Bow Hunting for Beginners

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

1. Don’t over-bow

“You don’t want to be pulling more than you are comfortable with,”   Straining to draw your bow can cause injuries, lead to accidents and hinder your hunts. “Everyone can pull their bow back when they are calm and relaxed on a warm day, but what happens when the weather gets cold? Hunters should be able to comfortably draw their bow in any situation.” Hunters test their true strength by pulling back their bow when sitting in a chair, with their feet flat on the ground. If it’s difficult, adjust your draw weight to a more manageable level.

2. Don’t gauge yourself by anyone else

“Do what’s best for you as a new hunter and don’t compare yourself to others,”  “Any deer you take with archery equipment is a trophy you should be proud of.” Long time hunters may pass on a five point buck, but their goals may be different than yours. “There’s no need to apologize for harvesting a fawn or a small buck. If you took it humanely, you should be proud.”

3. Don’t base your season off of a kill

“A good experience is not measured in scoreable points.” Hunters should

enjoy their surroundings. “Live in the moment; listen to birds, watch squirrels and take in the beauty of the fall leaves. It’s more about the journey than the destination,”