copperbuck17 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I have hunted rifle for awhile. I wouldn't mind trying bowhunting. The problem is I don't know much about bow hunting and I don't even have a bow.... do u have any suggestions or tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Besides getting a bow, I would go look for deer in January and go after them. On a good day you should be able to make 2 to 4 stalks on mule deer they seem to be out and moving for large portions of the day. In august find water with good sign and sit as long as you possibly can. It took me four years to get my first bow kill then they started adding up a lot quicker it can be fun once you get the hang of things and slow down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copperbuck17 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks. I just want to have something else to do when it comes archery season. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Well start with a bow. If you have never shot a bow. Shoots all you can at your local shop. Buy what feels best to you not what the guy or guys at the shops want to sell you. Then practice practice practice!! You should be ready buy Aug. Then as Whale said do your scouting and find a water hole or trail to sit. Its not easy to sit in the heat in Aug. but it can pay off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copperbuck17 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Cool thanks...I know u said shoot what feels good to me but what bow do u recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Hoyt,Bowtech,Mathews,Pse everyone seems to make a great bow now a days. How the grip feels is big to me. Not a fan bigger grips. Find one that fits your hand IMO thiner the better less torque. Then when you find what you like shoot it. Feel for shock you don't like or if it feels like its going to jump out of your hand you probably don't want it. Or just by a Hoyt! Were you located there are some great shops in the valley that will be happy to help you out also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigutierrez Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Cool thanks...I know u said shoot what feels good to me but what bow do u recommend? Go to a shop that has different manufacturers. Some shops may let you take a few shots with some models. Do a lot of research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codywhi Report post Posted January 29, 2011 just buy a hoyt!!!!! check out archerytalk.com you can get some good deals on gear there to start out.. you might want to check out bowcast.com they have tons of pod cast you download on your ipod and listen to at work or any free time you have.... dont be shy use the search on hear too for stalking and stand hunting tips on coues deer, tons of great info.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revaeb Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Im new at bowhunting too. All I can say is when you get a bow, shoot that thing alot. I set up a target in my back yard and had 20 yards to work with. I wasnt looking to get super long shots, just get my form down and be consistent with my shot. It sounds dumb but I got on youtube and watched some videos of guys and how they prefer to shoot, and what good form is and stuff. I diddnt really have anyone to teach me. It helped alot to see what good form was. Little adjustments to how I was doing stuff helped alot. Then you just get comfortable with shooting the bow and focus on the consistency from shot to shot. After you feel you have a good consistent group, then start with the longer distance shots. Theres alot of good places to shoot around the valley, and they just put in a free archery range on top of the landfill in Chandler. I was able to get a coues in August up in 27 and it was the most fun and exciting hunt ive ever been on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copperbuck17 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Cool thanks for all the great info. Greatly appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUZTAIL Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Shoot the 1st deer you see that has horns! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Im new at bowhunting too. All I can say is when you get a bow, shoot that thing alot. I set up a target in my back yard and had 20 yards to work with. I wasnt looking to get super long shots, just get my form down and be consistent with my shot. It sounds dumb but I got on youtube and watched some videos of guys and how they prefer to shoot, and what good form is and stuff. I diddnt really have anyone to teach me. It helped alot to see what good form was. Little adjustments to how I was doing stuff helped alot. Then you just get comfortable with shooting the bow and focus on the consistency from shot to shot. After you feel you have a good consistent group, then start with the longer distance shots. Theres alot of good places to shoot around the valley, and they just put in a free archery range on top of the landfill in Chandler. I was able to get a coues in August up in 27 and it was the most fun and exciting hunt ive ever been on. I did the same thing....shot in my backyard for months at 20 yards (until I was consistent) before I went to longer ranges. I too watched videos of others and also watched them at local ranges.. I think it helps a ton to know someone who shoots a bow who can give advice. Not being sure of your financial situation, I started off with a used bow. I wasn't sure id even stick with it. I didn't purchase my Mathews until I'd been at it for a year. My first set up was free from my father-in-law. My second well over $1,000. Also I researched the internet extensively before I purchased my bow. Practice practice practice and practice some more. That's the only way to get better and stick with it. It took me awhile to "grow into" my new bow. It was so far ahead of me with its capabilities and it took me a few months to really get consistent with my new bow. Oh yeah one more thing....consistent anchor points was one of my biggest problems until I got a new release. Fit is everything with archery equipment. Even if u buy used, still go to an archery store to have your draw length checked and pick their brains about equipment and test shoot as many as u can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copperbuck17 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Cool thanks for all this info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted February 2, 2011 All great points. Especially the one about "shoot the first one with horns". There is more educated insight in that statement than you can imagine. If you are new to this, you need to get practice/experience and also some success so definitely kill the first buck you can. Practice with the bow alot, and then understand that the early hunt is different than the late hunt. They bucks are bachelor grouped up on the first hunt and their patterns are different than on the late hunt. Also, you can spot n stalk, treestand or ground blind. Lots of options and fun to be had chasing them with a bow.......best of success to you.........Allen Taylor......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Shoot the 20 yds in the backyard and when you start busting nocks you start shooting each arrow at it's own spot. A couple times a month take your burley out to the desert and set up longer ranges and different shooting scenario's - uphill, downhill, etc. Practice with the same arrows you are go to hunt with, for me it is Gold Tip XT Hunters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
