How much of a bow hunter are you?

oneastrix · 08-05-2003, 09:37 PM

I am interested in the sport, as well as bow fishing. But not as much as I thought I would be in the beginning. Have bow, and a good one.

oneastrix · 08-05-2003, 09:37 PM

Any good stories or advice?

DANA · 08-06-2003, 08:02 AM

SHOOT, SHOOT, SHOOT!!!!!! SHOOT UNTIL IT BECOMES SECOND NATURE.

DANA

jerry · 08-06-2003, 11:36 AM

I love to bow hunt. Can't wait for this season. Dana is right. A lot of shooting does wonders.

DANA, I STILL HAVEN"T TRIED BIRDS YET. BUT IT'S STILL ON MY MIND.

As far as stories; Iv'e had less success with my bow VS gun, but a lot of memorable times in the woods. Also typically get an extended season.

Do you have any specific questions 1*?

grizzly · 08-06-2003, 09:39 PM

I got a new PSE Beast this year and I love it...Used to shoot a Bear... There is absolutely no comparison:nod:

oneastrix · 08-06-2003, 09:58 PM

It's a Matthew Solocam that I was given. I don't think it fits me though. How do you know if a bow is too big or too small?

jerry · 08-07-2003, 02:31 AM

The best way to tell if a bow fits good is to go to a good bow shop and let them measure for you. Typically a bow that looks like a toy with a measuring stick on it. (makes a difference shooting fingers or mechanical relaease too)They can make sure that you have propper arrows etc. My first PSE was a bit short & I had to cock my elbow a bit. I have a Reflex now and it fits much better.

I rely on the shop a lot. Unlike guns, with reloading etc. I haven't gotten into making my own arrows, working on the bow.

I have seen the fishing rigs you mentioned in some bow hunting mags. I think some stores like wally world have even had them.

About the best thing you can do for bow hunting along with practice is get good at estimating distance. this can be done in your every day travels. Pick an object and see how close you are to the estimated distance.

08-05-2003, 09:37 PM	#1
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	How much of a bow hunter are you? I am interested in the sport, as well as bow fishing. But not as much as I thought I would be in the beginning. Have bow, and a good one. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

08-05-2003, 09:37 PM	#2
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	Any good stories or advice? __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

08-06-2003, 11:36 AM	#4
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,899 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I love to bow hunt. Can't wait for this season. Dana is right. A lot of shooting does wonders. DANA, I STILL HAVEN"T TRIED BIRDS YET. BUT IT'S STILL ON MY MIND. As far as stories; Iv'e had less success with my bow VS gun, but a lot of memorable times in the woods. Also typically get an extended season. Do you have any specific questions 1*? __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

08-06-2003, 09:39 PM	#5
grizzly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: PDR of IL Posts: 653	What Bow do you shoot I got a new PSE Beast this year and I love it...Used to shoot a Bear... There is absolutely no comparison:nod: __________________ When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No Taxes... No Debt... Plenty Buffalo... Plenty beaver! Women did most of the work. Medicine Man free! Indian men hunted and fished all the time! White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." --Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824.

08-06-2003, 09:58 PM	#6
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	It's a Matthew Solocam that I was given. I don't think it fits me though. How do you know if a bow is too big or too small? __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

08-06-2003, 08:02 AM	#3
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,596	SHOOT, SHOOT, SHOOT!!!!!! SHOOT UNTIL IT BECOMES SECOND NATURE. DANA

08-07-2003, 02:31 AM	#7
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,899 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	The best way to tell if a bow fits good is to go to a good bow shop and let them measure for you. Typically a bow that looks like a toy with a measuring stick on it. (makes a difference shooting fingers or mechanical relaease too)They can make sure that you have propper arrows etc. My first PSE was a bit short & I had to cock my elbow a bit. I have a Reflex now and it fits much better. I rely on the shop a lot. Unlike guns, with reloading etc. I haven't gotten into making my own arrows, working on the bow. I have seen the fishing rigs you mentioned in some bow hunting mags. I think some stores like wally world have even had them. About the best thing you can do for bow hunting along with practice is get good at estimating distance. this can be done in your every day travels. Pick an object and see how close you are to the estimated distance.