New Trad Hunter - Any Nuggets Of Wisdom?

[Archie]

Lots of good advice here, and elsewhere on this site (Tradgang).  I don't know if this has been mentioned or not, but I would recommend being careful with all the internet advice that can be found about shooting trad bows these days. TradGang is, pound for pound, probably a more dependable resource than a lot of the things that you'll find on facebook, youtube, etc.  I think the social media resources tend to fill up with people who are really good at social media and spreading information, but often don't have the depth and experience that a dedicated forum like TradGang tends to attract.

That being said, I do have some traditional archery Facebook pages that I like to frequent... but I see a lot of what I consider to be dumb advice out there.

[LUMEN]

Regarding Bowhunting with a trad bow especially early after a switch. Your mind prob has to change. You won’t get the same chances, opportunities, etc. The bow is longer, slower, most people can’t be as pin point accurate surely at first. You need to pass longer shots.
But… when you succeed, it’s all that much sweeter. You’ve really accomplished something and that’s the way hunting should be. What did you put into it? How did you make it happen? It’s a big self satisfaction thing. Readjust your thinking. Just start deer hunting again (initially at least)and enjoy the hunt the way you never did before. First deer you pic with a stykbow next to it you’ll understand

This is exactly what attracts me to the trad bow; you couldn't have said it any better. I'm doing my best to ensure that I'm ready to take my stickbow out come September 7th.

Lots of good advice here, and elsewhere on this site (Tradgang).  I don't know if this has been mentioned or not, but I would recommend being careful with all the internet advice that can be found about shooting trad bows these days. TradGang is, pound for pound, probably a more dependable resource than a lot of the things that you'll find on facebook, youtube, etc.  I think the social media resources tend to fill up with people who are really good at social media and spreading information, but often don't have the depth and experience that a dedicated forum like TradGang tends to attract.

That being said, I do have some traditional archery Facebook pages that I like to frequent... but I see a lot of what I consider to be dumb advice out there.

I'm very thankful for this community and for Friend for being so willing to share information and provide advice. I'm trying to focus on doing everything correctly so that I can build consistency the right way.

I do have another question for the fine folks here... I've been experiencing a considerable amount of pain in my fingertips after shooting for a while. Is this a technique issue? Possibly an issue with me being newer with trad equipment and not yet having strength in my fingers? I'm using a tab (Yost 3 Under) and I'm very happy with how it feels, and how I'm able to perform with it. I'm not shooting a high poundage bow (46#/30"), which leads me to believe it's one of the issues I mentioned above.

Today I decided to wear a work glove under my tab and it felt MUCH better. I've been considering buying a thicker leather glove like an American Leathers Big Shot just to see if it makes a difference in the comfort of my shot. Being new, I'm reluctant to make changes that may change my shot/release process though.

I'd appreciate any advice, opinions, or general discussion.

Cheers,
Patrick