First time bowhunter but with bow and hunting experience [IL]
Hi folks, I’m very active in /r/archery but this is my first time posting here.
Until now I’ve stayed away from bow hunting because I’ve been uninterested in driving an hour and sitting in a tree, but a friend’s business property has been approved for urban deer management and not having to drive very far plus private land has tipped the scale for me.
I’m an active freestyle target archer, and have rifle hunted small game the last few years but have no experience bow hunting or large game hunting, nor do I have friends who hunt.
I’m not concerned about the “bow” part of the hunt, but for those curious I’ll likely be using a PSE Mach 34, Hamskea Trinity Pro, an old Trophy ridge, Stan SX3 (with a wrist band), and old Gold Tip expedition hunters. Broadhead, quiver, and tree stand tbd and open to suggestions.
I’m more concerned about the hunt: Where should I set up my tree stand? Where should I aim so that I still have a lethal shot if the deer jumps at the sound of my release? What should I wear? Any tips for tracking blood trail?
Do you keep a separate freezer for meat or do you magically already have empty space in your freezer?
Anything I should know that may not come up when I google guides for first time deer bowhunters?