I am going to start bowhunting with my son this year. He is 15 and I am 37. Never bow hunted but have shot at targets. I am looking for some help with everything that we will need for out in the woods. Don't want to break the bank but I want to have a good time with my son and enjoy the outdoors with him. I am a very avid fisherman and now I just want to expand in to something more. My father has hunted all his life and helps us but he is getting older so his time in the woods gets less and less every year. We have our bows and arrows just want to know what else we should have and not just the things they flash on tv. Any help would be great. Your sport intrigues me and I now want to be a part of the brotherhood. Thank you.
My arsenal is cheap and sensible Back pack Knife gut blade bone saw pull rope flashlight scent sprays and soaps camo layered as nescesary rubber boots insulated hand warmer windicator powder. Oh and the hardest thing to come by Patience. LOL welcome to bowhunting the first time a deer walks near you you are hooked and bravo on getting onto it with your son.
What a great post. The things you NEED (or...will possibly make the hunt more successful/enjoyable). If I were in your shoes.....I'd look at ladder stands (if you have land you can put them up). They're cheap (I paid $53/ea for the ones I bought, last year); they're sturdy (for those not used to being up in a tree); they're safe (biggie!). You'll get "a" safety harness with each stand. So, you're covered, there, too. You're gonna need Broadheads. Do a search, and you'll find out everything you wanted to/need to know (and then some). If you're just starting out shooting BH's, you're also gonna want to have someone who knows what they're doing assist you in tuning your bow/arrow (this is critical for you....but MORE critical for your son). Being still on stand is more important than camo choice (IMO), but you'll probably want to have "some" camo. Honestly.......that's really it. I'm assuming you have "a" knife you can use for field dressing/butchering....OR....you can investigate a butcher in your area to find out his requirements for how he is to receive the meat. There's plenty of resources on the net that can guide you through this. And, if you'll not your general location, there's probably someone here who could/would help you out. A cheap gambrel (to hang your deer, for butchering) is a solid investment. I think I paid $20 for mine, and it has a scale on it. They can be bought for 1/2 that, though. Good luck!
