Where to start?

[mainbutter]

The situation:

I'm coming from a short year and a bit with a compound bow and two fun hunting seasons with one tag filled last year and passing on a handful of deer this year.

I've got a R/D bow in the mail as a late-shipped xmas present and the goal of being able to take it out next fall to chase whitetail deer.

I have a few arrows and various accessories that should get me shooting when it arrives, but here's the kicker:  I don't know where to start when it comes to shooting form!  There are plenty of videos and posts out there about how to analyze problems with shooting form, but pretty little "start here" information.  The search function and stickies on this and other websites have been pretty helpful, but I still feel like I'm missing out on basic beginner information.

I've seen videos of all kinds on youtube and there seems to be some pretty big differences between people shooting targets for competitive purposes, and shooting for hunting.  I'm definitely 100% focused on hunting being the end-goal.

I've got it in my mind to start out trying 3-under shooting, and various types of "gap shooting" to judge arrow drop make the most sense to me.  I'd love any kind of direction on where to go after I get rest plates on a new bow and a string on it!

Thanks for any pointers, links, or suggestions!

[NBK]

The YouTube videos by Arne/moebow and jimmy Blackmon would provide a good starting point, but knowing what I know now, I'd locate a coach from the beginning and learn correctly the first time.  Arne lives in mn.

[McDave]

Based on what you said, 3 under and gap shooting, you need to find the nearest Rod Jenkins clinic.  To get a broader perspective, you might want to purchase the 4 volume set of DVD's, Masters of the Bare Bow.  Then you need to see if you're suited for traditional archery. From a compounder's perspective, the biggest drawback of traditional archery is that you have to shoot thousands of arrows to get any good at it.  From a traditional archer's perspective, the biggest advantage of traditional archery is that you get to shoot thousands of arrows before you get any get any good at it.

[4dogs]

[ From a compounder's perspective, the biggest drawback of traditional archery is that you have to shoot thousands of arrows to get any good at it.  From a traditional archer's perspective, the biggest advantage of traditional archery is that you get to shoot thousands of arrows before you get any get any good at it. [/QB][/QUOTE]
 Never heard it put that way but right on!!    

[tracker12]

One of the best sayings I have heard.   And to top it off its "True".

[Chain2]

You have started already, this site is the best place to start. These guys got me going in the right direction and keep me there. Ask questions, they all want to help. Shoot , Shoot, Shoot anad Shoot some more.

[gonefishing600]

Find an archer in your area, that will show you the fundamentals, if you have to stay in a motel for a couple of days, it will be money well spent.