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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.

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1. Get some buck pee and pour it all over yourself then go sit in a tree until a large deer walks buy and shoot it.

2. Practice, practice and more practice! A hint I might give you too is that if you plan to hunt from a tree stand you should practice shooting from up high, like off your roof, porch, etc. anything you can do to elevate yourself will help.

3. honestly, learn to be very very patient and enjoy not moving. it can take hours to snag a good sized buck, and most creatures in nature will spot you right away if you move anything but your eyes.

AND, dont be one of those guys that kills an animal and just takes its head home, you're honor bound to complete the circle and make a meal out of the animal. mount the head if you like, and try to use the pelt as well. or at least take them to the local taxidermist and donate it. dont just kill for the sake of killing.

4. since ur just starting (great to hear by the way) i would focus on gettin my bow pulled back consistanly more so than where i am actually hittin the target its kinda like workin out! then i would start at about 10 yards and shoot for a while then gradually movin back,but gettin comfortable drawing and holding my bow would be first and foremost! im sure others will add to this and good luck dont get frustrated just have fun!

5. well some practice tips umm get a target get arrows and shoot!
im 15 and been shooting a bow since 13

6. Practice Practice Practice

Practice drawing you bow from different angles and especially from a sitting position . Deer or game wont always let you stand up and get a clear shot at them. Try drawing your bow sitting on your butt and various other positions.

And shoot at your target from side angles as well as elevated positions

7. Get your bow's draw weight dialed back to a comfortable weight that you can shoot 24-36 arrows a day without pain.

Concentrate on your stance, anchor point, release and sight picture. Shoot at 20 yards. Gradually move to your max comfort range. Get you bow sighted in.

Then stand in random spots and practice judging distance and adjusting sight picture. Then different elevations and animal angles.

Like everybody else says...practice, practice, practice.

8. Well, practice is fine and dandy but if you are not practicing right, then you are wasting your time. Practice as follows:

1. Make sure your bow is tuned by someone that knows what they are doing.
2. Determine if you will shoot fingers or a release.
3. Figure out a comfortable steady stance in which to shoot, later on you will want to practice from a ton of different positions to simulate real shooting conditions.
4. Determine a comfortable draw weight for you to be able draw back consistently and silently.
5. Find anchor point on which you will hold at full draw and make sure you draw back to it every single time you draw your bow.
6. Do not grip the bow with the bow hand when shooting. You hand should be loose and free at full draw. Otherwise you will torque the bow.
7. Start at 20 yards and go back farther and farther until you cannot accurately shoot groups inside the size of a paper plate, which is roughly the size of an animals kill zone.
8. Breath steadily until the shot. I hold my breath and then let a little out right before I shoot, like rifle hunters do.
9. Follow through. Keep aiming at the target even after you release the arrow. This will stabilize you bow and will keep you from adding any torque to the shot.
10. When using a release, you will want to use back tension to pull the trigger. Meaning, keep full draw and then by squeezing your shoulder blades together you will pull your finger into the release trigger. You do not want to pinch or hit the trigger.
11. Confidence is huge in archery. Envision hitting the bullseye. If you believe you will drill it, then you are much more likely to do so!
12. Have patience! Bow hunting and shooting can take a long while, possibly even seasons to hone your skills.
13. HAVE FUN!!!!!-If you aren't having fun, they why do it?

Good luck and it is great to see new hunters taking off where others have started!

9. practice. the more you shoot the better off you'll be. learn to be patient and wait for good shots. nothing worse than a poorly shot deer always go for the quick kills. personaly i never take a shot im unsure of through brush ect not worth wounding an animal

10. Welcome to the biggest thrill in the sport of hunting. There is no better feeling than your first harvest with a bow.
First, hit your local bow shop. have them watch you sling a few arrows in their indoor range. If they suggest turning it down a little you probably should. If it may be next year before you hunt you can work your way back up. Then have them paper tune it for you. This will set your bow up to be sighted in.

Then, get the best target your budget will allow. Buy your arrows at the same place each time. Try to get the same guy at the shop to make them. the more consistent your arrows are, the more consistent you are.

If you turn your bow down, return to the shop every few months to have it turn up a little. Do this until it is as stout as you want it. Remember most state have a minimum lbs for hunting and all bows have a max lbs. Check with you state DNR about the minimum. Your pro shop will help with the max of your particular bow.

Other than that, practice. I know probably every answer you get will involve that word. It's probably the single most important word in bow hunting. Because anybody can take a shot, only a true bow hunter can place an arrow.

Hit your local 3-D range so often that they think of you as family.

Good luck and welcome.