| Bow hunting is one of the more challenging of the | | | | advantage it would normally have due to the |
| hunting sports. One of the most difficult things to | | | | bows limited range. It is best advised to find a |
| do is to get close enough to the prey and fire | | | | heavy trail leading into a forested area, an area |
| that bow of yours. Nevertheless, once gun | | | | with pine, climb a tree that oversees the area, |
| season comes to a close you will end up being in | | | | and establish your deerstand. Have in mind that |
| that scenario one way or another at one point in | | | | the best distance to fire a bow is within a 50 |
| time when hunting. Hunting with a bow, during the | | | | yard radius. It is important that you find a good |
| times when gun season is over is a daunting task. | | | | spot to remain unseen. Staying on the edge of |
| There are't that many places to take cover, | | | | this area will inevitably drive your pray away. You |
| because most if not all leaves are gone by this | | | | will stick out like a shore thumb and will never get |
| time and the hunter needs to be cautious and | | | | a good chance to fire that bow of yours. Skilled |
| knowledgeable. Many hunters try hiding on trees | | | | hunters know well that deer, especially during the |
| stands to avoid being detected by their prey. The | | | | end of the hunting season, are extremely cautious |
| most prevalent prey is deer and deer hunting with | | | | when entering or approaching open hardwoods. |
| a bow is an excellent and rewarding pass time. | | | | Nevertheless, they are relaxed and carefree |
| Hunting deer with a bow gives the hunter an | | | | when entering a pine thicket. A thick pine area |
| advantage when doing so in a close area. Many | | | | provides deer a good hiding place, it is close cover |
| experienced bow hunters hunt for deer in pine | | | | that allows them to feel secure and don't expect |
| forested areas where deer like to hide. Hunting in | | | | any threats there. |
| such areas takes away the deer's advantage, the | | | | |