Find the right habitat and walk slowly to kick up some game. Rabbit hunting is always best in the evening before sundown while bird hunting tends to be good all day. As far as what type of bow to use, you can have success with both a compound or recurve.
I have found recurve works better for those quick snap shots, while compound has its advantages for squirrel hunting and taking longer shots. There really is no wrong answer as both work great. Groundhogs and crows if there is a season in your state are also great options and edible. Take some time out this season to give it a try. This baked bean dish is probably one of the most popular dishes I have ever made for family get-togethers and is my go-to side dish for any picnic or BBQ.
This recipe is delicious, easy AND you can make it the day before. To be clear, you can easily substitute any ground wild game instead out for venison. It all depends on what you have on hand in the freezer. Born and raised in New Jersey, Beka Garris grew up hunting, fishing, and farming and continues to lead an avid outdoor lifestyle on her farm in Ohio.
There are a few basic guidelines that can help get you started and gain the confidence needed to get in the woods this year. When you purchase your first setup, take your time and ask the store employee a lot of questions. Bring along an experienced mentor if you have one that can help give advice. If you shop at a local pro shop, you will presumably receive more coaching and one-on-one time with an experienced bow technician.
Become familiar with your gear. You need to be confident in your equipment and knowing your equipment is key. You will also want to learn how to switch from field points to broadheads and safely adjust the draw weight on your bow.
Be consistent in what you do. It may be difficult at first, but form and consistency are key in shooting accuracy. Once you choose an anchor point that feels comfortable to you, stick with it. Concentrate on releasing the arrow the same way every time. Sometimes working on breathing techniques and concentrating on which muscles you are using can help.
If you get frustrated while shooting, stop shooting. Sometimes it is best to just put the bow down and walk away for a little while. When we become frustrated, we get in our own heads and overthink it. Continuing to shoot while frustrated usually leads to more frustration, which is never good.
Try to end your shooting sessions on a good note. Start with a weight you are comfortable with and work up to a heavier draw weight if you are so inclined. Number your arrows. This may seem silly but hear me out. Break out a Sharpie and put a number on each arrow. Will you be bowhunting deer soon? Grab a deer target or draw one on a piece of cardboard. Familiarize yourself with the concept of picking a spot on the animal and releasing your arrow with confidence. If you plan on hunting from a ground blind, practice shooting from a sitting position ahead of time.
If you just bought your first traditional bow , congratulations! Being new to the traditional game, you might wonder what other types of shooting gear you will need to get started, and what will work best for you. With traditional gear, you will not need nearly as many accessories and add-ons as with a compound bow, but there are a few necessities.
Arrows With traditional archery, there are a variety of options. The three most popular arrows for a traditional bow are carbon, wood, and aluminum. Regardless of which option you go with, I recommend getting your arrows custom cut and fletched with feathers instead of plastic vanes. Broadheads and Field Tips When shooting a traditional bow, it is imperative to remember to steer clear of expandable broadheads.
Traditional bows do not have enough kinetic energy that is required for expandable broadheads, which is why fixed blade broadheads should be your go to.
Some folks use a three blade broadhead and some use two. Having a little extra weight up front is also a great idea with a traditional setup. Most folks shoot a grain field tip or broadhead, and a lot of hunters shoot even heavier. I recommend starting with grain as they are easy to come by and are a great starting point.
Glove or Tab This comes down to preference. I started out shooting with a glove and struggle shooting with a tab. However, a tab will give a cleaner release if you can get the hang of it. Stringer This piece of equipment is the key to unstringing and restringing your bow safely! Although it is possible to take your bowstring off and on without one, you risk twisting a limb or accidentally injuring yourself.
Armguard Although not everyone wears one, an armguard is a great piece of equipment to have when starting out. An armguard is also helpful when wearing a jacket to keep the sleeve out of the way of the string. The simplicity of it all is part of what makes it great. Though we may do our best to separate the two as entirely different events, the bowhunting and holiday seasons march hand-in-hand more gracefully than we realize.
Here is our holiday gift guide, complete with everything you need to make this holiday hunting season one to remember for the bowhunter in your life. To start us off, we have the Approach HC. This bow is something any hunter would be proud to own and even happier to receive as a gift. The Cruzer G2 is the whole package — one your special someone would love to see wrapped neatly under the tree. The Cruzer G2 was created specifically with that sentiment in mind.
For the outdoorsmen and women on your list who prefer hunts of the crossbow variety, the Bear Archery Vanish provides the best bang for your ten-point buck. Dependable, safe, accurate and fast, the BearX Vanish disrupts the price-to-performance ratio, giving you the incredible high-speed of fps at an affordable price. This crossbow package comes complete with everything you need to begin your hunt.
This gift set is the perfect present for the avid bowhunter and Fred Bear aficionado. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.
But in this case, it does. The Desire is a safe, precise and compact self-cocking pistol crossbow from the BearX line. With a draw weight of 60 lbs. The Desire RD is the perfect compact pistol crossbow. Featuring a forearm grip and self-cocking arm for ease of use and safety, the Desire RD weighs only 1. Not everyone needs a brand-new bow laying under the tree. Sometimes, the best presents are the accessories to make the hunt easier, more convenient and better overall.
Take the Trophy Ridge React H4 sight, for example. This cable-driven rest with rugged machined aluminum construction provides the ultimate clearance for the perfect release.
The Trophy Ridge Light Lock is the perfect gift for the night archer. This light-weight, quick-attachment five arrow quiver features built-in LED flashlights to illuminate arrows and surroundings. Its adjustable mounting offers low profile against the bow and arrow containment within the bow. Rabbits feed mostly on leafy greens. Remember to stay quiet when sneaking up on rabbits while bowhunting.
Photo Credit: fotolibra. Rabbit species are found all over America, and all of them are fun to hunt. Rabbits feed early in the morning and late in the evening. Stalking them near food sources is a challenging and fun hunting experience. Rabbits feed mostly on leafy greens, and leave small pellet droppings where they feed. Squirrels are small targets that require precise shooting, which makes them fun to bowhunt.
Photo Credit: TheSun. Squirrel hunting provides a lot of shot opportunities. These small targets require precise shooting, which makes them fun to hunt and provides great bowhunting practice. In the fall, squirrels eat acorns — and lots of them. Acorns are a favorite food for deer, too, and good squirrel spots often double as good deer spots.
You can hunt squirrels by sitting still or by stalking them. One of the most effective techniques involves a little bit of both. You can slowly move through the woods, sit still for an hour or so, and then continue moving until you find the next honey hole. Stop frequently and listen. Sit right where you are and stay quiet. A stealthy bow hunter may be able to get right under a squirrel who is happily munching on nuts in a tall tree.
Look up. Shooting an arrow straight up is a rookie mistake. Wait a few minutes and see if more squirrels will start to move around again. Squirrels will start eating nuts right from the trees in spring. But when the leaves begin to fall, so do the nuts and acorns. Squirrels must shift their foraging to the ground when fall hits. Be aware of the time of year and the habits of squirrels in your area to get a better harvest. A squirrel on the ground will bolt up a tree if startled, so you may still get a second shot if you miss the first.
Unlike rabbit hunting, you need to avoid high points when hunting squirrels. Any movement, no matter how small, will alert them. Take cover and stay down. Bows can be shot from many different angles. Practice low, horizontal holds to get a feel for them.
This is one reason I love horse bows—they were specifically designed to be shot at that angle! Look for signs of turkey activity a day prior to your hunt. Telltale signs include feathers on the ground, the sound of gobbles nearby, and piles of turkey droppings under large tree branches.
Also, keep an eye out for scratch marks in the dirt. Get yourself in place well before the sun comes up and wait for wild turkeys to come down from their roosts.
Sit in the shade with the sun to your back. Turkeys love to sun themselves and the males will use open, sunny areas to strut their stuff for the ladies. Wild turkeys have incredible eyesight. Any movement will give away your location and they will flee. Eliminate the obvious human markers by wearing head to toe camo. Turkeys are dumb, so using turkey calls will trick them nearly every time. This video shows my favorite methods. Decoys help when hunting turkeys.
Early season, for example, try to make the Toms mature male turkeys jealous by setting up a hen decoy next to a decoy of a Jake which is a young male turkey. Raccoons are hunted almost exclusively at night.
Arm yourself with a flashlight and start walking through the woods.
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