Hi, looking for entry level now suggestions for a first timer. Wanting a cow (elk) in northern Utah. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Well usually I wouldn’t give away my expert cow killing advice for first timers in northern Utah, but you a chic, so I still won’t. Mostly because I have no advice. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
We got my wife a Quest Storm bow. “It’s pretty and purple” She only shot it once so I can’t advise it as a bow. Best idea would be to find a shop that has bows you are comfortable pulling back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks!! Just wanting a starting point for some research from a non-salesman I’ll look into the Quest Storm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
What are you looking to spend? do you know how much you can pull? draw length? this will help us help u.
Haha! Not a lot since I’m not sure how committed I am to the sport. I want the meat... we’ll see how the rest goes. I’d like to find a bow for <$500 if possible and gear that’s needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I think I responded to the wrong thread... I’m an amateur at a lot of things Haha! Not a lot since I’m not sure how committed I am to the sport. I want the meat... we’ll see how the rest goes. I’d like to find a bow for <$500 if possible and gear that’s needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If your not sure on commitment ,I'd advise going to get measured at a good bow shop. Find one with a shooting range and try out a few in your price range. Mean while hit the want ads on sites like this and E bay. Then go buy a cross bow. That wasn't sarcasm, but looking at it more for meat than the actual love of shooting ,the crossbow can give you the excitement of the hunt and the meat without the true time needed to practice shooting.
For that price I would advise looking into packages. https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...Compound+Bows+and+Packages&utm_content=738109 This leaves you money to buy arrows. Is there a shop near you or will you be doing all this DIY
OND (she is one smart lady) is spot on with this. XBow can satisfy your needs with the least amount of effort.
That’s what I did for my first bow. Then used it on three different deer in two years. Just make sure it fits you good. Not all bows adjust up or down far enough for everyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have a Sportsman’s Warehouse but I’m trying to avoid salesmen... and my friends who hunt are trying to sell me on everything. I’m trying to get info from everywhere and narrow down on my own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That’s how I went about my second bow. We got the quest from sportsman’s warehouse here in NC. Their store brand arrows are made by Gold tip and are a good starting point at an ok pricetag. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'm a pessimist and have to say the following: If you've never shot a bow before and plan on being able to ethically use one to take a cow elk this season, you have your work cut out for you. First and foremost concern is going to be whether you can even get to the point that you can draw the minimum poundage required. Many states have minimum poundage rules for elk. You have to be able to draw the minimum or the hunt is already a loss. The minimum will be somewhere near 50 lbs. OND (Oldnotdead) offered some great advice. If crossbows are legal for this hunt and the hunt is this year, absolutely go this route. There is no comparison between the learning curve of a crossbow vs. a compound. If it has to be a compound bow: You're going to need a bow, with a minimum of a peep, d-loop, sight (3 or 4 pin fixed is my recommendation), and rest (Whisker Biscuit). A stabilizer and wrist strap are also nice, but not a necessity. I also recommend a wrist strap style release. Arrows, target tips, and broad heads. A broad head target. Go to the Sportsman's warehouse archery counter. Plan on being there for a couple hours. Tell the tech what you're wanting to do and your price range. Have him let you shoot several of their offerings. It is far and away the best way to choose a bow. Choose the one that feels the best to you. Have them set it up and paper tune it. Get some shooting form advice from the tech, or your friends, or even youtube videos. It is much better when new to learn the proper way to shoot rather than learning on your own and developing tough to break habits. There is probably also minimum arrow weight requirements, make sure the tech knows what they are and builds you arrows that meet the requirement. Assuming you'll have a low poundage, I'd recommend arrows around 450-500 grains (this should easily be above the minimum). Go with a 3 blade fixed broad head for the penetration it offers. Make sure the tech or your friends can help you with sighting in the bow. I'd focus very hard on 10-30 yards. You're going to need to be close to hit an elk properly. Sitting in a blind on a waterhole or well used trail is probably going to be the best chance to get one close enough. Being new to shooting a compound, make absolutely sure you practice a ton before the season. You need your shooting form to be committed to muscle memory. When an animal walks in you'll be very excited and focusing on the shot will be tough. This muscle memory needs to be able to take over. Focus on hitting your anchor points, look through the peep, use the correct pin. I also highly recommend aiming for center lungs, it will give the most room for error.
Save your money and buy meat at Costco. Unless you are serious about hunting you shouldn't. It is too late for this year. You need way too much practice. Maybe find someone to let you tag along and learn to hunt first. Elk are not pushovers.
