Posted on 12/10/2010 5:05:06 PM PST by Michael Barnes
Evening Freepers.
My oldest is of age to hunt. I plan on starting him with archery and I am in the market for a compound bow for a young man and would appreciate any help in what YOU think I should be looking for.
As well, I will be purchasing one for myself and would appreciate some input.
In return,
Look forward to hearing from you and thanks in advance..
Mike
I’ve also been looking at bows but it appears the $300 is at the low end of the spectrum.
Your oldest is new to hunting. Are you a hunter? Do you plan stalking in the wilds (forrests, fields, mountains) or hunting from blinds, stands, etc.?
I was thinking about Bass Pro or Cabela's this weekend for a bit of recon (leaving my plastic at home of course!)
Former Marine here...Stands will come later when we get into the "coordinate" hunts and he respects the hunt and is not out to "just kill a deer". Unfortunately, I have heard that recently from a couple young men.
Meat good. Works for me. 5 minutes is better than 5 days.
/johnny
A simple bow seems hard to find. Most of them seem to have all kinds of bells and whistles.
http://www.basspro.com/Archery-Bows/_/N-1z11cvk
Newb question here....
If you shoot yourself through the eye socket with a compound bow, should I immediately pull it out, or would it be best to just leave it in there and let it heal up over time?
Ah yes, the ole stalking routine. Accessories and tactics will be as important or possibly more important the the actual bow. You’ve got to draw your prey in close or sneak up on it. There ain’t no long-range shots with a bow. You’ll typically be shooting less than 30 yards, though some shoot farther. You’re embarking on a very challenging and rewarding type of hunting. Sa far as the equipment, don’t let anybody talk you in to the high end brand-name bows. Cheap actually works pretty good.
Bear archery makes a couple of bows which are believable and start at no more than around 400. The absolutely critical thing about a compound bow is draw length; it has to fit or you can’t use it. You need to figure out your draw lengths and the heaviest bows you can shoot comfortably and then go looking on ebay for bargains. Ebay has an infinite supply of used and new bows.
thanks for the suggestion, thats a good one.
I have been thinking about buying a inexpensive easy to use bow as well. I want to kill varmits on my property without a lot of noise.
I am also looking to buy the last hatchet I will ever need, a good one to throw and maybe split wood in the house
Draw is the most important. And, if ya’ll are new to this, make sure you get forearm guards (speaking from experience).
I forgot to mention that I cant help much with your original question but it looked like a good spot to piggyback mine as I just started thinking a bow.
Lots of skunks and a pack of javalina like to snoop around the porch.I have almost walked into both of them at times.
Cant shoot javalina, they require a tag but skunks and coyotes can be shot.
I might even poach a rabbit some day
Nah man, you take me wrong. A few of them are killing to kill, not to put food on the table.
Teach the lad hunting ethics.
Archers have a reputation of being “sliver flingers” from all of the wounded by arrow deer.
I love bow hunting and have killed several deer, but not one over 12 yards from me. I have never missed.
I gave it up because of the bad rep.
Happy hunting!
Why archery, why not a rifle... open sites?
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