Hey everyone. I'm looking to start out. I don't want to go to a store and be sold something I dont' need. Anyone have a few pointers before I go (I don't even know what I don't know)
What do u need everything including a bow, camp cloths, tree stand, ? That kind of equipment or do u have a bow and arrows? Everyone I'm sure would be glad to help. Welcome!
I suggest browsing the forum for a little while first. Ask plenty of questions. There are some good guys here with a ton of experience to share. "That being said" welcome to the site.
I'll do some more reading. Right now I have nothing. I"ll check back in on this thread and post more specific questions. Thanks!!
first ya need a bow that feels good to you and FITS you... (proper draw length, a draw weight ya can pull and hold safely).. a local bow shop can help ya out there, they will determine you draw length and let ya shoot a few different bows to see what ya feel comfortable with (go to multiple shops and try as many bows as you can.. pick the "one" that just feels better then any of the others).. don't worry about brand names... they are all good pick the one for you... next, for a new shooter I'd suggest a 3 or 5 pin site (after ya learn some more things ya can always upgrade it later), and a whisker biscuit rest (bullet proof rest, and again ya can upgrade it later), then a "D-loop, peep site, and I'd suggest a kisser button (helps to keep your anchor point consistent), along with arrows of the proper spine for your draw weight cut to the proper length (bow shop will help ya with this as well), a good adjustable release, and a quiver... make sure the bow shop "tunes" the bow with your arrows after all accessories are installed (improperly tuned bows will not shoot consistent and can ruin your liking the bow, cause you will never become good with it)... next ya need to practice, practice, practice, and practice some more.. 20, 30, and 40 yards... when you become able to put all your arrows in a 5" circle out to 40 yards all the time, every time, then your ready to go hunting with it... check back then and we'll talk to you about camo, stands, scent control, broadheads, range finders, bino's, ect.... bit more on buying the right bow... the box stores (bass pro, cabala's, ****s, ect) are there to sell stuff, try their bows, they do have some good ones... the local "bow shops" normally care will carry other bows the box stores dont carry, and their service is generally a lot better (they want customers, not just sales). Get to know the guys at the local shops, they can give ya some good info as well. If you buy a "package bow" from on of the box stores, take it to the local shop to have it tuned.. if you buy a bare bow anywhere have the local shop install all the accessories for you, and tune the bow... also, many of the shops have a pro on staff that gives lessons. Sign up for a lesson or two at least, to learn proper form and release before ya learn bad habits... very important to learn right first... it will improve your accuracy, and lot easier to learn right first then to correct bad habits later..
I am a newbie as well and the best advice I was given was to go to the local pro shop. The one I went to was more than willing to help me out. They set me up with a bow that was perfect for me and even helped with with form and etc.
