New to Bowhunting.com or the sport of bowhunting in general? Feel free to introduce yourself in here. Our family is always growing and everyone is welcome! Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:10 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:10 +0000 Bowhunting.com Forums https://forums.bowhunting.com/forums/introductions-new-user-forum.48/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:45:42 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/not-a-new-user-but-a-returning-member-after-about-15-years.102820/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/not-a-new-user-but-a-returning-member-after-about-15-years.102820/ invalid@example.com (ButchA) ButchA
A little brief update (as perhaps seen on other forums)... I was "gifted" a used 2017 Mission by Mathews compound bow, 52# draw, 29" draw length, by an old USCG buddy of mine. It all started from me joking on social media (Facebook) about Cabela's and wandering into the archery dept. Righthanded, righthanded, righthanded, this 'n this 'n that... I joked...

Not a NEW user, but a returning member after about 15 years...]]> 5 Thu, 14 May 2026 02:47:20 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hello-stick-throwers-i-came-looking-for-some-help-on-a-killer-instinct-bone-collector-415-fp.102818/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hello-stick-throwers-i-came-looking-for-some-help-on-a-killer-instinct-bone-collector-415-fp.102818/ invalid@example.com (Jeffrey Gilbert) Jeffrey Gilbert 4 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:24:34 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/monte-leone.102788/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/monte-leone.102788/ invalid@example.com (Tom Carrigan) Tom Carrigan In 1963 at 16 years old, I was a bowling pin spotter at the local Elks club earning $2.50- 3.00 3 x a week.
Had the catalog picture on the wall
of the Fred Bear Grizzly semi- recurve bow. Saved up & ordered from my local sport shop In June 63 ...& suggested I order a 42# pull which was good for my build, and more than adequate for hunting. The bow came in late July 63.
It was magnificent ...since my first bow was the $14.00 black fox with a white rubber handle. I paid $42.95...

Monte Leone]]> 1 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:21:11 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-member.102764/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-member.102764/ invalid@example.com (Craig Chamblee) Craig Chamblee Craig Chamblee
Dublin Georgia]]> 2 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:28:06 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/old-but-new.102757/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/old-but-new.102757/ invalid@example.com (armyvet37) armyvet37
Been hunting with a crossbow for the last few years. Ready to go back to a compound this year. Looking forward to gettting some tips and advice on what to buy and just overall discusson on bow hunting.]]> 3 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:47:10 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/cart-before-horse-x2.102742/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/cart-before-horse-x2.102742/ invalid@example.com (Ashwood) Ashwood
I've shot several long/recurve bows of friends over the years and always wanted to look into these and compound as well as hunting.

Well, a recent bargain purchase of a Burris Oracle 2 sight has drawn me in. Pretty ridiculous to get a sight first but I figure I could always sell it if I don't get into the hobby(I like the Burris warranty).
I...

Cart before horse x2]]> 3 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:22:36 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/from-nc.102739/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/from-nc.102739/ invalid@example.com (ncbanshee) ncbanshee
Hope you are all doing well.]]> 1 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/intro-bh2026.102734/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/intro-bh2026.102734/ invalid@example.com (BH2026) BH2026
I became aware of bow hunting in 2019 at an outdoor trade fair. Was fun shooting with a compound on 3D targets. So I joined an archery club and trained archery, first with a Recurce bow, later with a compound bow - which I personaly prefer. After this first contact with archery my interest for bow hunting returned.
Since that I made my hunting license – which btw, is a time consuming process here in Germany – trained a hunting dog and „learned“ to hunt with a rifle. Finaly...

Intro BH2026]]> 4 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:55:31 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/happy-new-years-to-all.102719/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/happy-new-years-to-all.102719/ invalid@example.com (In1Quest) In1Quest
Thank you all for sharing your stories, wisdom and your awakenings.

After 2 years not shooting - wacked my back out and should of fell down on the ice. I miss shooting 3D and looking forward for this coming Spring !]]> 1 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:02:22 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hello.102651/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hello.102651/ invalid@example.com (Bill25) Bill25 2 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:28:43 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/climbing-back-on-the-saddle.102678/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/climbing-back-on-the-saddle.102678/ invalid@example.com (Ronald Wendler) Ronald Wendler
Climbing back on the saddle]]> 2 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:41:25 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hunt-the-%E2%80%9Cw%E2%80%9D.102664/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hunt-the-%E2%80%9Cw%E2%80%9D.102664/ invalid@example.com (Chanback) Chanback 1 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:10 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hi.102532/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/hi.102532/ invalid@example.com (Lukosyven) Lukosyven 2 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:32:34 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/need-som-selling-advice-opinion.102642/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/need-som-selling-advice-opinion.102642/ invalid@example.com (DCMO) DCMO
Need som selling advice/opinion]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:34:38 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/greetings-from-semo.102641/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/greetings-from-semo.102641/ invalid@example.com (se3388) se3388 The Wife and I don't usually do anything but ride the S X S and hunt or fish a little. We have 40 acres of woods with trails throughout.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:52:50 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/so-many-questions.102614/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/so-many-questions.102614/ invalid@example.com (PacNWHunter) PacNWHunter
Of course they're always raiding our garden...the Deer Mafia always get their cut, but we'd never thought about hunting. We both come from families with hunting...

So many questions]]> 1 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:56:20 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/free-hunt-giveaway.102597/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/free-hunt-giveaway.102597/ invalid@example.com (Eric B) Eric B
Hunt will be October 27th 2025. Drawing will take place October 15th!

Must be veteran, active duty or first responder!

To view all details and sign up please visit the link below:

https://www.mywarrioradventures.com/giving-back]]> 4 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:42:02 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/intro.102549/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/intro.102549/ invalid@example.com (Steiny) Steiny Have bow hunted whitetails since 1973, first 8-10 harvests were with recurve, now use compound exclusively.
Tried a crossbow briefly, killed two deer. Too easy, no more of that till I can't pull a bow.
Majority of archery deer hunting takes place in IN and IL where we have properties.

Also enjoy firearms hunting and have traveled the country extensively and harvested quite a few different critters in a bunch of different states. Enjoy...

Intro]]> 6 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 03:31:05 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/greetings-from-wisconsin.102553/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/greetings-from-wisconsin.102553/ invalid@example.com (Chefsean) Chefsean 2 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:43:25 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-guy.102588/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-guy.102588/ invalid@example.com (Gfisher) Gfisher Excited to learn from the forum! I've been shooting longbows for 2 years and am eagerly awaiting my new Poison Dart bow. I love hearing about everyone's hunting adventures and the advice shared here – looking forward to being part of the discussions!]]> 2