So You Want to be a Bowhunter?

Here's a great article by Art Champoux all about picking out a bow that's right for you, picking the right arrows and a more... I'm sure you'll learn a lot from Art... Some quick pointers: 1. Find a bow that's right for you (It has the proper draw length) 2. Make sure it passses the "feel good in the hands" test 3. Beware of the twang 4. Buy a sight to put on your bow and sight it for 20 and 30yds. 5. Have a bow-mounted quiver that protects your broadheads and you from getting cut. 6. Decide whether or not a trigger or finger release is right for you. 7. Have the proper protection for your forearm. 8. Have a good stabilizer for your bow. 9. Match your broadhead to the weight of the arrow tip and be sure to practice with them. 10. Remember to camoflauge yourself to your surroundings. Blend in! There are many more things you can do but these will get you started. Take a look at the article I've included below where I learned all of this from. Happy Bow Hunting! -Michael =================================== So You Want to be a Bowhunter? By Art Champoux Jun 24, 2006, 15:29

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Well now is the time to look fornew gear and/or replace other gear. There are a lot of things you must do to prepare for the season thatstarts on September 15. Which is less then 3 months to do it in. How to pick abow and gear.......let me help in telling you how.

The bow.... First you MUST get acompound that fits you.

Not just any compound but one that fits you. Not manybox stores measure you for the proper draw length. How do you determine yourdraw length? There are two ways to tell.One is to stand near a wall with yourfeet facing 90 degrees, out stretch your arm while looking at the wall. Now measure from your fist on the wall to thecorner of your mouth. Measure that. That is the length of the draw length youneed....It is important to get it right. If you feel more comfortable or unsurego to a pro shop they should do it for you. It is not in your best interest to go to a “box” store to get fitted fora bow.

If you go to any store and they do not offer to measure youfor a bow.......walk out.. It is important to get the bow to fit you properly.Everything depends on it.

Your arrows need to be “spined” foryour draw length and the pounds you shoot.

Each person is different. Do notthink you need heavy poundage....40-50 lbs is all you need for deer sized game.Fast is not a criteria for a bow. You must be able to draw slow, quietly andwith little or no motion so the game does not see you pulling it back. If youcan not pull it back easily and with limited motion find a bow you can do itwith. I have shot several different animals at 47 lbs out to and including 35yards, although I prefer it closer. The average deer taken in the USA from atree stand is under 15 yards!!!! So find a bow that fits you and you can drawsmoothly and you have a good start on your way to bow hunt. The grip on the bowshould be comfortable. Not feel to big nor to small. Like buying shoes, try afew bows until you find one that is comfortable in your hand. When you do....that is the bow for you. DO NOT let a salesman tell you that is the bow foryou if it does not “feel right”

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