Gonna pick up Archery, what the heck do i need...

[uplandhunter870]

obviously you need a bow, hold and/or shoot as many as you can eventually one will "speak" to you. as far as draw weight, find a weight that you can pull back smooth and relatively easily. theres no need to try and give yourself a hernia when drawing your bow back. as well as some arrows and field tips, broadheads come later, talk to someone at a pro shop they will have a good idea of what spine will match your bow.

just to get shooting:
you'll also need a sight (front and peep for compound), release (if you go compound), eventually a quiver, stabalizer (length is person preference) and a target if you plan on shooting in the backyard or away from the range (i prefer to make my own with a good sized box and some cans of Great Stuff foam, PM me and i can elaborate), a set of allen wrenchs and a rest
i dont like arm guards personally to me getting slapped on the forearm is a sharp reminder my form is not what is should be.

Items to get later for hunting:
a good range finder
camo to match hunting area
broadheads
quiver (if not already obtained) your hunting style will help decide bolt on versus detachable

the most valuable asset in my opinion is find a buddy who bow hunts or buddy up with someone at a local range. that person's experience, advice and guidance is worth more than any gadget or doodad.

[Button Nubbs]

Take a lesson. Nip those bad habits before they start.

[buckfvr]

 

[funkster]

I have a full set up in the archery classified. You can see it here http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/for/2730306193.html

I am flexible on the price,the bow is ready to shoot!

If it is not what you are looking for I would suggest a stop in at  Nock Point Archery in mount lake terrace 425-672-8080! You will not find better customer service!

[Bean Counter]

If you start now, there should be no reason you couldn't be proficient enough to hunt with a bow next season

Yep, just try to schedule it out. write out days on the calendar you must shoot--after several months regular practice you'll get up there.


+1 for the used bows. Lots of 'used' bows out there for sale that are less than a year old. I got an $800+ setup for $400 when I started. Just make sure you shoot that particular bow and that it feels good.

[PolarBear]

The number one, most important tool in archery is patience! 

[huntnphool]

 Make sure you get a bow with training wheels.......depending on how the vote went you might think about picking up some lumenoks after the regs come out too.

[carpsniperg2]

Make sure you get a bow with training wheels.......depending on how the vote went you might think about picking up some lumenoks after the regs come out too.

 

[DoubleJ]

If you start now, there should be no reason you couldn't be proficient enough to hunt with a bow next season

Yep, just try to schedule it out. write out days on the calendar you must shoot--after several months regular practice you'll get up there.


+1 for the used bows. Lots of 'used' bows out there for sale that are less than a year old. I got an $800+ setup for $400 when I started. Just make sure you shoot that particular bow and that it feels good.

I got a $400 set up for $200.  Don't be afraid to get a bow that's older.  Mine was made in 2000.  I bought it in 2010.  It killed plenty of deer and elk for the old owner just fine.  Newer may be better but older works just fine.

[huntnphool]

Make sure you get a bow with training wheels.......depending on how the vote went you might think about picking up some lumenoks after the regs come out too.

 

 Its a joke Carps, relax.

[DoubleJ]

And finding a release that you like is important too.  Most on the market are wrist releases.  I hate those.  I like to have the glove style with the dowel that fits in my hand.  Just makes me feel like I'm pulling it better.

[DoubleJ]

And remember, Sims Vibration Labs/Limbsaver is a local company based in Shelton

[DoubleJ]

And go ahead and sell your rifle.  You won't go back

[carpsniperg2]

Make sure you get a bow with training wheels.......depending on how the vote went you might think about picking up some lumenoks after the regs come out too.

 

 Its a joke Carps, relax.

What part of my post wasn't relaxed? If you want to see me not relaxed I can show you but its not a pretty thing

[high country]

I would just get a longbow or recurve.....then you don't need all the trinkets. My compound is a few years old, but never sees the sun with my trad gear handy.