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Westy
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 57
New Member - 1st Post
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October 14, 2009, 06:53:00 PM »
I wanted to do a quick introduction and thank everyone in advanced for the knowledge and help that I will find here.
I recently got the itch to get into traditional bow hunting. I've hunted and fished most of my life but have never shot a bow before. I've hunted with rifles, shotguns and revolvers. My brother picked up bow hunting this year and bought his 1st, a Bowtech Admiral compound. I guess I'd rather do it the hard way!
My goal is to pick up a bow this fall/winter and practice for a year before heading to the timber next year.
Any tips or pointers that you can give would be much appreciated. I'm sure I'll have several questions as I get into the sport.
Thanks again!
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Gator1
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2987
Re: New Member - 1st Post
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October 14, 2009, 06:56:00 PM »
I would like to be the first to welcome you here.
There is a tremendous amount of experience, information, and comraderie at the "Gang"...
And, this is the place to find a bow to get started....
Welcome.
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wvtradbow
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 190
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October 14, 2009, 07:08:00 PM »
Welcome aboard,This is a great place to be.My advice is, Be Careful its awful addicting.You'll find yourself at work or with the family,day dreaming about shooting your new wood bow an what arrows to shoot or broadheads to buy,now see ya got me started,I gota go, I think someones yellin my name. Good Luck Bill
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straitera
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3860
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October 14, 2009, 07:13:00 PM »
Welcome Westy. Wish you the traditional best.
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Killdeer
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Trad Bowhunter
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October 14, 2009, 07:19:00 PM »
Welcome!
I hope you find it to be all the fun you hope for. Keep it simple and enjoy the journey. Slinging arrows turns me into an eight-year-old kid again!
Killdeer
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KentuckyTJ
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October 14, 2009, 07:20:00 PM »
Welcome Matt enjoy the journey.
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Curveman
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1810
Re: New Member - 1st Post
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October 14, 2009, 07:24:00 PM »
You've found a truly great group to join! Welcome!
First tip? Don't "overbow yourself" i.e. starting with a bow that is too heavy for you to pull to your anchor point! 40-50# wouldn't be too light to learn perfect form. You can even stay at that weight to legally hunt most game animals in most states.
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SRBZ
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1827
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October 14, 2009, 07:28:00 PM »
1). Start with a reasonably low bow weight.
2). Keep equipment very basic.
3). Have fun!
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VTer
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1249
Re: New Member - 1st Post
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October 14, 2009, 07:37:00 PM »
Make sure your arrows match your bow. Nothing is more discouraging than wobbly arrows. Don't know how close you are to a trad shop, but get some face to face help when figuring out the correct spine.
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Paul WA
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 786
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October 14, 2009, 08:02:00 PM »
welcome and if anyone says this is a great bunch of folks, that is an understatement...PR
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blind one
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 595
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October 14, 2009, 08:28:00 PM »
Welcome aboard...Great folks here, all you have to do is ask and they will help you out..Where are you at in Il?...Roy
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kirkwhitehead
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 147
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October 14, 2009, 08:29:00 PM »
Deal with tradgang guys. Bows/arrows/knives, everything. These are a good group of guys.
I have been around for awhile and never once been shafted.
Kirk
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DannyBows
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October 14, 2009, 08:38:00 PM »
Welcome!!
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limbow
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Trad Bowhunter
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October 14, 2009, 08:57:00 PM »
Welcome to the greatest trad community you will ever come across.
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grouseshooter002
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 511
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October 14, 2009, 09:05:00 PM »
Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.
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Stiks-n-Strings
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Trad Bowhunter
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October 14, 2009, 09:07:00 PM »
I ain't been here long and can vouch for what these other fella's say, great bunch of guys.
Welcome to The Gang
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ductape
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 300
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October 14, 2009, 09:11:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang!!
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mscampbell75
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 621
Re: New Member - 1st Post
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October 14, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »
Welcome!!
The search feature has a vast amount of knowlege. If you dont find it there then post up. You'll get plenty of responses to your specific topic.
This helped me out alot. Follow it when seting up you bow/arrows.
http://www.bowmaker.net/index2.htm
Also, field tip test point kit sure helped me tune my arrows.
Once I got my arrow/bow tuned well, I found that it was more forgiving to human error (form, release, anchor) and still able to shoot good groups.
Good luck and most of all, Have Fun!!
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Kenneth
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1206
Re: New Member - 1st Post
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October 14, 2009, 10:14:00 PM »
Welcome!!! You've come to the rights site, you won't find a better group of people anywhere!!
Check out the classifieds to get great deals on a bow and all the essentials you'll need. As others stated, start out with a lighter poundage bow to learn good form and become consistent you can always sell or trade it on here for higher poundage when you're comfortable with it. Not knowing your size or stature it's hard to give you advice on poundage but I'd say around 40 - 45# at your draw length would be a good place to start.
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Chasing my kids and my degree for now but come next fall the critters better look out.
Stan the bow man
Trad Bowhunter
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October 14, 2009, 10:32:00 PM »
Welcome Home
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