1 tip to an unexperienced bow hunter..?

EXPERIENCED BOWHUNTERS:
If there is one thing young or unexperienced bow hunters need to know it is to___________________.. Or to not_____________.. Im just trying to learn lessons the easy way, rather than the hard way!

 

Never forget your bow. Don't ask. ;-)

 

come on

 

If there is one thing young or unexperienced bow hunters need to know it is to_practice, practice, practice with a bow that fits you.. Or to not underestimate a whitetails nose.. Im just trying to learn lessons the easy way, rather than the hard way!

 

before you buy a blind for bowhunting, make sure you can get to full draw comfortably in it! Made that mistake this year

 

Keep yourself safe at all times in the stand!

Dont Do-Never shoot unless you feel that you can make the best shot provided. Be confident in how you shoot! As they say Practice!

 

Patience and dont overbow

 

1.) don't get bogged down in the gear. a well placed shot with any bow is a kill.

2.) always hunt the wind no matter how much scent control you use. when hunting with a bow you get much closer to the animal and a bad wind = no success 100% of the time, guaranteed.

 

patience, wait for a GOOD shot. they will turn broadside eventually.

 

If there is one thing young or inexperienced bow hunters need to know it is to practice, practice, practice. Pick a spot to aim at, not the whole deer. I may sound funny but in the excitement a lot of newbies aim at the whole deer. I've done it. Stay calm pick the spot on the deer you want your arrow to hit. When the deer is down you can get as excited as you want.

 

is to ___________________________ not "grip" your bow like a baseball bat, but let it sit loosely in your hands.

 

No amount of practice, no matter how well you shoot, is going to get you within shooting distance of an animal. Learn your prey, spend as much time as you can immersing yourself in their world learning to respect and appreciate them.

 

While I do agree, if you can't shoot your bow accurately, what good it getting close, unless you can stick it with a knife.
What came first the chicken or the egg?

 

Do-
Practice a very very lot
scout the places you wish to hunt to determine the best location for the best set up
Look at every experience as an opportunity to learn
watch the animal after the shot so you know where to start tracking
Do Not-
Rush your shot or shoot beyong your "comfort zone" ^see practice^
Become discouraged and quit
Give up on recovering game until all efforts have been exaughsted
ONE SHOT ONE KILL

 

Well said!

 

play the wind, wear a harness. don't expect things to only happen just the way you planned, and don't exceed your comfort zone like hitchcock.sean said

 

Always practice and be 100% sure the animal is dead when you shoot.

Never take up a blood trail too soon (especially on less than perfect shots). Number one reason for deer not recovered.

 

Don't force your shot. And remember everything after the shot as best you can. Mentally mark where the deer was and where it ran. EVERYTHING looks different once you get on the ground.

 

Carry an extra release in your truck or bowcase or both! Always practice atleast 10 yards outside you range in the off-season for confidence.

 

In all seriousness, good advice by all.

I'll offer two things.

1. Do not force a shot. Make sure that animal is in a position that is correct for shot placement. As said, he'll eventually be sideways or quartering away. Be patient and wait for that shot!

2. Pay attention to the details. With your equipment, make sure its all in tip top shop and functioning as it should. It's amazing how hunting conditions can bring out the flaws in things. Also make sure that everything you use, from treestands to other equipment work well for YOU. Just because it works for one guy, doesn't mean it will work well for you.

3. If you hunt out of a treestand, wear your safety harness, no questions asked. There is no excuse not to.