Bowhunting noob here

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  1. t8rsalad

    t8rsalad Weekend Warrior

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    Hello all. Found out about the site via the Bowhunt or Die show on my Roku. I've been a gun hunter my entire life and just got into bowhunting last year. After a few unsuccessful trips out, finally connected with my first deer. It wasn't a world beater of a buck, but I'm hooked. It was a perfect 22 yard shot that saw the deer run 10 yards and double back and die right next to where the arrow passed through. You'll get a lot of questions out of me as no one in my family bowhunts and I do not have any nearby resources that do either. I'm pretty much learning as I go and reading everything I can when I can. Is there a section of the site that members can post maps to have others take a look if they have questions? I'm thinking of bowhunting my gun property, but there are a few challenges that have me stumped in terms of getting in/out quietly on foot. During gun season, we have a UTV that does the job fairly well, but that's when crops are already out. I'd like to see if any of you guys have an idea of an alternate route.
     
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    60X Custom Strings Die Hard Bowhunter

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    welcome to the forum. tons of great info here
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Welcome to the forums and congrats on that first bow kill!
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome to the site and bowhunting! Ton's of very knowledgeable people on the site that I am sure can answer any question or questions your going to have!
     
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    t8rsalad Weekend Warrior

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    Thanks guys. Forgot to mention I'm in Missouri by the way.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome to the site!
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome and congrats! :tu:
     
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    gltomp Grizzled Veteran

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    Hi T8r :wave:
    Welcome to the site... and hopefully that deer was the first of many!
     
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    t8rsalad Weekend Warrior

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    I've been a gun hunter for 16 years. This past season was my first real bow hunt and I'm hooked. I can't see giving it up now. It's a new challenge and gets me out of the house more often, so win win.
     
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    ARCHER_CHI_RHO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    howdy? welcome =)
     

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