Bow hunter wanting to 3D

[foizmonster]

I've been a bow hunter for several yrs but have never got into the 3D scene. I'm thinking I'd like to give it s try any advice ? Set up tips? What to expect?

[WKH2213]

Use your hunting setup
Its great practice for hunting

[kgredraider]

Totally a personal preference....I started last May thinking I'd become a better hunter, before I knew it I had a target rig that put my hunting bow to shame!

Be ready to get completely addicted.....get used to the targets, as there is no replacement for learning them. If you want to use your hunting rig, be ready to likely tune it down, as the hunter class is ASA has a 280+3% speed limit.

Be ready to meet a lot of good folks, have a lot of fun, and gain a bunch of friendships! 3D is awesome!

[kgredraider]

My suggestion would be to make sure your speed is right, and come out and learn the game in bow novice....don't let the name fool you, there are some really good shooters in novice.

There is a 30 yard +3% max distance, all known yardage, so can be shot with a rangefinder....if you want a little more challenge, hunter class is 1/2 known and 1/2 unknown and a max distance of 40 +3%.

This seasons schedule can be found at www.texasasafederation.com

[Poquito Venado]

I have a buddy that has a memorial shoot on 3/16 in Alto tx....very informal , very few serious 3d shooters....mostly local bow hunters w/ their rigs. All proceeds benefit Christian youth ministries. Last yr's went to S Tx Children's Home, this year going to Camp His Way....really neat place, in fact you might remember the camp director from national TV! He was the winner on last seasons "Hot Shots" on the History Channel...big underdog, just a good ol boy youth minister who grew up hunting & was competing against former Navy Seals, professional instructors, elite forces guys & maybe a swat team member!!! Real David over Goliath story....if anyone's interested pm me for details.

[Okie in Texas]

I did my first 3D shoot this morning. What an awesome time! Like golf, but fun .

I shot hunter class and felt like a pro after going 12,12,10 on my first 3 shots. I averaged 10s on the first 10...then, once the RF went in the bag, so did my round. I can see this getting very addictive.

[Razorback01]

Have a buddy that knows the rules take you on the first shoot, or melt into a group and up front let them know it's your first 3D, some of the shoots can be very competitive and since they have a lot of $ and points on the line can be real sticklers for the rules.

Second, the biggest problem I had. My practice sessions are about 5 per week in my backyard, geared toward hunting. 1 to 5 arrows, and seldom 5, my reasoning- I'm only going to get one shot, the first one better count. Pulling 60lbs isn't a big deal for me a few times, 30 times in a couple hour span if your not used to it can be a pain.

3rd, two ways to target. Either shoot-em where you think is a kill shot and not worry about the scoring ring, or as mentioned above learn the targets. The exotic stuff can fool you.

[wsteffen]

Listen to the above suggestions and go enjoy it. I was pleasantly surprised how helpful everyone was when I started. Been a club member for three years now and still just shoot my hunting bow. I started to set up a mathews bow just for 3d but went back to my hunting bow. Learning the targets is a must for a hunter. Shot placement for score is not always the same as you would take when hunting.

Lots of fun and good people and friends to be had.

[dadogg]

I shot my first 3d tourney last year. Shot my hunting rig and learned alot about ranging and had a blast. Looking forward to this season kicking off in the Houston area

[KRS]

Club shoots are a great place to start and the speed limit may not be an issue at the club shoots. A good par of binoculars will help you find the target rings. As most have already started it is a lot of fun.

[foizmonster]

Thanks I beleive they do a shoot at on target which isn't too far from me I think ill drop by and just watch one time then kinda dip my toes in the water sounds like a lot of fun

[Happy97]

Just find a local club and get involved, I'm planning on shooting my first in a couple of weeks, can't do any worse than I do on the golf course

[WKH2213]

I plan on shooting there this coming Saturday.
Bring your rig, I use my hunting rig. I'll gladly shoot with ya.
Heck, maybe Brett C will be there and we can have a TBH group.
I get there around 10am, Silver Dodge quad cab, Muddy,Bowtech, TBH stickers
Pm sent with my #

[foizmonster]

Got your pm wkh sounds like a deal I'm umpiring high school
Softball this sat but we will definately get together for a shoot thanks for the help that's why I like this group great folks on here

[DPerez905]

Well I shoot at tejas and they are a lot different from other shoots. From what I've heard they are one of the hardest in the state. I have been to a camp bullis shoot and it's not near as hard. Tejas has 30 targets at unknown distances. They will stretch one to 35 for the hunter class. But I shoot the open so it's up to 45 unknown. I would suggest getting to know your distances.