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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: savage.270 on October 10, 2012, 06:44:50 PM

Title: future new bow hunter
Post by: savage.270 on October 10, 2012, 06:44:50 PM: Hey guys. Im a rookie hunter this year. And im hunting modern firearm for deer and elk this year. But next year im goin to be hunting elk with a bow. Im lookin to buy the diamond archery infinite edge bow package. Ill be huntin the westside and was wonderin if you guys could give me any tips on huntin with a bow.
-Tony.
Title: Re: future new bow hunter
Post by: turkeyfeather on October 10, 2012, 06:50:07 PM: You really gotta learn to be one sneaky *censored*.
Title: Re: future new bow hunter
Post by: savage.270 on October 10, 2012, 06:52:38 PM: Quote from: turkeyfeather on October 10, 2012, 06:50:07 PM
You really gotta learn to be one sneaky *censored*.
thats what everyone says lol
Title: future new bow hunter
Post by: sirmissalot on October 10, 2012, 06:58:18 PM: Buy the bow now and start shooting. Train yourself to pick a spot, not just a general area in the vitals.
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Post by: Button Nubbs on October 10, 2012, 07:01:38 PM: Treestands are your friend.
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Post by: turkeyfeather on October 10, 2012, 07:03:50 PM: All kidding aside if your a hunter you already know most of what you need to hunt regardless of weapon choice. The one piece of advice I would give is practice, practice, practice. I cannot stress that enough. And do it from all positions(standing, sitting, kneeling, with a tree in the way etc.) Try to imagine all the potential shots that you could end up with. When I started I didn't know this and made a terrible shot trying to go around a bush. I got my deer but had to track it for 4 hours and it was over half a mile away. :twocents:
Title: Re: future new bow hunter
Post by: savage.270 on October 10, 2012, 07:19:49 PM: Honestly id like to buy the bow now. But bein a 15 year old means know one wants to hire you and yardwork is just not enough. And ill definitely do that practice thing. But.i have to buy the bow first. I should be able to buy one by April.
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Post by: turkeyfeather on October 10, 2012, 07:24:43 PM: That's plenty of time to practice for the season.
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Post by: savage.270 on October 10, 2012, 07:59:40 PM: Alright thats great! Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate that.
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Post by: spitfire on October 11, 2012, 10:41:27 AM: I wouldn't go to one of the big stores for your bow. Find a small shop that has someone who knows what they're doing and get set up right the first time. Take a lesson or two so you don't develop any bad habits.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 11, 2012, 10:45:19 AM: Quote from: spitfire on October 11, 2012, 10:41:27 AM
I wouldn't go to one of the big stores for your bow. Find a small shop that has someone who knows what they're doing and get set up right the first time. Take a lesson or two so you don't develop any bad habits.

:yeah: Start a relationship with your local archery shop by buying your bow there. Usually, they'll give you a shoot card for their range with the purchase and free adjustments to get you fitted. The extra money you pay by going to a small shop will come back to you. The lessons suggestion is a good one, as well.

Tips for hunting: Don't stink and know the wind.
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Post by: Snapshot on October 12, 2012, 09:03:05 PM: When you think you are close...get closer!
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Post by: DoubleJ on October 13, 2012, 07:08:32 AM: Why not do archery deer too?