Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: wabearhunter on March 09, 2010, 07:07:00 PM

Title: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on March 09, 2010, 07:07:00 PM: hey everybody, i'm 14 years old and am going bowhunting this year, and wanted to see if anybody has any tips or recommendations for me.
I am probably going to get a recurve, and cedar arrow shafts, real feathers, and traditonal broadheads. thanks in advance for any info. i can pull back
a 65 lb compound, and do not know if i will be able to pull back a 55 lb recurve, i should probably get a 40 lb.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: WonkyWapiti on March 09, 2010, 07:43:46 PM: Check the WDFW website to see when the next bowhunter education class is near you! I just took it with my buddies this past year and I wish I had taken it when I started 6 years ago. A ton of good information and it would have accelerated the learning curve for me.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: gasman on March 09, 2010, 08:08:14 PM: three things for being a successfull bow hunter are as follow

#1 practice
#2 practice
#3 practice
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 09, 2010, 08:43:40 PM: Where are you located?
Do you have anyone that you will be hunting with?

What about 3D shoots?
I strongly suggest getting started ASAP practicing...
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: funkster on March 10, 2010, 08:15:16 AM: Quote from: gasman on March 09, 2010, 08:08:14 PM
three things for being a successfull bow hunter are as follow

#1 practice
#2 practice
#3 practice

I will add three more

# 1 draw - make sure you have the right draw length this is very important.Then make sure you can pull the bow straight back. When starting out less poundage is more.If you can pull the bow straight back sitting down, your poundage is OK

#2 anchor- if your anchor changes every shot so will your arrow flight.Anchor is when you come to full draw and pick a spot on your face where your hand comes to everytime you draw. I use a two point anchor. I put the knuckle of my thumb on the curve of my jaw bone. I also put the bow string on the tip on my nose. Pick a spot that is comfortable because you will be visiting it often :chuckle:

#3 release- When using a trigger style release make sure you are not twisting the release with your wrist. Rest your finger on the trigger and squeeze. You DO NOT want your finger above the trigger and "slap" the trigger to release(this is called punching). This will dramatically decrease your accuracy when you punch the trigger.

Practice perfect practice and you will be ahead of most archers your age. My boy is 13 and I stress to him good shooting form.If you do this first the bulls eyes will come.If you have anymore questions feel free to ask.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 10, 2010, 10:13:42 AM: If he is going to use trad equipment, draw length is a matter of form, not bow. A release would be either fingers, or tab.
I agree on having a consitent anchor point.
Also the subject of eye dominance....
You want to point at something at a reasonable distance away.....
close one eye, and then switch to see which eye points directly at object...
That is your dominant eye, and although there is a lot of controversy on the subject, that is what hand you should start out with.
(I am cross dominant, but I have bad habits...)
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: bowtech721 on March 10, 2010, 01:14:37 PM: all good information but why do you want to start out with a recurve? It sounds like fun but you may look into a compound bow for awhile but thats just my :twocents: good luck either way :tup:
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: bow4elk on March 10, 2010, 01:23:25 PM: Quote from: wabearhunter on March 09, 2010, 07:07:00 PM
hey everybody, i'm 14 years old and am going bowhunting this year, and wanted to see if anybody has any tips or recommendations for me.
I am probably going to get a recurve, and cedar arrow shafts, real feathers, and traditonal broadheads. thanks in advance for any info. i can pull back
a 65 lb compound, and do not know if i will be able to pull back a 55 lb recurve, i should probably get a 40 lb.

PM me and we'll set up some time to talk in depth. I'll help you get started on the right foot.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on March 10, 2010, 06:35:10 PM: thanks everybody for all the great info and replies!!! I will be for sure taking the soonest bowhunter education class, i also need to take hunters ed too. I live in Yakima, and i will be hunting with my dad and maybe some other people. About getting a recurve and not a compound is because i guess i like the challenge, a recurve or longbow is more natural and if i got lost in the wild i'd rather have a recurve or longbow then a compound. by the way if anybody else hunts there i will be hunting at Tamarack springs. i also need to get my bow first, i'll probably look on ebay for a inexpensive recurve. i'll probably use my fingers instead of a release. I have a target already, i think it's called the block. when i get my bow i will practice everyday, and hope to get a nice 3 point muley this year. thanks again everybody ;)
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 10, 2010, 07:33:09 PM: Good Luck! I hunted across the drainage from Tamarack Springs, over at the top of Shadow Creek in the Grasshopper Flat/Gnat Flat area for 18 years. Good area.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: funkster on March 11, 2010, 10:22:44 AM: Quote from: wabearhunter on March 10, 2010, 06:35:10 PM
About getting a recurve and not a compound is because i guess i like the challenge, a recurve or longbow is more natural and if i got lost in the wild i'd rather have a recurve or longbow then a compound.

I like this statement! Write this down and keep it with you on your hunt so you don't get discouraged. Any type of archery hunting is a "tough row to hoe". I have a few quotes that keep me going on those hot Sept days. This type of attitude will take you far in archery.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 10, 2010, 09:48:55 AM: i just got my bow, a 62" Ben pearson recurve, 45# draw weight at 28". i think this will be sufficient for deer or elk. started shooting it and at 50 feet i can hit the target but not a close group, haha. well i was getting my bow setup and stuff with the rest and nock point and wasn't sure if i should get the quiver on the side of the bow or have a quiver on my back?
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on July 10, 2010, 10:03:34 AM: I use a side stalker, keeps the arrows within reach, and out of the bushes.
If you go with a bow quiver, get one ASAP, and practice with it on your bow.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: JBar on July 10, 2010, 10:04:12 AM: Good for you WAbear! If the groups are not tight at your current distance move up until your groups improve. There is no shame in being close to the target at first. That's what bowhunting is about, getting close! As you become more comfortable and proficient start moving back. As you move back keep tabs on your groups and once they become inconsistent and large move forward to where they tighten up again. You have now found your effective range. I shot recurves for years and never felt comfortable shooting at game more than about 22 yards. Good luck this season and let us know how you do!
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 10, 2010, 10:28:46 AM: thanks for the input. i think i'll get the sidestalker. i'm pretty excited for hunting this year beacuse my dad got drawn for any bull up observatory and i already got my deer and elk tag. i think if i practice shooting my bow every day come hunting season i'll have the accuracy thing down, i can already shoot 3" groups from 20 feet. i also learned that pulling back a recurve is about form not brute strength, as i can pull back my bow easily. i'll let you guys know how hunting goes this season!!
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 10, 2010, 10:40:54 AM: Lol what I just posted was thinking you were still in the market for a bow...

How are you liking the bow?
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 10, 2010, 11:21:31 AM: it's great, lightweight, looks cool, shoots fast, lol.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 10, 2010, 11:33:13 AM: Nice! Did you end up shooting cedar arrows, how do you like them?
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 10, 2010, 11:36:06 AM: no, shooting carbon arrows,. i haven't tried cedar yet, it was a matter of convenience since my dad had already bought some carbon arrows. they work good.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 10, 2010, 12:20:58 PM: Cool, I think thats a good choice. Carbon is more consistent anyways. I shoot gold tip carbons with weight tubes.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 10, 2010, 05:00:27 PM: yeah, i don't think cedar arrows last as long either and will warp in wet weather. shot about 100 arrows today, and am developing a lot better form and am more consistent with my accuracy. several times the groups i shot were so close the arrows were touching!!(from 20 feet away) the form i have developed is i face the target, move my feet 90 degrees clockwise, look where i'm aiming with both eyes open, breathe in, pull back to cheek, and release. i'm not using a release or anything just a 3 fingered glove(don't know what its called) fro some reason the string is not snapping my left arm, even when i pull it back all the way, so i don't need a guard.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 10, 2010, 05:11:18 PM: Quote from: wabearhunter on July 10, 2010, 05:00:27 PM
yeah, i don't think cedar arrows last as long either and will warp in wet weather. shot about 100 arrows today, and am developing a lot better form and am more consistent with my accuracy. several times the groups i shot were so close the arrows were touching!!(from 20 feet away) the form i have developed is i face the target, move my feet 90 degrees clockwise, look where i'm aiming with both eyes open, breathe in, pull back to cheek, and release. i'm not using a release or anything just a 3 fingered glove(don't know what its called) fro some reason the string is not snapping my left arm, even when i pull it back all the way, so i don't need a guard.

That's very similar to how I shoot. split finger with a glove. Man you are lucky not needing a guard. I always have had to use one. If I don't, I get what looks like huge mosquito bites :rockin:
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 10, 2010, 05:27:23 PM: Quote from: Recurve-Elk on July 10, 2010, 05:11:18 PM
That's very similar to how I shoot. split finger with a glove. Man you are lucky not needing a guard. I always have had to use one. If I don't, I get what looks like huge mosquito bites :rockin

haha, i guess i am i didn't even know about them but glad i don't have to use one. must be how i hold it.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Todd_ID on July 10, 2010, 11:20:37 PM: You might want to contact aneoakleaf on here. We're doing a Bowhunter Education class July 24-25 at the Waitsburg Gun Club. May be the only chance you get to take the class before season starts. I can assure you that you'll be immersed in a wealth of information (probably 180 years combined experience bowhunting between the 6 instructors). You may even be able to bum a ride to and from the class from one of the instructors coming from the Westside, since you're probably not driving quite yet. They'd be coming through Friday and back on Sunday, if you can sweet-talk one of them into it. However, having your parents there would be a major help in your education, because they would be absorbing the information also, and you could talk with them after the class about the topics and to help you remember what was said. I can promise it'll be the best $15 and 2 days you'll ever spend in your bowhunting career!

Here's the link to the upcoming classes:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/classes/bowhunting.php (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/classes/bowhunting.php)
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Aneoakleaf on July 10, 2010, 11:46:18 PM: Hi WABEARHUNTER, Todd is right about the class, It will give you a ten year jumpstart into bowhunting. Dan Martain from Martain Archery will be teaching, Smokey Crews will be teaching calling elk ,deer and preditors, There will be blood trailing, compus reading, shot placement field judging animals,tree stand safty, survival and much more! 2 days of training!
you gota be there! Annette
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 11, 2010, 10:16:44 AM: sounds good. what times will the class be?
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Todd_ID on July 11, 2010, 01:27:03 PM: Plan on 8:30-4:30 Saturday and Sunday.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 11, 2010, 07:12:34 PM: thanks, but I don't think i'm going to make it. I really appreciate how you guys do it and its volunteer and everything, but i hated going through hunters ed and don't think i'll go.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Todd_ID on July 12, 2010, 11:19:31 AM: Quote from: wabearhunter on July 11, 2010, 07:12:34 PM
thanks, but I don't think i'm going to make it. I really appreciate how you guys do it and its volunteer and everything, but i hated going through hunters ed and don't think i'll go.
Think of this class as informative instead of required, and you may change your mind. There's over an hour of elk calling instruction scheduled! That's on top of blood-trailing, treestand use, range estimation, shot placement for different animals, etc. This isn't simply boring stuff that's required.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 12, 2010, 12:50:01 PM: Hmm that sounds like a good idea. Its a trek for me though I live on whidbey, so I have to take the ferry...

Hey wabear,

One thing you might try to continue to get better, is go stump shooting. Get an arrow that is old and beat up, hike out in the woods, and just shoot old stumps/ferns etc. You can shoot at all different ranges, so it helps with you yard estimating or instinctive shooting. I would recommend using a rubber blunt tip. Less chance of breaking your arrow, and easier removal.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 12, 2010, 04:07:07 PM: i might go to the classes, would be a big jumpstart into bowhunting. Hunters ed was kinda lame for me because i didn't learn anything. i think i'll try some stump shooting, i'm going camping for a week and i could bring my bow and try that out. i'm getting pretty good at shooting my bow, yesterday i shot a 2" group from 30 feet. gotta big bruise on my arm from shooting my bow,must have jinxed myself when i said i didn't need a guard :chuckle: then i got one and shot about 100 arrows and only hit my arm once!
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: rasbo on July 12, 2010, 05:07:25 PM: if annies there its gonna its gonna be good....
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 12, 2010, 06:55:57 PM: Cool! It actually is really fun, you can kind of make a game out of it. Just be sure to check your arrow after each shot, because if its damaged to much and you shoot it, it could splinter, or practicly explode, and trust me you don't want carbon in your arm or face :o My dad got some in his hand one time. Its nasty stuff.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Snapshot on July 13, 2010, 03:44:51 PM: You'll also find that the armguard will keep the bowstring from getting caught in a loose fitting shirt sleeve or in the bulk of a coat sleeve.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 13, 2010, 04:41:37 PM: Ya snaps got a good tip with this wabear. When you go hunting and its cold out, you use the arm guard to strap your clothing down and allow the string to slide right by.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 18, 2010, 07:48:57 PM: didnt get a chance to bring my bow, not enough room. but i did throw my hatchet at stumps and got pretty good at that!! got a question: right now my bow has a rest on it that is made out of cotton i think, well anyway it is getting ripped and shredded up, can i glue a piece of leather on the table for a rest?
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 20, 2010, 06:15:06 PM: saw a nice doe today

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb445%2FWAmtnsledr%2FTampico%2FTampico7-20001.jpg&hash=71c1469a76776133c9d52845e6ca52c52d2f9361)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb445%2FWAmtnsledr%2FTampico%2FTampico7-20003.jpg&hash=093c253725c6658947e1ea89979cfc086108c8e8)
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on July 20, 2010, 07:00:32 PM: Quote from: wabearhunter on July 18, 2010, 07:48:57 PM
didnt get a chance to bring my bow, not enough room. but i did throw my hatchet at stumps and got pretty good at that!! got a question: right now my bow has a rest on it that is made out of cotton i think, well anyway it is getting ripped and shredded up, can i glue a piece of leather on the table for a rest?
Make any changes to your set-up NOW so you have time to practice.
There are several different types of rests (they go on "shelf", not "table") or in the sight window.
I cannot remember what bow you have, but a hair rest (on SHELF, and leather strike plate (in window) usually are the norm...
Check out "Three Rivers Archery" they have several options to consider....
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 20, 2010, 07:46:29 PM: thanks. i'll check three rivers archery out
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 20, 2010, 08:06:20 PM: just ordered a bearskin rest from 3 rivers archery. should get here in 7-10 days. got all excited for hunting after i saw that doe today...
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 22, 2010, 09:22:04 AM: Nice! I have been shooting a bear hair rest. Of the three I have tried I really like it a lot. Nice doe you saw there! I was up scouting last weekend and saw a few animals. A few does, and a 3x3 bull elk, just as you are, I am getting very amped up for the season right now!
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 22, 2010, 06:04:18 PM: Quote from: Recurve-Elk on July 22, 2010, 09:22:04 AM
Nice! I have been shooting a bear hair rest. Of the three I have tried I really like it a lot. Nice doe you saw there! I was up scouting last weekend and saw a few animals. A few does, and a 3x3 bull elk, just as you are, I am getting very amped up for the season right now!

cool. i think i'll like mine. is it normal to have arrow vanes get torn up? i've already had two arrows have the vanes stripped off them and the rest of the vanes are not straight. yeah it was, what about 40 pounds of meat on it? for me its all about the hunt and the meat getting a 6 point buck would be nice but i'd be just as happy if i got a 3 point. nice! i only saw this one doe. i need to stop messing around and start shooting my bow i'll be huntin here in 43 days!
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 23, 2010, 12:50:49 PM: Quote from: wabearhunter on July 22, 2010, 06:04:18 PM
Quote from: Recurve-Elk on July 22, 2010, 09:22:04 AM
Nice! I have been shooting a bear hair rest. Of the three I have tried I really like it a lot. Nice doe you saw there! I was up scouting last weekend and saw a few animals. A few does, and a 3x3 bull elk, just as you are, I am getting very amped up for the season right now!

cool. i think i'll like mine. is it normal to have arrow vanes get torn up? i've already had two arrows have the vanes stripped off them and the rest of the vanes are not straight. yeah it was, what about 40 pounds of meat on it? for me its all about the hunt and the meat getting a 6 point buck would be nice but i'd be just as happy if i got a 3 point. nice! i only saw this one doe. i need to stop messing around and start shooting my bow i'll be huntin here in 43 days!

You can't shoot vanes off the shelf. You're going to have to get some feathers, or a rest. Vanes don't collapse when the arrow passes by the shelf like feathers do. You can get 100 feathers for pretty cheap. I am same as you, I don't trophy hunt. I mean sure it would be nice to get a big one, but I could honestly care less haha.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 23, 2010, 06:34:30 PM: Ok. just got my bear hair rest and strike plate from 3 rivers archery, will that stop the vane problem? getting a big one would be sweet but your adrenaline will be pumping just as fast if you get a smaller one.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on July 24, 2010, 08:56:37 AM: nope... you'll need to shoot feathers off the shelf. Vanes will cause the arrows to kick out after hitting the shelf/riser.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 24, 2010, 09:25:55 AM: yeah not getting very good accuracy with the vanes on the shelf
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 24, 2010, 09:53:04 AM: yes you can use any carbon arrow that is spined for your bow or a little heavyer spine with feathers. or you need a stick on rest like a flipper they make a sticky pad one that would go were your black strike pad is. then you could shoot plastic vanes as well.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on July 24, 2010, 05:17:16 PM: thanks.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Todd_ID on July 24, 2010, 11:48:54 PM: Absolutely! The plastic vanes simply don't work for shooting off the shelf. They can't collapse as the vane passes over the shelf.

By the way, you guys are missing a tremendous class this weekend. We've had 3 different sections about calling game. The owner of Martin Archery is one of the instructors; tell me he doesn't know about archery equipment! One of the students asked why he chose to use that particular stabilizer, and his response was, "Well, I like it for a couple of reasons: one, it does what it's supposed to do by reducing the vibration from the shot, and two, I own the patent on it because I designed it." That's experience for you! The class should be taken by anyone even thinking about bowhunting, because there is probably 200 years of collective knowledge packed into 2 days of instruction.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: luvz2hunt on August 08, 2010, 07:14:42 PM: with traditional equipment the first thing i learned is pick you spot. and once i was able to pick a spot on the target or animal, i became a much better shot. hunting with a traditional bow and without sights is tough but it is probably the most rewarding hunting that i done. good luck. remember PICK YOUR SPOT.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on August 30, 2010, 08:38:14 PM: thanks again for all the help everybody. i wouldn't know near as much as i do now or be able to shoot as good without it.

heres a group I shot today from 10 yds (well within 2" group)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb445%2FWAmtnsledr%2Fbow%2520hunting%2Farrowgroups005.jpg&hash=058b8d7c874eafe8e7523cebfd2834bbddb2198d)

I'll post on here how hunting goes this season ;)
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 30, 2010, 08:48:13 PM: nice lookin Ben p you got there. the one i have my little bro shoots is a lot like that one, a little lighter colored.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on August 30, 2010, 08:59:44 PM: not only does it shoot good but i also really like the looks of it too.

was wondering what kind of wood the riser is? and the laminations? i don't know about the wood but it looks like bamboo and fiberglass laminations.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb445%2FWAmtnsledr%2Fbow%2520hunting%2Fbow001.jpg&hash=5e3b4a969d31a0b29eca6e989d08bdbd642b7c63)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1044.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb445%2FWAmtnsledr%2Fbow%2520hunting%2Fbow005.jpg&hash=01c555cb7fea2da801cf6f53a20db58d40629d63)
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 30, 2010, 09:14:08 PM: here is the pics of the one i have. i could ask my buddy that has a trad shop and i am sure he could tell you everything about that bow and they way it was made :chuckle:
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: jkononen on August 31, 2010, 02:03:25 PM: wabear, i'd have to say the riser is made of walnut and maple. maple being the lamination.

and carp, looks like yours might be myrtle
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on September 01, 2010, 05:14:47 PM: will be going deer hunting up Tampico friday through monday, and will bring a deer back home with me ;)
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: hendog on September 03, 2010, 11:56:11 AM: Quote from: gasman on March 09, 2010, 08:08:14 PM
three things for being a successfull bow hunter are as follow

#1 practice
#2 practice
#3 practice

x2 thats the best advise
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on September 03, 2010, 10:08:02 PM: man was shooting some broadheads in the backyard to get ready for hunting tomorrow and my accuracy was horrible. so I was looking to see what was causing this, and my bowstring had fallen apart :bash: so won't get to hunt this weekend, maybe next. :bash:
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Recurve-Elk on September 03, 2010, 11:05:10 PM: Hmm, thats no good. I had a string do that to me once. It looks like you are shooting a flemish twist string, and they will unravel if you don't keep it stretched out its full length. I would suggest getting a String from martin archery, they have one that is a flemish twist. However the ends are spliced in to each other to prevent the unraveling.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on September 04, 2010, 09:30:40 AM: well the local archery shop is open today so I'll get it strung up and be able to hunt tomorrow and monday. i'll see if I can get that martin archery string.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: Snapshot on September 04, 2010, 09:43:03 AM: I agree with j: black walnut riser with a maple lamination between it and the black fiberglass.
Title: Re: tips for a beginner bowhunter
Post by: wabearhunter on September 06, 2010, 12:46:17 PM: thats cool couldn't figure out what it was made of.

Me and my dad went up above Tampico for some deer hunting, hunted saturday, sunday, and monday. didn't see anything! :bash: only saw 2 grouse, lots of squirrels and chipmunks, other birds and some lizards. found some fresh sign in some areas and no fresh sign at all in some areas. learned lots of lessons and stuff though! ;) If anybody knows of a good area up Tampico for archery send me a PM! haha