Tips for a new archerer

sheerules · #1 10-22-2016, 07:59 PM

Hey guys looking to get into the sport an hopefully hunt next year any tips or does an don'ts you could throw my way also some mid ranged priced bow suggestions would be great thanks guys

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Slicktricker · #2 10-22-2016, 08:11 PM

I'm a bow tech and Hoyt fan. Fathers shot Mathews since the 90s. Once you take an animal with archery tackle you will hate rifle. Take time and don't rush when you do get a shot. That is my biggest let down I rush myself and miss and I've bow hunted for 15 years now. It's the most rewarding way to hunt. I'm a believer in top quality gear. Including sight arrows rest and bow and broad head not saying cheaper won't do the trick but that's how I am.

Slicktricker · #3 10-22-2016, 08:14 PM

I forgot to mention how it will frustrate the crap out of you some days lol some days I could put all 3 arrows into a tiny group the size of a toonie and some days I give up when I can't hit a 3 inch group but practise as much as you can and build your confidence.

sheerules · #4 10-22-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Slicktricker

I forgot to mention how it will frustrate the crap out of you some days lol some days I could put all 3 arrows into a tiny group the size of a toonie and some days I give up when I can't hit a 3 inch group but practise as much as you can and build your confidence.

Thanks man it just seems like the ultimate way to hunt to me an it will allow me to put another whitetail in the freezer win win

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Slicktricker · #5 10-22-2016, 08:47 PM

The first deer I ever shot was a 3x2 mule deer that might have pushed 40" I was 14 and to me it meant more then the 170 deer I took for my first whitetail. I'm not the most successful archery hunter. I've arrowed 4-5 mule deer, 1 moose when I was 15, and one elk in 2009 and I can't even count the does I've arrowed usually both tags were filled with archery till they changed it to one tag here and other one in a different zone. Sure there is a lot of times if rifle hunting I would have tagged out but hey to me it's not about hanging a tag.

sheerules · #6 10-22-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Slicktricker

The first deer I ever shot was a 3x2 mule deer that might have pushed 40" I was 14 and to me it meant more then the 170 deer I took for my first whitetail. I'm not the most successful archery hunter. I've arrowed 4-5 mule deer, 1 moose when I was 15, and one elk in 2009 and I can't even count the does I've arrowed usually both tags were filled with archery till they changed it to one tag here and other one in a different zone. Sure there is a lot of times if rifle hunting I would have tagged out but hey to me it's not about hanging a tag.

How does the archery tags work out here is it all still special draw for moose an mule an elk

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Slicktricker · #7 10-22-2016, 09:00 PM

Depends some areas you can hunt moose till rifle opens same with mule deer but when rifle opens it goes to draw so you cannot archery hunt anymore. Some areas you have to draw to archery hunt as well

sheerules · #8 10-22-2016, 09:38 PM

So I can go buy a moose an mule deer archery tag at say beginning of August?

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Slicktricker · #9 10-22-2016, 09:50 PM

Depending on zone yes. Like wmu 330 you can't hunt moose during archery season but wmu 340 you can

sheerules · #10 10-22-2016, 10:02 PM

Cool thanks man I see i got lots to learn on just the archery regulations

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Slicktricker · #11 10-22-2016, 10:03 PM

Yep it's a lot. Easier to focus on the zone you plan to hunt and just read everything about it

58thecat · #12 10-23-2016, 12:50 AM

Go to an archery shop.
Don't look at price tags etc.
Shoot different bows and see what fits you best.
Might be a long day or two but don't get caught up in fandangled products.
Fine the bow that finds you, add the accessories on it and shoot it again to fine what you like and are comfortable with.
Practice...don't make any adjustments when your tired and frustrated...it's a quick learning curve and fun too!

Pikecrazed · #13 10-23-2016, 07:35 PM

With archery season coming to an end start scanning kijiji for those guys that got all the gear and didn't enjoy bow hunting. You can get some really nice bows for a good price.

wildwoods · #14 10-23-2016, 07:54 PM

I really like my bowtech carbon icon. Midrange price, very fast. Lightweight. A bow is very personal. I tried a bunch at Jimbows before buying

sheerules · #15 10-24-2016, 07:39 AM

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I really like my bowtech carbon icon. Midrange price, very fast. Lightweight. A bow is very personal. I tried a bunch at Jimbows before buying

I'm deciding between this and the powermax

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Naoscaire · #16 10-24-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Pikecrazed

With archery season coming to an end start scanning kijiji for those guys that got all the gear and didn't enjoy bow hunting. You can get some really nice bows for a good price.

That is pretty smart. I always wait for post hunting season sales etc.... Although you will want to try shooting different bows as you might like the way certain ones feel. With bows it is worth a little extra cash invested in a bow you're comfortable and confident in shooting. My first bow was a lower entry level bow and I was happy with it until I decided I was really becoming interested in archery and wanted to bow hunt and upgraded later on. As Pikecrazed said some guys will buy very nice bows, shoot for a few months, and want to sell it quick. Keep an eye out at bow stores for used ones, or on kijiji, Canadian Gun Nutz, or the Buy and Sell on this forum.

sheerules · #17 10-24-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Naoscaire

That is pretty smart. I always wait for post hunting season sales etc.... Although you will want to try shooting different bows as you might like the way certain ones feel. With bows it is worth a little extra cash invested in a bow you're comfortable and confident in shooting. My first bow was a lower entry level bow and I was happy with it until I decided I was really becoming interested in archery and wanted to bow hunt and upgraded later on. As Pikecrazed said some guys will buy very nice bows, shoot for a few months, and want to sell it quick. Keep an eye out at bow stores for used ones, or on kijiji, Canadian Gun Nutz, or the Buy and Sell on this forum.

Will do thanks man

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