What is your favorite length recurve for hunting on the ground?

[rholzie]

I have always done well with my 52" Kodiak mag! This year I will be introducing my 60" Predator Classic that I have been practicing with all summer. Don't think it'll be a problem as I regularly change my shooting positions; from standing to sitting, to crouching, etc. So that being said...just get comfortable with your bow and clear away the necessary branches for clear shots and you should be fine! Good hunting!

[WildmanSC]

I'm 6'2" and have a 28.5" draw.  I prefer 62" recurves and D/R longbows.  

I'm not comfortable hunting from a treestand.  And I get more uncomfortable the older I get.  I don't like the thoughts of the damage an abrupt impact with terra firma would have on my old body should I fall.

Bill

[Downwind Lefty]

I just saw this post - I have a 54" Bob Lee Bicentennial Hunter Elite Recurve that I absolutely love. I was very hesitant when I originally purchased it but as it turns out I can shoot it much better than I actually anticipated. Plus it's quick, quiet, maneuverable and very nice to look at to boot.

I'm 5'8" and draw 27".

[JimB]

I'm 5'8" and draw 29".My favorite recurve length has always been 56".Most bows shorter than that,I don't shoot as well.

I wouldn't feel the least bit handicapped with a 60" bow and have hunted with one from trees,the ground and from a blind.I actually have one on order.Also,I shoot the bow vertical most of the time so if you cant the bow you may have even more clearance in many situations.

If you think about it,the 60" bow only adds 2" at each end.That just isn't a critical amount.

I personally would place more emphasis on how a bow feels and especially how well it shoots for me.

[scedvm]

I am 6'05" and draw around 31" and I prefer the longer bows because they just shoot better for me.  I hunt exclusively from the ground and use recurves 62-66" and longbows 66"+.  I shot my 2010 bull with a 70" D-shaped longbow from one knee and didn't notice any problems with maneuvering the bow which had concerned me a little going in to the hunt.  I guess for me it would be hunt with what you shoot best and are most comfortable with....Shawn

[Shape Shifter]

My prefered range for a recurve is 58" to 62" depending on poundage at full draw.

[stickhead]

60" is a good all around bow length for 27-28" draw

[seabass]

i am 5'4 26"draw i shoot a 52" bear.i also use this bear for bowfishing mostly.it is a great bow from my blind.good luck this season,steve

[jamesh76]

I'm 6"2" draw 28" and like 60".