Advice for a guy looking to start bow hunting.

[fisheral87]

Could you guys give some advice for someone who has not done any archery before, but is looking to get started?

Classes?

Buy the bow and start shooting?

How to go about buying a new setup?

Thanks,

Al

[D-Rock425]

Go to a few pro shops and ask some questions is how I would start. 

[Button Nubbs]

Once you get set-up with a bow go find someone who will give you a private lesson. Bad habits are hard to break. Listen to everything they say and shoot shoot shoot and shoot some more!

[blackhorn]

I wouldn't buy a set up right off bat.  I would get with someone that can guide you through everything.  Then make informed decisions about what best suits you.  When I first started I just jumped in and bought a bunch of stuff that I thought I needed, but didn't.  I also developed habits that took awhile to overcome. If you could find a class, that would be a great way to start.  Good luck and welcome to the "Dark Side".

[Snapshot]

Go to tbwonline.org and then to the contacts page and look for Myron's name and contact info. He lives in Marysville and might help.

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Go to tbwonline.org and then to the contacts page and look for Myron's name and contact info. He lives in Marysville and might help.

Good call since Myrone is right there... heck he can have him building his own bow!

[MIKEXRAY]

Hook up with someone that shoots, I'm sure if you ask around ( work, school, friends ) you will find someone that is into the sport. It has been my experience that people in this sport like to share info & help out new guys. Go to a shop & range and hang out, shoot some bows. Everyone has their own " expertise " , as you get to figure things out you can lean towards the style that best fits. You could even find someone on here to shoot with you and give you some insight.  Mike

[bow4elk]

Could you guys give some advice for someone who has not done any archery before, but is looking to get started?

Classes?

Buy the bow and start shooting?

How to go about buying a new setup?

Thanks,

Al

Call me and I can help you get started on the right foot.  Take a NBEF bowhunter education class too.  PM me for more info.

[carpsniperg2]

Go to a good pro shop, shoot as many bows as possible. Buy what ever fits you the best. Then just really practice! it makes a ton of diffrence. The sooner you get your setup, the more time you will have to practice.

[yakimarcher]

You should check out the nock point in Mount Lake Terrace. I dont know if it's still open, but they have used gear and a range. im pretty sure they used to do classes too.

[Ihuntelk2]

Ask a lot of questions, when you purchase your 1st bow i would say make it a USED bow at first. Just to make sure you want to commit to the sport, its not a cheap hobby by any means. Go to some 3-d shoots meet some people and enjoy.

[rasbo]

fill your mouth with marbles..Then every time ya learn something,and everytime you think ya have it right spit out a marble...Once you have lost all your marbles you will be ready...Have fun,keep it simple

[mjbskwim]

A lot of kids working the bow shops and they like to share how smart they are.
A good thing.
they will show you all the different bows and fixtures.

Bows seem to be like guns,they all feel a little different.So feel all you can.

And don't get too centered on the most expensive (cough mathews ) ones.I have a couple cheap models that shoot really well.

I'm not too keen on used bows,unless you really know the guy


I have been doing this for about a year and love it.

Good luck

[fisheral87]

Thanks guys. I have a buddy who bow hunts. I will try and shoot his bow first, then go from there. Hopefully there are some classes that are a bit further north.

Al

[Button Nubbs]

Bob hickey at the nock point is worth every penny. I promise