r/bowhunting

Hi I'm new to bow hunting I'm trying to find a good setup for me to hunt deer and bear with a budget of 600$ so please help me out

How does everyone feel about the Evolution Jekyll, Hyde, or White Tail Fury? I hear good things but the price tag is steep at 70$ for 3. Weight and speed are not an issue, shooting an Enduro and an AX90.

what have your experiences been with them? my main considerations (biggest to smallest)

Do they work? Do they resharpen well? are they really expensive? And what happens when they hit something hard? if you think you have a better broadhead for my needs, what is it?

Had a dozen of arrows made at my local pro shop. Get them home, and a few days later come to find that they glued my nocks in, WTF ! 😡😡😡

The thing nobody told me when I made that same switch: your effective range is probably half of what you think it is, and that's before you account for shooting from an elevated position at an animal that's actually moving. Shooting paper in the backyard at 30 yards feels nothing like settling your pin on a deer at 28 yards after a slow climb into your stand, with your heart already going from the walk in.

Practice from your actual hunting position. Get in the stand, wear your hunting layers, and shoot from elevation before the season opens. A lot of guys skip this and then wonder why they're punching through the top of their arrow rest when it counts.

On the public land scouting side: forget almost everything that worked during gun season. Pressured deer during archery season are using terrain completely differently, especially early season when you're hunting summer patterns that can shift overnight once the first cold front hits. Find the food, find the water, and get as close to the bedding area as you can stand without bumping deer on the way in. The margins are tighter with a bow.

Arrow spine matters more than most beginners expect. If your groups are inconsistent and you've already ruled out form, that's where to look.

The mental part nobody talks about enough: you will get chances you don't take. You will pass on shots that don't feel right, and some of them probably were fine. That's part of the process. The first season is really just paid education. Go in expecting to learn more than you kill and you'll come out of it in a good place.

I have a hard time paying 11 dollars a nock for lumenoks, is there a just as good or better option to use not only for target but also reliable enough for hunting as well

Happy 4th of July Weekend my fellow bow hunters!!

Last year I did an AMA style post- not for my own benefit, just to help w community made of people who share my life’s passion- getting schooled by wild animals with a bow in my hand.

Here’s a link to last years post — https://www.reddit.com/r/bowhunting/s/BChpUNitHt

If you saw / remember last years post- tell me how your season went!!

If you’re new around here or find yourself with any questions- NOTHING is too basic, too dumb, too anything as long as it’s a good faith question (looking at you, lurking vegans who are gonna ask how I kill Bambi)

I genuinely love it, I don’t have a channel, a product to sell, anything. I just want to help people.

So fire away!!

Ive previously shot victory and I love them. I recently got a dozen 5.0s to try out since they are hyped and been around for so long and truly I’m disappointed I’m wondering what everyone else’s thoughts are with these arrow brands

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?

Looking at getting a used Mathews v3 27 for a good deal.

Anyone currently shooting one or have in the past ? It was incredibly light when I held it and just pulling it back the let off was incredible. It was easier to hold the v3 at 70 pounds than my chill is at 60.

I stumbled upon an estate sale and bought a compound bow -- it's a 60 lb bow, needs an arrow rest and i need an arm guard. I'd like to eventually get into hunting, but have 0 experience with any of it at all.

Where do I get started? Do I waltz into a range and just start sending it?

Hey everyone. Long time lurker finally making an account to ask for some advice. I've been shooting a traditional recurve for about three years, mostly backyard target practice and some small game hunting. Last week I pulled the trigger and picked up a compound from a local pro shop. The guy there helped me dial in draw length and weight, but I feel like I'm starting over in a lot of ways.

A few things I'm genuinely unsure about. How long did it take you to feel comfortable and consistent with a compound after shooting traditional? I'm grouping okay at 20 yards but anything past 30 feels sloppy right now. Also trying to figure out arrow spine selection since what worked on my recurve obviously doesn't translate directly.

Archery season isn't too far off and I'd love to feel confident enough to hunt with it this fall. Is that a realistic goal if I commit to regular practice through the summer, or should I just plan on waiting another season?

Any advice on drills, gear tweaks, or general tips for someone making this transition would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.