| There are a lot of things to know before stepping | | | | The most important factor when choosing a bow |
| into the field on your first bow hunting trip. A lot | | | | is finding one that fits the individual hunter. Bows |
| of people come to the sport knowing someone | | | | are not one size fits all, and different types and |
| who can teach them the basic guidelines, but | | | | brands will all fit differently. Be sure that it is |
| others must teach themselves. A lot of research | | | | comfortable in your hands. It should feel balanced |
| will be necessary and there are some guidelines to | | | | in your grip, and you should be able to pull the |
| know before even stepping into the store to buy | | | | bow at it's draw weight comfortably. Many |
| your first bow. | | | | hunters use bows that are too heavy for them; |
| Some people buy under the misconception that it | | | | they assume that the bow will either loosen up, or |
| is best to have the heaviest bow they can use. | | | | that their muscles will develop more when using it. |
| This is definitely not the case. It is essential for a | | | | Using a bow that is too heavy can throw off |
| bow to feel good in a hunter's hands; otherwise | | | | your shot and ruin your accuracy. Another |
| he won't get true shots, or won't use the bow at | | | | important thing to do when shopping for a bow is |
| all due to discomfort. The only time it is good to | | | | to browse around. A name brand bow isn't always |
| use the heaviest bow possible is when hunting for | | | | the best choice for every hunter. Choosing a |
| big game, such as elk, ox, or bear. A strong bow | | | | reputable brand with good construction is |
| can also be used in 3-D tournaments when using | | | | important but be sure to browse around too. |
| very fast arrows and a flat trajectory. Otherwise, | | | | Spend what you can afford, and buy the bow |
| when hunting whitetail, turkey, and even small | | | | that is best for you. |
| black bear, using a compound bow in the 50 | | | | The last suggestion for newcomers to bow |
| pound weight range is the best choice. This size | | | | hunting is to shop at an outfitter with an archery |
| can put an arrow all the way through the target, | | | | expert. An experienced hunter who knows his |
| while still being comfortable for most hunters to | | | | way around bows is often able to make a good |
| handle. The only exception to this is when using | | | | decision, but a newcomer needs some guidance |
| recurve bows, in which they require a larger | | | | when making his first investment. The archery |
| weight. Women usually prefer a bow in the 45 | | | | expert will be your number one resource in |
| pound range. | | | | regards to buying your first bow. |