Bow Hunting Knowledge Base
bow hunting? Ok. this is the first year i could actually pull my compound bow back. (im 14) i want to go bow hunting (doubtful this year probably next) What are some good tips for practicing? Also any other tips would be appreciated. Thanx I would NEVER kill an animal for the sake of killing. I have been hunting before just not with a bow. I go muzzeloader and rifle. Also i started dove hunting this year. Also i thought i would this will be my 3rd year hunting. i turn 15 in a couple weeks.
Compound Bow hunting and shaking during full draw? I have a compound bow I recently purchased, and at "full draw" I have a problem with shaking. Any recommendations on what might decrease the shaking I am experiencing? I have a stabilizer currently on the bow, it is 4.5 oz. Should I increase? Should I decrease? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Anyone getting ready for bow hunting season? Well, we're in August which means that Bow season is only a couple months away. Is anyone getting ready? Spotting good spots for stands? Finding trails? Starting to do some shooting? I myself can't wait for it to get here. Im Hunting in Michigan we start Oct 1.
Plan on Bow Hunting this year? I am 15 and it would be my first time hunting..ever I plan to go with my sisters fiance I have a bow and everything but I just need some good tips to help me learn :) Thanks in advance
Bow and Arrow or cross bow for hunting? Hi there, never so much as touched ether a bow and arrow or a cross bow, So the question is , if you were buying one to last you a lifetime, who makes the best ones ? and would you use a bow and arrow or a cross bow to hunt rabbits , pigs , ducks?
Whats the best recurve bow for bear and deer hunting? i would like a strong one,whats the highest draw strength for a recurve bow? sonny,if their wasnt hunters out killing deer they would become over populated and all the deer would die during winter.hunters have replaced natural predators like wolves and bear,big cats.It is a nessesary evil,and lots of fun too :)
What type of bow does Shemane Nugent hunt with? I've been thinking about starting to bow hunt, and I was just wondering what type of bow Shemane uses, she seems to be pretty knowledgable about those kind of things. Any ideas? If you don't know what she uses, maybe you could just suggest a good one that might work for me?
Bow hunting in Wisconsin? Do you need to take a bow saftey class to bow hunt in Wisconsin. I know you need a lisense I think but I don't know if you need hunters saftey to get it.
Bow Hunting Help? I am a big bore target rifle shooter but i want to do a bit of hunting, in particular rabbits. I cant get a gun because dad doesnt have a license so im left with bow & arrow. I bought a CHEAP CRAPPY recurve and cant aim it at all. Would a compound be any better because you can get sights etc
bow hunting clubs? could anybody tell where in the uk i can find a bow hunting club or one like that in .
Bow Hunting in Sask? Can i wear camo while hunting with my bow in sask during regualted hunting seasons?
Felons and bow hunting? I cannot help but be devistted about the comments that I see posted about ex-felons hunting. I myself am an ex-felon and an avid outdoorsman. I made a MISTAKE when I was 19 and now at 30 people make me sick when I read there stupid comments. EVERYONE has done something stupid in their lives, if you think that because of that someone should NEVER be able to even bowhunt as a sport than you yourself should be held accountable for all your actions. This is America and not Iraq. And to all you people who think that I cannot even own a hunting knife you are mistaken. You can in most states hunt with a bow. I am ok with never owning a firearm, and I will hunt with a bow, my life is not over. Let you who cast the first stone be judged the same. Enjoy your life. Even as a felon you are human. Dont let judgemental idiots scare you. No firearms, but bow hunting is ok. Federal laws NEVER will stop you from hunting, but be sure to check your state laws.
Deer Vitals While Bow Hunting??? Where is the best shot going to be taken??? I heard the heart, a double lung shot and I also heard to hit them in there liver. If you did hit them in the liver would it hurt any of there meat?? I am new to bow hunting and I don't want to hit it in the wrong spot and just wound it. Any help with this question would be appreciated. Thank you.
Bow hunting???? G'day Im new to bow hunting and wanted a few tips..I am looking at getting a 35 lb long bow to start off with..Just to get accuracy ect.. I am looking at hunting wild pigs at close range using dogs to find the pigs and bay them till I get there with my bow..I was told at close range a 35lb would be alright?? what do you think?? Thanks in advance
bow hunting? I want to start bow hunting (duck/deer) but im not sure what i need to get started. I am a damn good shot with any weapon..thanks to the army So im sure I could use almost anything, but I still need some guidence. If there are any experts out there please let me know. Thanks
Bow hunting? I have been loaned a Martin bow, and I dont want to do too much work to the bow. My draw length is longer then the owners. Should I have the bow reset or purchase longer arrows?
bow hunting? im a left hand shooter im pretty comfortable shooting a right hand bow using my left hand heres the thing ive been shooting a recurve now im going after deer in the fall and im going to need a compound bow so the recurve dasent have any sights or any thing my question is how will it work when i get a compound bow with sights should i get a left or a right ok every body is getting the wrong idea ive never shot using my right hand i always shoot using my left hand im a left handed shooter only it just so happens that i have a right handed recurve bow but i always hod the bow with my right hand and draw with my left and use my left eye
bow hunting? ok here i go again im new to the bow as some of you already know heres my latest dilema im going trough arrows like crazy main thing im always tearing up the fletching im not sure if its my rest or the way i shoot or what and this stuff is glued on are there better arrows or fletching solution i have eastmen arrows and a flip pin rest thanks in advance everybody
bow hunting? im a right hand bow but left eye dominant what do i do
bow hunting? whats the least amount of draw weight to take down a buck
Bow Hunting ?????? OK SO IVE BEEN BOWHUNTING FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND NOTHING EVER SEEMS TO COME IN CLOSE ENOUGH TO SHOOT WHY ??? HAVE ANY TIPS ? AND IS IT BETTER TO SHOOT FROM THE STAND STANDING OR SITTING ???
what is a good size hunting bow? Sorry in advance, but I know nothing about these. I'm trying to buy my husband a good bow. Is there a difference between an archery bow and a hunting bow? I have seen both the compound and recurve bow. What is best for a beginner and a good size for 6' , 175lb man. He is strong and able to lift, carry, and endure quite a bit. He hunted with his dad as a kid, but hasn't done it in years. Any help would be great thanks Also, I asked a similar ? yesterday and got a response that a recurve bow is for more professional and skilled hunters. Is this true?They are much cheaper than the compound bow, so it seems logical that it would be the opposite???
Pig Hunting - Bow? Do any Bow hunters out there have any suggestion for good locations or lodges to go hog hunting. The closer to southern California, the better. I am talso thinking about flying out of state to a hunting .......any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Good bow for hunting? any suggestions for a good hunting bow for a beginner. which is better Wood Recurve Bow or compound bow? or neither
A Good Compound Hunting Bow? I'm looking for a good compound hunting bow with a 50-60 pound drawback. Also open to good suggestions for broadheads and arrows. I'm ahgonna go deer hunting *hyuk*hyuk*hyuk*. Srry that was just my bipolar redneck talking. Member since: September 15, 2007 Total points: 100 (Level 1) Points earned this week: --% Best answer Uzumaki Naruto S A Good Compound Hunting Bow? I'm looking for a good compound hunting bow with a 50-60 pound drawback. Also open to good suggestions for broadheads and arrows. I'm ahgonna go deer hunting *hyuk*hyuk*hyuk*. Srry that was just my bipolar redneck talking. And hell yeah if deer had guns 2 I would totally do it. Also about 4 years ago I had a youth compound bow. It was a Bravo. So its not my first bow ever or the first I ever shot. I just need one that will kill a deer because i can instintivly aim pretty good from practice but im probably rusty.
Bow Hunting? Buying a bow? I was wondering on what a good huntinf bow is. i was planning on spending around $800.00 but it would be great to spend less if i can get something that is near as good. I am around 5foot 9-10inches and my arms are a normal length for my size.....what size bow should i be looking for? I have a store that would sell me a new 2007 Bear Element (70lbmax) with bisket rest, peep sight, 3 pin sight, i dont know what they are called but shock absorbers, one on each end and then one right below where the arrow releaces,and some other things as well, 6 arrow holder on the bow, a trigger, four aarrows, and a few other minor things and all of this for $650................is it worth it? or should i get something else...thanks alot for the help!
Bow hunting?!!?!? 10 points for best answer!!!!!!? G'day Do you think a 35 lb bow would take down a fox at close range?? Also what Is the smallest pound bow you would use to take down turkeys?? In my state there are know limits on poundage of bows. Remember 10 points for best answer!!
Bow hunting hogs? I have a lease that is loaded with hogs. I have no problem killing them with a gun but a bow is a different story. I have made several pass threw shots directly behind the front shoulder but have yet to recover any of the hogs. I was so fustrated this year that I didnt even try an shot on a hog. Any ideas??
bow hunting equiptment? i need advice i bought a used browning busch master its 10 years old but in very good condition i shoot some practise arrows today and it was pretty good #1 question the sight it has a rectangular sight with 3 pointy brass screws i dont know how to use the sight or set it maybe i should buy a new one. #2 the arrow rest in mw opinion stinks its like a single pin with a flip side to side action or something maybe i should buy a new one.#3 the string doesnot have a peep sight installed maybe i should buy a new one.it does not have a stabalizer on it and noise dampners that look like cat toys or something now saying all that it seems to shoot just fine its a left handed bow i am a left hand shooter but i thing its not quiet enough in my mind anyway #4 should the cams be oiled or something or cables changed i really want it to work as good as it possibley can
new to bow hunting? how do i detrmin if i need a left handed bow or a right handed bow the reason i ask is because i write with my right hand but do stuff like throw a ball with my left hand
Bow Hunting Tips? What is the best way to call in bucks? How and when should I rattle, bleet, etc. What scents should I use. Should I use more than one scent at a time?
how to buy a hunting bow? I want to buy a bow I've only used one once I want to either go hunting when I go camping in the summer or use it my back yard to hit targets. So I need to know the signs of a good bow what makes a bow good? should I buy a compund bow? I don't want to buy a complete beginner's bow and my price range is up to $150 because I'll need arrows too which are kind of pricey
R there any special procedures available for anyone wanting to travel with a hunting bow and knife via airport I’ll be travelling to Africa soon, for about 3 months. I want to purchase a hunting knife from the USA and take it with me; Africa is where I want to end up in, not in a prison for terrorists. So my question is, are there any special procedures open to travellers to do this? You know something like having the knife and bow in a locked case and having it checked in and giving the keys to the pilot or cabin crew. I am actually travelling from the UK not the USA.
What's a good hunting bow for this circumstance? I want to hunt on a small amount of land, and so I don't want the whitetail deer running onto the neighbor's property. I don't need stupid responses like "well practice and be accurate" or something...I understand that. I just want to know a bow with good take down capabilities that's reasonably priced. Thanks!
How can i prevent/fight seed ticks when i'm bow hunting this season?!?? My brother and i were scouting and every time we went into the woods we came out covered in seed ticks. itching and scratching for the next couple of days. This ain't gonna work during bow season. Are there any solutions? How can i prevent them? Also do most tick repellents give off a smell that keeps ticks away? if so, i'm looking for a different solution because that would defeat the purpose of killing my scent for deer hunting. please help...
Bow hunting--any tips for a (soon-to-be) beginner? I've been interested in purchasing a bow for hunting in the future. I didn't know if I should look into compound or regular. I'm going for something medium price range, nothing fancy, but I don't want a piece of crap. Any advice on tips/arrows would also be appreciated.
Has anyone seen this new product for bow hunting? Has anyone seen this new product for bow hunting. Instead of using 3 vanes, it's a round, open end. I remember seeing it in a magazine, but can't remember what it's called or where I saw it at now.
how do you make a homemade traditional hunting bow.? I am interested in making a composite bow. I used to make one piece bows when I was young, that worked well. I have looked for good resources to learn more, but only get snippets. Would anyone out there have information that could be helpful? Thanks, Fred
Where can I buy a Youth deer hunting bow? Where can I buy a youth deer hunting bow? I've looked every where Cabelas, Gander Mountain,Dick's Sporting Goods I even looked on ebay and there was nothing. Help me Bow Hunting is almost over.
Best bow hunting sight for a Matthews Mission Journey? I got my boyfriend a Matthews Misson Journey bow for christmas, and I wanted to get him a nice bow sight to go along with it.. He mentioned about seeing a red light go up to 150 yards, but I have no idea which sight would do that. Any suggestions?
Everything I need to know about hunting with a bow.? I want to start bow hunting. What do I need to know? -Bow? -Brand? -Type (I want a compound) -Draw length? (I am about 6 foot) -Draw weight? ( I am a high schooler. Probably something around 30-40?) -Accessories -Arrows -Type -Head Anything else you can think of would be wonderful. I will probably spend no more than 4 hundred on the bow itself, but I still want something to get the job done.
Looking to start bow hunting? I'm thinking about getting into bow hunting. My mind set has always been that bows are how the West was lost, but until I am able to leave CA, I'm thinking about compromising and getting a bow. I'm looking for input on a decent bow for an adult male at a decent price - around $300. Thanks in advance.
Where can i find a good public bow hunting land near Cook County, IL? I am a big bow hunter. I used to live in Fulton County and had great hunting. I just moved into Mount Greenwood in Chicago, IL. Now for hunting i don't want to drive down to Fulton County all the time. I heard there was a couple thousands of acres of public hunting land but i can't find anything online to see it. Where is some public land close by Cook County, IL good for both archery and firearm hunting that has good hunting?
Is it a good Compound bow hunting setup? I have a 45 pound red zone falcon bow with a 5 pin fibre optic sight and a gel stabilizer with carbon fibre red zone arrows? I do not have any broad heads yet can you please recommend some?
How can i make a good hunting bow? I know I need to find a small tree about 5" thick, but that's all I know. Does it matter what kind of sapling I use, like would maple be better than oak or anything like that? If you know any good websites about bow making, links would be much appreciated. I don't wanna buy it from a store, I want to make it.
Bow hunting and a gun question? I have a buckeye long bow. It has 25 pounds(sorry if I said that wrong), and I was wondering if I could go hunting with it. Also this isn't a bow and arrow question, but what is a good scope and rifle combo good for a 14 year old to hunt with. If the bow and lbs is different in other states, I live in Cali. Again sorry if I said anything wrong. Thanks for the help.
Whats a good beginner compound bow for hunting? Im thinking about getting into bow hunting for deer. I already deer hunt with rifles though. I want a good bow that doesnt cost alot and is camo. Plus im not that strong for my age (15) so i need one thats not to hard to pull back but will still kill a deer from 30 yards.
who makes a good hunting bow? im looking for a new bow to go out hunting with this next whitetail season. this is going to be only my second year bow hunting but i enjoy it and im hoping to be bow hunting for a long time. any suggestions on which bow i should buy?
Questions about bows and bow hunting in victoria.? hey their. im 16 and i live in Victoria. i wanted to buy a hunting bow and hunting arrows. i was just wondering if i needed a licence. What animals can i hunt without a licence? any information you can give me would be much appreciated. thanks.
Bow Hunting.........? I am going to buy a bow in a few months, I shot my buddies 70lb bow a couple times. I could shoot it alright, but I don't see myself being able to practice with it a lot. What I was wondering is if a 50 - 60 lb bow could kill a deer with a good shot, at no more than 35 yards. I want something I can practice a lot with, I am not going to go hunting until next year.
What brand of comound hunting bow should i get? I want to buy a used compound bow for deer hunting. i have looked around and these are the brands i have found bows of: 1998 PSE Nova Compound Bow, hoyt redline, Fred Bear- Black Bear. How are these brands? the prices for them are all around 100-150 and most come with extras.what type of bow should i buy with 175.00???? also what else would i need besides a bow in order to go hunting? thanks
Best Broadhead for bow hunting from the ground? I am new at bow hunting and want to get the right equipment before i go to the woods. I will be mostly hunting from the ground at least at first so i need something that will stand up to moving through the woods. I also want one with a good blood trail that will take a deer down as quickly as possible. any help would be great thanks.
should i go bow hunting or should i go rifle hunting? i can shoot a little with my bow but im not sure if i should go out hunting with my bow because of accuracy. but i dont like rifle hunting as much as bow hunting.should i wait till next year to bow hunt and work on =skill with bows this summer or should i go now?
What is a good 32 inch draw compound hunting bow? I need a compound hunting bow, but I have long arms that measure to a 32 inch draw, thus making finding a good compound bow very difficult. I don't have alot of money, so the cheaper the better. What is a good and cheap 32 inch draw compound hunting bow?
Recommendations for mobile bow hunting Tree Stands? I am looking for a good tree stand for bow hunting. I hunt different land each weekend and I'm wondering what to look for in a stand that I will be putting up in a different location each time I hunt. Thanks!
Bow hunting- where do i start? hi i'm looking into expanding my hunting options into bow hunting & would like to know where do i start? i've never shot a bow before i'm quite experienced at hunting but with a rifle & need some tips to tell shit from clay. can you help me?
What is the best Bow Hunting Magazine? I live in MN and am new to Bow Hunting. I want to get a subscription to a good magazine that has lots of tips, etc. Also, if you have any recommendations on good books regarding whitetail bow hunting please let me know. Thank you.
Looking for inexpensive place to stay while bow hunting northern New Jersey this January.? Thinking about hunting around the water gap area this month. I missed the entire regular season due to having bronchitis since the first of October. So, I thought I would give a late season hunt a try. I tried to find cabin rentals in the area but they all seem to be closed in January. Does any one have any suggestions? I also heard that military members get a break on license costs in NJ. Is that true?
licenses and certification for bow hunting? im just getting into bow hunting, and i need to know what i need before i go on my first full on hunt. i know about hunting safety courses, but not sure what they provide for me in terms of official certifications and licensing and such. also, do i need my FOID card when buying/owning a hunting bow? so in short, to bow hunt, what licenses, and training is required and reccomended, and also specific laws in the state of illinois woud help.
Best bow hunting clothing for cold weather? I'm an avid bow hunter but I find in cold weather my clothing is very bulky and gets in the way when shooting. Is there any clothing that I can buy that is not bulky but still keeps me warm in weather down to 25 degrees? I'm open to anything I've heard about the body warmers but I'm not too sure about them. Thanks.
what would you suggest for a bow hunting ground blind? I am looking for something big enough to bow hunt out of yet very transportable. I am planning a trip to another state and I think a ground blind would be a good back up. I would also use it for turkey hunting with my kids. Thanks.
How is bow hunting safer then gun hunting? I am doing a report about how hunting with a bow is safer then hunting with a gun. Can anyone give me some reasons why this may be true. It will will help me a lot. THANK YOU!!!
can a hunting bow be used for target archery competitions? I am wondering if I can use my hunting bow if I enter any target competitions. I do not own a recurve or a target-style compound bow, just a camo-colored compound. I am not asking about 3D realistic hunting either, just regular targets.
Where can I get a junior hunting bow? I want to go hunting with my dad this year, but I want my own equipment. He uses guns but I want to practice with a bow and arrow. So I need to know where I can get a junior bow and arrow and around how much (a good one) it would cost. Thank you.
How far should I set my sights for bow hunting deer? Right now, I have my bow tightened up to 50 pounds but soon im going to get it moved up to 60. I have 4 pins for my sights. I was thinking about setting them for 15, 20, 25, and 30 yards. We also hunt in the woods, so distance isn't going to probably be a big factor. Just give me your suggestions please and tell me why you think that. Thanks!!!