I'm new to bowhunting, been practicing only for a couple of months. I'm really interested in hog hunting, mainly because you can hunt year-round for hogs in Texas with no limit. More hunting means more meat for me. I'm trying to simulate my practice more and more like a real hunt, but the problem is that I've never been on a real hunt before, whether with bow or gun. (I don't even own any camouflage clothing, which I think is against the law in Texas.) So, I have some questions: 1) You spot your animal, and draw your bow back. How long do you normally hold your bow at full draw before releasing? 2) Should I only practice with broadheads since that's what I'll use during the hunt? 3) What's the farthest & closest distances I should practice at? ( I'm deadly at 5 yds! ) 4) How many arrows do you shoot during a practice session and for how long? (I have an elbow injury and after 12 arrows, my elbow gets sore.) Thanks for all of your replies!
I dont think camo is illegal anywhere....especially Texas. And please tall me that youre joking about all of this. If you are serious, hey Ill give you a hand. But come on, this almost seems a little to ridiculous........ Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
You should be deadly at least at 30 yard so keep practicing and please stop wasting our time with this foolish questions
looks like you have a lot to find out about hunting try practicing 10 to 30 yards get your bow shooting good with field points frist then try some broadheads when i shoot in the backyard i shoot 30 to 50 arrows 4 days a week as for shooting at any aniaml it not as easy as you put it they move it takes some time in the woods doing it to know when to draw and shoot good luck and the only way to find out is ask
Disreguard the negative comments. This forum is here for people to ask, learn, discuss, etc. NOT to ridicule others who are trying to do previously stated things. If you look under thier names you will see it says 'Newb'. There's a reason for that. Practice practice practice and best of luck
nhbowhunt & rknierim nice job and thanks! Momma always said; if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all.
I did not ridicule anybody and I made it clear that I was more than willing to help somebody. The adjective that sits below my username or wherever it is, is not a reflection of my character. I had no idea if somebody was making a joke or not. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
The 4 questions I posted about practicing were made seriously. Tyler86, the joke about camo in Texas was just the opposite of what you're thinking. I was joking that it's illegal to NOT own any camo in Texas because of the high rate of people wearing camo in all sorts of places that don't involve... oh, never mind. Sorry, I always try to keep things a little humorous, no matter what the subject. I guess I need to use more emoticons in my posts to properly convey my jokes.
I'm serious, really. Tyler86, I'm sorry that my questions seem ridiculous. But, like I said, I'm totally new to hunting in any form. When I practice, it takes me a good 10-15 seconds to steady my bow in order to take a good shot, so I was just wondering if in a real hunt I would have that much time or if I need to practice releasing after 5 seconds or something. The other questions seem reasonable questions, so I'm not sure why you'd think I'm joking.
Don't worry man - I got your joke about it being illegal to NOT own camo in TX. I've never been a huge camo-wearer when I'm not hunting, so you're in good company. :D As for your questions, I've done my best to answer them below. Keep in mind that there's rarely a definitive black/white answer when it comes to hunting. A lot of stuff depends on your level of comfort, skill and experience. One thing to remember - there's no substitute for real world experience. The more you get out there and shoot and hunt, the better you'll get. There will be some bumps in the road, but they always make for good stories and learning experiences.
+1 on what Justin said. Im sure youll be ready to go for this hunting season. As for the misunderstanding, it wasnt so much your fault. I didnt know how to take, I saw some jest in there but the rest of it, to me, seemed a little nuts. Its cool though. The real problem were those that decided that they wanted to take jabs of their own. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
Yeah Tyler, you're right. That was the real problem, the ones being helpful or reminding you and santibowhunter of your manners. WOW...
I agree, Justin did good. Especially only the first shot counts. If you start to get tired stop and come back later. One thing to add....I have been using G5 SGH (Small Game Head) and "Judo" points for many years. I use them to shoot anything from that yellow flower to chipmunks or maybe gophers by you. This has made me a much better archer and hunter. This is very close to, if not "real hunting". It gives you the opportunity to judge distances, develop sneaking skills, learning when to (and not to) draw and so much more. Heck even having a friend throw a tennis ball on the ground next to bush for you to shoot is a big help. Good luck. Be careful though. This stuff is addicting. Or at least I have been for over 35 years. Good luck.
Great Tips! Justin, thanks for the detailed tips. And thanks to everyone that gave some good advice. Whitetail, do you shoot at moving targets, like the tennis ball your friend throws? I've thought about making a round target that can be rolled on the grass but I wasn't even sure if shooting at a moving target is ever a real-life situation with a bow. For now, I'll stick to the stationary targets.
