Hey I just bought a Parker Compound Bow; Hunter Mag for 80 bucks. I do rifle shooting/hunting all the time but I am very interested in getting into bow hunting.

Is there anything that I should get to make my hunt more successful/fun?
And..
Is there anything that I should know about bow hunting before I go?
Or whatever else that I should know?

Thanks

PRACTICE and lots of it!!!!

Gabe

yea. i just got back from the archery store here in my town and picked up some Pretador II arrows. Are these any good?

Also I picked up a T.R.U Ball Release Cyclone. Is this a good one?

If you can please let me know! Thanks!

All of your new products are pretty good,whatever you learn with you will probaly favor.

One little suggestion.......before you go shoot a deer or whatever, PLEASE remember to shoot your broadheads at a target! Almost all of them shoot different than a field tip. Also, remember your anchor point. That made the biggest difference in my accuracy. Lots and lots of practice. One good piece of advice I was given by an archery shop was to shoot several shots and take a break. Your accuracy goes down when you get tired, even if you don't feel tired. Practice from several differant angles, maybe a few kneeling down. Make sure you keep your bow tuned. Other than that, have fun! Good luck when you get to hunt with it. Don't get discouraged, it is a challenging and frustrating sport.

ok thanks guys for the info!! I appreciate it

Learn proper shooting form right away it'll b easier 2 stop bad shooting form now before it become's bad habits. Your accuracy and enjoyment level will b much greater also .

yea all i know on how to aim is what the archery store told me. they said when aiming look through the 2 strings that are crossed and look at my pins. and your nuckles is supposed to be right underneath ur ear when holding back.

Is that true?

Any more tips and tricks?

Your anchor point will depend on the release that you use. Just make sure you use the same one every time. Also, you might want to invest in a peep sight for your string. Makes a HUGE difference. Another thing that will throw your accuracy off is the vanes on your arrow. The archery shop here told me to have the OFF color vane out. There are so many things you have to pay attention to when you shoot a bow, and that is why it is so important to practice. Soon enough it will be like second nature to you.

Whisker bisquit (spelling)

Im assuming you have a release, tubeless peep, and carbon arrows. If not, get them they will make your life easier.



Good one, for sure practice in different positions. Dont sit facing strait to were you are expecting the animals, angle (way depends on right or left handed) I practice kneeling, sitting in a lawn chair, standing on a log, and also practice with my dad trying to distract me by yelling clapping, and trying to make me laugh. (that is more for fun, but I like to think it helps.) Most of all have fun. I can also +1 for the practice with broad heads. This year, my dad and I found that quick spin vanes and our broad heads don't work. The arrow drops 5 inches at 20 yards so we switched back to normal vanes with out the rotater thing on it, solved the problem.

Bow hunting is a LOT more challenging than with a rifle. so don't be disappointed is you don't get anything the first year! and practice a lot !

i shot the preditor arrows and they were always breaking. i think its a cheap carbon. i switched to terminators but they are heavy but it doesnt mater, its still lighter then al.

Lots of two things.......practice......scouting....

all you need to know pilgram....

Thanks for the tips guys! I really appreciate it!

One thing to remember is that you aren't gun hunting anymore, so plan your hunts appropriately. It doesn't help you to sit and watch deer four hundred yards away, also be sure to make an adequate amount of shooting lanes, of which you can never have too many!