Getting started In trad hunting

[Lupe]

I am interested in getting started to hunt with a recurve or longbow, but i dont know much about it and dont no what things i need so if u got any tips i'd like the info...thanks

[Bill Tell]

Well the best advice I can give you is just jump in.  Get a bow and some arrows and start practicing.  Spend time on here learning and have a lot of fun making mistakes.

[Lupe]

okay one of my dads buddies let me borrow a bow to shot its a 60 lb recurve

[Mo. Huntin]

Yep I would go shoot some bows at a shop or shoot and pick one that you can shoot confortably. I would do some searches on here for info.  If you can't find it just ask.

[Mo. Huntin]

Be carefull not to hurt yourself with that bow that is exactly what I did and I messed my shoulder and neck up with 60 pounds.  Then again you might be a big ole boy.  I wish you could start out with something lighter to get the form down.

[GingivitisKahn]

Hanging out here is a good start!  

Assuming you practice enough with your bow of choice (lighter might be better to start with but whatever), then I think there's no better way to start than with small game.  Not sure about Indiana's regs, but groundhogs would be great warm weather practice and squirrels / rabbits for fall/winter.

[Shakes.602]

Start Light, You can Always increase poundage. Like Above, dont Destroy Your Shoulders just starting Out!! I hunt with a 45# LongBow, that I bought Used from "Lost Nation", just One of Our  MANY  Sponsors!!              

[30coupe]

I'd start with (and probably stay with) something a lot lighter than a 60# bow. That is a recipe for disaster. At worst it could mean an injury. At least it will make the learning curve a lot steeper.

If you want to hunt, a 45# bow will be plenty for anything up to and including whitetails. That would be a good place to start.

Welcome aboard. It is a sweet addiction.

[leewillis92]

There is No Such Thing As a Stupid Question!![/QB]

...only stupid people who ask questions.    

Just kidding!  Had to add in some of my dry humor.  

This is really a great place to learn anything you would ever want to know and don't be afraid to ask away! Search the other forums such as the Shooter's forum and take a look at the classifieds if you're looking for a good bow.

[rickshot]

Hello Lupe…I’ve just been jumping around here and I just answered another of your posts.

It is not important right now that you shoot a bow heavy enough for taking big game. If you put enough time into shooting any bow to become a good shot with it, it does not take that much longer to increase bow weight.

I started with a 5# bow when I was half your age and soon went to 15, maybe a year later to 30, then another year 35…and so on. A bow that is not too heavy and that you can enjoy shooting until you shoot it well, is the way to go. You will be using muscles that usually don’t use much…and you are still growing.

It is also important that you find a safe place to practice. This is an activity where safety rules…so that we can continue receiving enjoyment from it. Be Well, Rick.