archery season and going out in the field with archery hunting friends most of my general areas are far less crowded during archery seasons

Dmanmastertracker · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2009, 03:08:44 PM »

Quote from: mossback91 on January 05, 2009, 02:36:52 PM

From what i have seen by running around during archery season and going out in the field with archery hunting friends most of my general areas are far less crowded during archery seasons

There's just too many people over here in general...

Hoytstaffshooter83 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2009, 11:06:50 PM »

hands down archery has less pressure then rifle season, not to mention never worrying about bullets flying your way.. never good... I rarely ever see another hunter in the areas I hunt.... if you think its to crowded work your ass off and get some private property.. I get new land yearly.... its not that hard

Little Fish · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:24:58 PM »

I've been shooting my bow for a couple years with a fair amount of practice time throughout the year (especially in the months leading up to the season opener) so I feel proficient with my bow. Based on my experience rifle/muzzleloader hunting for blacktail it seems like it would be very very difficult getting close. Maybe I would be better off going after mulies?

rasbo · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:28:52 PM »

bow hunting is awsome,I would bow hunt till I couldnt pull one.I miss it

Hoytstaffshooter83 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2009, 11:36:44 PM »

getting close to a blacktail is easier IMO then a mature mulie.. mulies live in mainly open terrain, balckies live mostly in thicker..... I have arrowed quite a few of both.. the difficulty lies within where you are hunting and what variables you are up against.. I have had hunts last hours and some last weeks for both types..

deerslyr · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2009, 06:17:05 PM »

This year while bear hunting i saw so many nice blacktails walkin around in september that im gunna try and switch to archery this year

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