Beginners guide to bowhunting?

[30-30]

This might sound crazy but most of the Cabelas hunting games for PS2, X box, etc are great tools for learning how to hunt. You have to play the wind, look for signs like tracks and droppings, stalk close to the game or set up a stand, analyze trophies, etc.

Great fun in a dorm room!

[skeeter]

Only been here for couple years in Weston lakes grow up in la grange as soon as I get a chance I am going back not a bad area though

la grange is a nice little town. my mom and dad live in schulenburg. i go thru la grange all the time. i dont blame you for wanting to get back!

[hopedale]

how to find deer tracks, look at an aerial and tell me where the most likely places to find deer beddings etc.

I guess what it all boils down to is, is there any articles I've overlooked that would be the equivalent to "Idiots Guide to Bowhunting Texas Public Lands", tips that would be beneficial for the extreme novice, or do I just go out there and learn from trial and error? As much fun as slinging arrows at a target is, I want to take it to the woods and don't know how.

Well, I guess I'm the oposite of you. I got into waterfowl 4 years ago, but before that, all I did was deer hunt.

If you can find a copy, Realtree put out a video in 1999, "Whitetail How-To Tips and Strategies." Its not on there web site, but you may want to see if you can find a copy on ebay, library, or keep a look out at Half-priced books in their used video section. Also, a book you may want to get is White-tailed Deer by Cy Decosse ISBN-10: 0865730369 http://www.amazon.com/White-tailed-D...6851109&sr=1-1

You definiately want to hook up with the folks on here that have extended you offers. Just like duck hunting, scouting is really the key to success, so make plans after the season Jan\Feb to get out there.

[leasecommander]

i live in houston and would be more than happy to share what knowledge i have about bowhunting and hunting in general. I have access to an outdoor archery range that you can shoot from 20-50 yds. We are allowed to bowhunt there. We could wonder around in the woods. Look for deer sign, rubs, scrapes, tracks. Time in the woods is what you need.

I also would be more than happy to get together and go hog hunting. I have a place to do it. It would have to be after deer season, but you are more than welcome to tag along. Most of your hunting knowledge will come with experience and time in the woods. Bowhunting is not all about making the shot. It is getting into position to shoot. It is being able to get into position with 30 eyes watching you. It is knowing when to try to get into position. Bowhunting is nothing like sitting in a box blind with a rifle. You will get busted. You will blow shot opportunities. You will miss deer. You will lose deer you hit. Thats all a part of it. But it is all a learning experience, everytime you go into the woods.

Send me a pm if you want to get together.

now that is a nice guy !!!!!!!!!!

[Benjamin]

All I can say is WOW, TBH really is one heck of a place. Got the full gauntlet of advice/suggestions/offers that go straight to the heart of the problem. I thank all of you.

[Shortbow]

I was very similar to you. I bird hunted and duck hunted from the time I could carry a gun and did it heavily through out college. I bought a bow while in college (an old used hoyt that I think I could walk faster than the arrows it show out) and ended up hunting on a friends lease. I killed my first deer on that hunt, as a matter of fact I thought it was to easy. That was about 16 years ago and I soon learned it was not always that easy. Learn all you can, especially while you are young. A mentor will help out a lot but time in the woods is the best learning tool. Be smart and be safe, remember that 1 out of 3 bowhunters will fall from a treestand......WEAR A SAFETY HARNESS!