Mama wants to whack a big buck

[MamaBear]

Hi folks!

Ok so yeah, I'm not quite a newbie to the forums but I am curious about bow hunting. I would love to kick all your butts in the big buck contest!! I doubt that is likely but hey, a girl can dream.

I have done some shooting but never actually hunted myself and am interested in learning to hunt with a bow.

Being Canadian my ultimate dream is to take a caribou.

What is the best way to start as far as my skills (or lack of)? I am clueless. Do I just go practice somewhere? Where does one practice bow shooting? Do they have rentals there? Do I need to buy one?

Sorry if these sound like silly questions but honestly I need guidance!

Thanks very much!

 

[breacher]

First, tell John to take you to the Bow N Arrow shop so you can pick out whatever bow you want.

 

[MamaBear]

Ha! I know THAT. Then what, Mr. giant bear getter? Where do I go from there?

 

[breacher]

First, Bruce will get you set up with a bow and adjust it to your draw weight and length. Then you start flinging arrows. Practice wherever you can. Balboa has a range. Lemon Grove Gun Club has a 3D archery shoot that's a lot of fun.

Practice is the key. Once you're consistent, start hunting with it. Scout your local areas for deer and if you want a bear, I have some gps coordinates for you.

 

[MamaBear]

Awesome, thank you Breacher! Do I have to go somewhere to practice? The places you mention sound good but if I have enough room in my yard can I practice there? I'm gonna need a LOT of practice.
What kind of distances do you practice at? Do you have to have a license to own a bow?

Thank you again!

 

[breacher]

I practice anywhere I can that's safe and legal. If your yard is big enough with a safe backdrop, I say go for it. Start out at close range (20 yards) then work your way out from there. I shoot anywhere from 20-80 yards. If you get real good, you can talk to Invisible man or Lungpopper. They take some long shots well past my comfort range.

 

[MJB]

Join CBH.

No license needed to buy one. But go to a bow shop and get fitted and try as many as you can, if your in SD we have 3 great bow shops one north, east and one in Miramar.

Take some lessons!!!

 

[Lungpopper]

All good advice. MamaBear you have plenty of room to practice at your house.

 

[invisible man]

When your ready to start shopping I have a Bowtech Soldier I may be selling. Its a great bow. I bought it for my boy who only went to the range with me about 4 times. Its in new condition and is perfect for you. Lungpopper can vouch for the condition and quality, Its very adjustable and very fast. Let me know if you want to check it out. John knows where I live. Might save you guys some money on a great hunting bow.

 

[breacher]

Yep, I loved my Soldier. Great for a first bow. Highly adjustable. They kill stuff too.

 

[Lungpopper]

Really a nice bow easy to draw, hold and accurate.

 

[MamaBear]

Thanks you guys! Excellent info. More questions to come, I'm sure!