This may be weird and It may not be but .... I have never once bowhunted in my life and for some reason and very very excited and cant wait to try it, problem is, I have no equipment/gear at all. I have approx 1 year to get everything I Need Either new or used heres a little about me so you can help me decide what gear would work the best. 6'1'' 250 Lbs (Large Frame haha as opposed to overweight) Hunting Northern Wiscosin Public Land (early sept to late oct) I recently Purchased a Hoyt Striker (bare) If you were to set me up with everything I need to at least attempt a successfull hunt what would it be. I will be taking the final list a buying items on a regular basis until I get everything. Now I know alot of this is personal prefference but i would assume people have pros and cons to there equipment so any input will help.
IMO, this is too much to take on in one thread. The variables and choices are endless for all the accessories for your bow. My suggestion if you want input on equipment to to take it step by step and take one piece of equipment at a time. For example.... start with your arrow rest then move to your sight and so on. Be aware you will find a great deal of diversity of people's opinions on what you should get on here. There is no undisputed "BEST" of anything. You could also take your bow to a reputable bow shop and have them help you.
So you have just a bow? Thats a good start. I would start by getting your bow all setup with a sight, rest, etc. Most bowhunters hunt from trees so you're going to need a treestand. There are quite a few choices out there in the climber, hang-on, and ladderstand categories. A good pair of binoculars and a range finder is also a must. Throw in a couple different calls and you should be set. Of course, there are a lot of other little things that you'll need but thats a start.
Find the best bow shop in your area. Give them a call and set up an appointment. Tell them what you are trying to do, and they can set and size everything for you. This will save you tons of time and money (and frustration). If you already have good fundamental marksmanship skills, you can be consistently in the kill zone within the first visit. Then just practice all year. In short, find a GOOD bow shop.
I would keep it simple. Steer away from moving parts on your tech items like sights and rests. Your new.. you want to be accurate when you shoot.. and hunt some deer.. you'll learn everything else as you progress. Go into a pro shop and tell them this.. you want it simple. I'd reccomend a whisker bisquit rest. Simple and effective. A sight without micro adjusts.. cause they can be a pain. Broadheads.. steer away from mechanicals.. they involve a lot of know-how and experience in archery. Stick to fixed heads with replacement blades.. like the NAP Nitron.. Muzzy heads.. or Slick Trik if you can find them. Remember your not a pro shop owner.. smaller heads will be more accurate and forgiving for you even with poor form.. wrong arrow shaft size etc.. concentrate on shot placement.. don't rely on blood trails. The worst thing I think some new guys get into is.. all the tech stuff without even knowing if they enjoy hunting. Then frustration just steers them away from what otherwise could be their next love. Just keep it simple and everything will work itself out.
Thanks A ton guys, I tend to be the type of person who wants the best thing right away and maybe that would be a mistake in this case, I already picked up a bow A Hoyt Striker Like i said so far I have 30.00 invested , seems like a good start. I don't want to get discouraged. IMO this is the best forum Ive ever been a part of thanks for all your guidance and Advice.
