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brego · 01-18-2005, 02:49 PM

hi! im new and interested inarchery. i would like to bowhunt, but i think im too young. anyone know the laws for jersey?? also, equipment, etc

ScottD · 01-18-2005, 03:39 PM

Hi brego and welcome aboard. For the rules and regs concerning hunting your state, stop by your local sporting goods store, they should be able to help out.

brego · 01-18-2005, 08:03 PM

i know someone who bowhuntsand im gonna ask him to teach me, but i still need equip. advice...

jerry · 01-18-2005, 08:23 PM

Not to get too personal but..........What's your height, weight, strength level (play football, or table tennis) not being funny, all important.

Also, your budget?

brego · 01-19-2005, 06:22 AM

i have asmall budget, im 5'41/2", about 100pounds, but im growing. as for strength level, i have a horse and thats a lot of work!! i have to haul a few ponds of feed over a pretty far distance with my horse trying to eat it... not to mention lifting that heavy saddle onto his back while hes running away!

lefty o · 01-19-2005, 10:59 AM

i started bowhunting when i was 13, so the age thing is entirely dependent on you as long as you meet your states requirements.id love to help with equipment advice, but im a little out of date with my bows with one made in 1984, and the other in 1966.

Shaun · 01-19-2005, 11:12 AM

Brego I started about 7 years ago and the bow I used to get started was one I found at a pawn shop, then I took it to the bow shop and had it restrung and arrows cut for me -- also this would be a low dollar entry and allow you to use your money wisely -- but I would also see what Jerry has to say as he does have more experience - just remember to PRACTICE

troylaplante · 01-19-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brego

hi! im new and interested inarchery. i would like to bowhunt, but i think im too young. anyone know the laws for jersey?? also, equipment, etc

Just remember that you can't shoot at those shiny metal things on the Turnpike. And toll collectors are off limits, too.

brego · 01-20-2005, 03:19 PM

im wondering if it would be a good idea to get my bow off of ebay. if so, can anyone suggest 1 on there?

brego · 01-20-2005, 03:37 PM

i just did the draw length/wingspan thing and my draw length ins approx. 65"

Shaun · 01-20-2005, 04:08 PM

brego for a 65" draw you would have to be 13 feet tall. I am 6'2" and my draw length is 30"

Oxford · 01-20-2005, 04:16 PM

Brego...here's a link for your state's Wildlife Conservation Department which may be useful. Within it you'll find several links which should give you plenty of information on bowhunting in New Jersey.

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensphome.htm

Good Luck :right:

brego · 01-20-2005, 04:18 PM

oops... i wrote down my wingspan......according to the chart, my drawlength is 25"....dont i feel stupid...

Shaun · 01-20-2005, 04:21 PM

I see no problem w-th ebay -- but why not find a local bow shop and see if they have any good used bows in your price range -- my current Bow is a Bear I bought at Walmart for $95

Oxford · 01-20-2005, 04:23 PM

Brego...it appears that a hunter education course is recommended, if not required, for younger hunters in NJ. Here's a link with some of that information.

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/hntedinstr.pdf

ScottD · 01-20-2005, 05:43 PM

Brego I would assume that you are considering a compound bow? If that is the case, before you buy anything you need to get to an archery shop, one with shooting lanes, and shoot some different bows.

I can not tell you how much this will help you in spending your hard earned money. Though most bows look the same they are all different when it comes to shooting them. I'm talking here of just spending one afternoon at an archery shop and you will come away with more information than you will be able to keep in your head.

I repeat do not buy a bow off of Ebay until you have gone the archery shop and even then I would not buy it unless it was one of the ones I shot at the archery range.

You need to sling some arrows before you even buy. All that you will spend is for ranges fees, maybe $15.00 and a few cokes, it will be money well spent.

A little about compound bows. Bows will be catagorized by two things, draw weight and draw length. You have determined your draw weight at 25" so you need to be looking at bows that are 25"-28" in draw length. Always start will your draw length as the lower number in what the bow will draw. The reason is, that as you shoot your draw will stretch. It can stretch from 1"-2" easily as your back muscles stretch. Another reason you should be at a range trying different bows. That way when you buy your bow you will have already be strecthed out to your true draw length. Nothing worse then owning a bow with too short of length, it is practically useless. Not to mention that your arrows are too short also now and you will have to by some more, more money down the tubes.

The other thing is your draw weight. Well without ever shooting a bow how are you going to know your correct draw weight? Another reason you need to be at the archery range flinging some arrows. And like draw length as you shoot more your muscles will become developed. Now all compound bows are adjustable for weight, but only within the specifications of that bow. So if you out grow that draw weight you are left with a bow that you will grow out of too soon and will be looking for another bow, more money spent.

So back to what I was saying take your hard earned cash and spend 2-3 Saturday afternoons trying different bows and shooting arrows and asking a lot of question and you will be a better archer when it comes to making that first purchase. If you do it right you will always cherish your first bow. I still have my first one, wouldn't trade it in a million years.

brego · 01-21-2005, 06:14 AM

you just gave me a link to download a form to be an instructor for an education course

jerry · 01-21-2005, 06:58 AM

OOPS! Sorry I dropped out here a bit, been pretty busy and getting worse.

The others pretty well covered it. This is one thing where the shop is invaluable. If you want to hunt rabbits a guy can pretty much spec a 20 guage single shot shotgun and the chances are pretty good he'll be succesfull.

start with something that fits you and you can grow in to with adjustable draw lenghts. I believe the minimum requirement for most archery regs will be right around 40 pounds of draw weight. Watch the bows that run 25~40 for example. you might tap out your max draw weight too quickly.

Whatever you get, make sure to practice a lot.

Oxford · 01-21-2005, 09:51 AM

Brego...Oops! cancel that site if you're not interested in becoming an instructor in wildlife.

But...along the fringes in that site are some interesting sites which may be of value to you. :nod:

brego · 01-22-2005, 11:36 AM

it just downloads something, it doesnt go to a site

01-18-2005, 02:49 PM	#1
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	im new hi! im new and interested inarchery. i would like to bowhunt, but i think im too young. anyone know the laws for jersey?? also, equipment, etc

01-18-2005, 03:39 PM	#2
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	Hi brego and welcome aboard. For the rules and regs concerning hunting your state, stop by your local sporting goods store, they should be able to help out. __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

01-18-2005, 08:23 PM	#4
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,871 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Not to get too personal but..........What's your height, weight, strength level (play football, or table tennis) not being funny, all important. Also, your budget? __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

01-19-2005, 11:12 AM	#7
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	Brego I started about 7 years ago and the bow I used to get started was one I found at a pawn shop, then I took it to the bow shop and had it restrung and arrows cut for me -- also this would be a low dollar entry and allow you to use your money wisely -- but I would also see what Jerry has to say as he does have more experience - just remember to PRACTICE __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-20-2005, 04:08 PM	#11
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	brego for a 65" draw you would have to be 13 feet tall. I am 6'2" and my draw length is 30" __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-18-2005, 08:03 PM	#3
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	i know someone who bowhuntsand im gonna ask him to teach me, but i still need equip. advice...

01-19-2005, 06:22 AM	#5
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	i have asmall budget, im 5'41/2", about 100pounds, but im growing. as for strength level, i have a horse and thats a lot of work!! i have to haul a few ponds of feed over a pretty far distance with my horse trying to eat it... not to mention lifting that heavy saddle onto his back while hes running away!

01-19-2005, 10:59 AM	#6
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,786	i started bowhunting when i was 13, so the age thing is entirely dependent on you as long as you meet your states requirements.id love to help with equipment advice, but im a little out of date with my bows with one made in 1984, and the other in 1966.

01-20-2005, 03:19 PM	#9
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	im wondering if it would be a good idea to get my bow off of ebay. if so, can anyone suggest 1 on there?

01-20-2005, 03:37 PM	#10
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	i just did the draw length/wingspan thing and my draw length ins approx. 65"

01-20-2005, 04:16 PM	#12
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,022 Blog Entries: 4	Brego...here's a link for your state's Wildlife Conservation Department which may be useful. Within it you'll find several links which should give you plenty of information on bowhunting in New Jersey. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensphome.htm Good Luck :right: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

01-20-2005, 04:18 PM	#13
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	oops... i wrote down my wingspan......according to the chart, my drawlength is 25"....dont i feel stupid...

01-20-2005, 04:21 PM	#14
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	I see no problem w-th ebay -- but why not find a local bow shop and see if they have any good used bows in your price range -- my current Bow is a Bear I bought at Walmart for $95 __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-20-2005, 04:23 PM	#15
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,022 Blog Entries: 4	Brego...it appears that a hunter education course is recommended, if not required, for younger hunters in NJ. Here's a link with some of that information. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/hntedinstr.pdf __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

01-20-2005, 05:43 PM	#16
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	Brego I would assume that you are considering a compound bow? If that is the case, before you buy anything you need to get to an archery shop, one with shooting lanes, and shoot some different bows. I can not tell you how much this will help you in spending your hard earned money. Though most bows look the same they are all different when it comes to shooting them. I'm talking here of just spending one afternoon at an archery shop and you will come away with more information than you will be able to keep in your head. I repeat do not buy a bow off of Ebay until you have gone the archery shop and even then I would not buy it unless it was one of the ones I shot at the archery range. You need to sling some arrows before you even buy. All that you will spend is for ranges fees, maybe $15.00 and a few cokes, it will be money well spent. A little about compound bows. Bows will be catagorized by two things, draw weight and draw length. You have determined your draw weight at 25" so you need to be looking at bows that are 25"-28" in draw length. Always start will your draw length as the lower number in what the bow will draw. The reason is, that as you shoot your draw will stretch. It can stretch from 1"-2" easily as your back muscles stretch. Another reason you should be at a range trying different bows. That way when you buy your bow you will have already be strecthed out to your true draw length. Nothing worse then owning a bow with too short of length, it is practically useless. Not to mention that your arrows are too short also now and you will have to by some more, more money down the tubes. The other thing is your draw weight. Well without ever shooting a bow how are you going to know your correct draw weight? Another reason you need to be at the archery range flinging some arrows. And like draw length as you shoot more your muscles will become developed. Now all compound bows are adjustable for weight, but only within the specifications of that bow. So if you out grow that draw weight you are left with a bow that you will grow out of too soon and will be looking for another bow, more money spent. So back to what I was saying take your hard earned cash and spend 2-3 Saturday afternoons trying different bows and shooting arrows and asking a lot of question and you will be a better archer when it comes to making that first purchase. If you do it right you will always cherish your first bow. I still have my first one, wouldn't trade it in a million years. __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

01-21-2005, 06:14 AM	#17
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	you just gave me a link to download a form to be an instructor for an education course

01-21-2005, 06:58 AM	#18
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,871 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	OOPS! Sorry I dropped out here a bit, been pretty busy and getting worse. The others pretty well covered it. This is one thing where the shop is invaluable. If you want to hunt rabbits a guy can pretty much spec a 20 guage single shot shotgun and the chances are pretty good he'll be succesfull. start with something that fits you and you can grow in to with adjustable draw lenghts. I believe the minimum requirement for most archery regs will be right around 40 pounds of draw weight. Watch the bows that run 25~40 for example. you might tap out your max draw weight too quickly. Whatever you get, make sure to practice a lot. __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

01-21-2005, 09:51 AM	#19
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,022 Blog Entries: 4	Brego...Oops! cancel that site if you're not interested in becoming an instructor in wildlife. But...along the fringes in that site are some interesting sites which may be of value to you. :nod: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

01-22-2005, 11:36 AM	#20
brego Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	it just downloads something, it doesnt go to a site