Shot a Bow for the first time and liked it...

BUFF7MM · Dec 12, 2014

Overboost44 said:
Sorry, if that came out wrong. I was referring to the fact that february ends usually on the 28th or 29th.

I didn't take it that way my friend, I didn't even catch the Feburary thing.

MikeTF · Dec 12, 2014

svana said:
A question along the lines of the costs associated: Are the new bows/new bow technology worth the additional costs compared to buying a used bow? I feel like those bows were still killing deer years ago just fine. Is there a limit on how old of a bow you'd pick up if it was in good condition and all things being equal (both compound single cams for example)?

Some experienced bow hunters actually regress in their choice of bows and become more 'primitive'. They seek out old recurve bows built decades ago and practice 'instinctual' aiming. If it were me, I'd buy a used crossbow instead of a compound. Bow snobs get caught up on names like TenPoint, Parker, Excaliber, and others. A Horton or other well known bow will send the arrow down field just as fast and accurately.

outrider58 · Dec 12, 2014

svana said:
A question along the lines of the costs associated: Are the new bows/new bow technology worth the additional costs compared to buying a used bow? I feel like those bows were still killing deer years ago just fine. Is there a limit on how old of a bow you'd pick up if it was in good condition and all things being equal (both compound single cams for example)?

Definitely but, if you're gonna lay down big bucks on a bow, make sure you shoot(at a pro shop) as many brands you can so you can find the best fit for you.

steves1911 · Dec 12, 2014

svana said:
A question along the lines of the costs associated: Are the new bows/new bow technology worth the additional costs compared to buying a used bow? I feel like those bows were still killing deer years ago just fine. Is there a limit on how old of a bow you'd pick up if it was in good condition and all things being equal (both compound single cams for example)?

The new bows are mind blowing compared to the bows of 8 years ago. I just got back into archery this summer after almost a 10 year hiatus and couldn't believe how well the new bows shot when I went shopping. The new bows are more compact , lighter, faster and smoother. You also have to consider the lifetime warranty you will get on a new bow.

Inigoes · Dec 12, 2014

The price of new bows with the ready to hunt packages are hard to beat at under $400.

Unless you want a high dollar bow.

wilcam47 · Dec 12, 2014

not much to add,
The start up of getting into bow hunting is comparable to rifle hunting IMO. but once you get set up all you really need is to maintain your stock of arrows/broadheads, and keep your string in good condition. Im going on 4yrs on the same string. Just keeping it waxed properly helps immensely.

Bow hunting is challenging dont underestimate that. But its far better "rush" than rifle hunting IMO. Theres nothing like shooting your first deer with a bow or every deer. A well placed shot a deer wont run much past 40yds. I shot one last year that dropped in her tracks...only because I hit her spine. I quickly dispatched her with my knife. Be ready to do that.

MD has a long season where you can learn from your mistakes the first year and gives you plenty of opportunity to get deer if you have the time to dedicate to it. Depending where you are you could fill your freezer in a short period of time. If you have a mentor that is helpful but not necessary. Theres a lot of threads on this forum about hunting.

outrider58 · Dec 12, 2014

wilcam47 said:
not much to add,
The start up of getting into bow hunting is comparable to rifle hunting IMO. but once you get set up all you really need is to maintain your stock of arrows/broadheads, and keep your string in good condition. Im going on 4yrs on the same string. Just keeping it waxed properly helps immensely.

Bow hunting is challenging dont underestimate that. But its far better "rush" than rifle hunting IMO. Theres nothing like shooting your first deer with a bow or every deer. A well placed shot a deer wont run much past 40yds. I shot one last year that dropped in her tracks...only because I hit her spine. I quickly dispatched her with my knife. Be ready to do that.

MD has a long season where you can learn from your mistakes the first year and gives you plenty of opportunity to get deer if you have the time to dedicate to it. Depending where you are you could fill your freezer in a short period of time. If you have a mentor that is helpful but not necessary. Theres a lot of threads on this forum about hunting.

Every time I think I've made every mistake in the book and learned from them, God gives me another lesson. :lol2:

The learning never ends.

wilcam47 · Dec 12, 2014

outrider58 said:
Every time I think I've made every mistake in the book and learned from them, God gives me another lesson. The learning never ends.

yup...this season was a humbling experience...I missed a doe with my bow

got a to see a world class buck(at least for me)Thanksgiving and I didnt bring my rifle :sad20:

to name a couple things LOL maybe there should be a thread on that...

What I learned from hunting this season..

54rndball · Dec 12, 2014

If you like archery, longbows and recurves in the "traditional" style is a lot of fun and a real challenge. It is easy to work on the bows, replacing strings, and then there is making arrows. I have to get into cedar arrows. I need to set up my 3d range in the back yard and get ready with my new longbow. Don't even talk about crossbows, that is not really archery when you use a trigger for release.

sgt23preston · Dec 12, 2014

gamer_jim said:
Thanks everyone for the feedback.

Can you recommend an archery club in northern Carroll County or southern York county?

Check out Mayberry Archers just north of Westminister...

Great Club...

Indoor & Outdoor Ranges...

http://mayberryarchers.org/

outrider58 · Dec 12, 2014

wilcam47 said:
yup...this season was a humbling experience...I missed a doe with my bow got a to see a world class buck(at least for me)Thanksgiving and I didnt bring my rifle to name a couple things LOL maybe there should be a thread on that...

What I learned from hunting this season..

Or a forum! :lol2:

Biggfoot44 · Dec 13, 2014

Instead of comparing to rifle hunting, the better comparison is iron sighted revolver hunting.

outrider58 · Dec 14, 2014

Biggfoot44 said:
Instead of comparing to rifle hunting, the better comparison is iron sighted revolver hunting.

Totally agree.

Armati · Jan 17, 2015

outrider58 said:
1) Bow season in Md. goes from early September to January 31 ie: long season.
2) You can shoot in your back yard

Wait, is this to say that the only time you can shoot a bow in your back yard is Sept-Jan? Or, are you saying that you can always shoot a bow in your back yard?

I only ask because I just got the whole family into archery (they love it) and we are now shooting in our back yard almost daily.

outrider58 · Jan 17, 2015

Armati said:
Wait, is this to say that the only time you can shoot a bow in your back yard is Sept-Jan? Or, are you saying that you can always shoot a bow in your back yard?

I only ask because I just got the whole family into archery (they love it) and we are now shooting in our back yard almost daily.

As long as local ordinance allows, year round. In recent years here in MoCo and maybe Md. as a whole, you are required to have a 8'x8' arrow stopping backstop. AFAIK, that doesn't mean the target its self. Not sure of any changes to that law.

Armati · Jan 17, 2015

outrider58 said:
... you are required to have a 8'x8' arrow stopping backstop.

Check.

We call that an old cedar shingle garage. Sometime the back stop gets hit. Fortunately cedar shingles are very forgiving. There is enough stand off that the arrows are pretty much out of gas by the time they hit the back stop.

Sticky · Jan 17, 2015

Armati said:
Check.

We call that an old cedar shingle garage. Sometime the back stop gets hit. Fortunately cedar shingles are very forgiving. There is enough stand off that the arrows are pretty much out of gas by the time they hit the back stop.

I shoot pretty much year round and at my house. Yes.. AT my house. I can honestly say that I've not ever hit it, but a friend that I was teaching has two holes in the cedar to his credit.. lol

Again, the arrows barely penetrated, as it's pretty far behind the target, but it proved to be a failsafe in those two instances.. I live in a development, stray arrows are real bad.

Shot a Bow for the first time and liked it...

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