Hey everyone recently bow hunting has caught my attention. I was just curious as too a good starter bow and the general equipment ill need to start off. Any help would be greatly appreciated,
There are all kind of bows and equipment to help get you started. I would go to your local pro-shop and shoot a few different ones. The most valuable asset to a new bowhunter is a friend/family member who already bowhunts(IMO). They can help steer you in the right direction.
My nearest proshop is a pretty good drive away, ill have to swing by on one of my days off. sadly no one i know bow hunts. Only guns for them! haha Thank you for your insight though.
Since you don't know anyone who bow hunts, a good idea is to go by the local shop and shoot a couple bows. They should help you figure out your draw length, how many pounds you can pull, etc. I'd suggest NOT buying on your first trip in. Find a few things you like (bow, release, stabilizer, sights, etc) and look at the prices. Come back here and ask us what we think about a certain type of bow or accessory and if the price the bow shop gives you is a fair price. One thing about bow hunting, once you pick it up it's hard to put it down
Since you don't have a line in with someone who already is familiar with the sport be prepared for a lot of learning by experience. We'll do what we can for you from here though. Your first hurdle is going to be finding a GOOD bow shop near you. The problem is that at this point you probably don't know a good one from a poor one. Like Jim said, go in and get fitted up then try out a few to see what feels good and what you don't like. If it's a helpful and informative shop then you're on the right track at least. Once you know what fits you and what you like I'd suggest looking for something used. It's the time of year to pick up great deals on last year's bows as the 2010's hit the street and shops are either trying to move the '09 stock out or guys that get new bows every year are looking to make room in their stable.
