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Bowhunting101 with Whitetail101 - Part 1
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:26 PM
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I thought I would do a series of posts dedicated to getting started in bow hunting.
Part I: Choosing a Hunting bow
Let’s face it; archery hunting is an individual sport. A Bowhunter is best suited alone in the woods, relying on his own skill and luck to be successful or unsuccessful.
Choosing a hunting bow is also something that should be done alone, as the bow will only be a good fit for the individual using it. Just because your favorite Bowhunter, such as Chuck Adams, Mark and Terry Drury or Michael Waddel use a particular bow, does not necessarily mean that bow will be a perfect fit for you.
You don’t just walk onto a car lot and purchase a vehicle without first researching it and comparing it to other similar products, so why should you do the same when purchasing a new bow? Go to your local pro-shop and ask questions about different bows, and if possible shoot several bows and see which feels the most comfortable to you. Once you have settled on a particular bow, ensure that it is manufactured by a reputable manufacturer who offers a solid factory warranty behind it.
Traditional Bows
Many of us had our first start in archery, with one of those cowboy and Indian bow and arrow sets. I myself had one, and terrorized every cat, dog and chicken on the farm with those suction cup arrows.
Until the mid 1970’s the longbow and recurve was the bow of choice for the archery hunter. When the compound made its appearance the talk of the day was how all that gadgetry would never work. Today 90% of all Bowhunters shoot a compound bow. The main reason is the compound is easier to shoot comfortably and accurately with a greater effective range than the “traditional” bow.
When considering the purchase of a traditional bow, be aware that you will not have the luxury of “let off” afforded by the compound. You will have to draw and hold the full draw weight at full draw. The traditional bow also requires considerably more patience and practice to master over the compound bow to become proficient.
Compound Bows
The appearance of the compound bow in the late 70’s, forever changed the face of bow hunting.
While essentially the same animal as the traditional bow, the compound has several distinct differences. First there is the system of cables, strings and wheels (cams) which scream “modern technology”. Secondly, with the aid of those cables, strings and wheels the compound archer gains the mechanical advantage of reduce draw weight at full draw, referred to as holding weight. This allows the archer to remain at full draw longer to acquire a more accurate sight picture with the aid of a sight, which would be quite difficult for a traditional archer to perform.
Once you have settled the type of bow, you need to get fitted for that bow. You will need to find your draw length and a comfortable draw weight.
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RE: Bowhunting101 with Whitetail101 - Part 1
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:55 PM
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Great info
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