r/bowhunting

Going to start saddle hunting this year. Already got a saddle(Tethrd ultralloc)and sticks( Tethrd one sticks). Not married to Tethrd only.
I’m gonna try and jump on some Memorial Day sales, which also happens to be my birthday.

I hunt in South Florida, where during bow season it is hot and wet, really wet. Luckily I have an E bike, so while I will be doing a lot of walking, some of the pack in will be on a bike.

Things I’m in need of are a platform and pack.

What platform and pack do you guys like and why?
I’m leaning towards latitude profile, just not sure if I should get the XL or the regular.

What pack do you guys like that can carry platform and sticks easily.

Estoy queriendo iniciar y no se cómo arrancar.

Cualquier consejo, tip o ayuda, me sirve

Good afternoon everyone!

My friends and I got the wild hair to possibly go on an elk hunt next year. They’re all bow hunters here in TN while I’m the odd one out that hasn’t ever owned a bow. I found a sweet deal on a Bowtech Realm X 60lb DW. My DL is 29”. The guy I took the bow too to get new strings put on and fit it to me was telling me I’m gonna be probably on the low side of arrow weight if I’m gonna go for elk, but with plenty of practice before then, I should be fine.

Disclaimer: avid rifle hunter, I know I need to hammer down practice, then take deer this year with the bow to get more in field practice. I’m debating entering a couple tournaments that the pro shop owner puts on for his teams and fundraisers just to practice more.

I’m shooting CX Maxima Badlands 350’s. I currently have a 100gr field tip but going to go to 125gr. I’m currently at 386.4gr with the 100gr field tip going 271fps per my garmin zero. So I’ll be 411gr-ish with a 125gr broad/field tip. I have Easton match grade field tips coming in to get tuned as close as possible before doing final tune and sight tape with broadheads.

So, down to the overall question. Should I get a 50gr insert and run 100gr broadheads to get me to 436gr-ish? Or just run 411grs with a 125gr broadhead? I’m probably gonna get a lot of “placement is everything, practice everyday”, which is awesome advice I agree with and plan on doing. However, I’d like as much forgiveness as possible if it’s present.

PS, wanting to use whatever setup I end up with for both deer and eventually elk, so I’m not really trying to change up a bunch of possible, but if necessary, I will.

TIA!

Hey everyone,

I'm a relatively new Colorado bowhunter who continues to learn about preference points all the time. Most of the tools that explain this type of info are behind an expensive paywall or a subscription. I wanted something free that I could actually trust, so I built one. Today it covers Colorado Elk + Archery. Other species , methods and states will come next if people find it helpful. 

   https://www.pointslogic.io 

  What it does right now:

• Shows draw data odds on a GMU map of CO, related to the preference-point level slider
• Shows harvest data on the map with the option for historical averages
• Breaks down tag info in tiles, choice-1 applications, tags drawn, and leftover tags, etc... depending on filters
• Sums some data statewide so you can see how crowded a pool actually is
• Pulls numbers from public CPW records. Nothing private
• No login, no payment, no email signup. Just open the site and start filtering for now

The biggest thing I am looking for is honest feedback. Specifically:

1. Does anything look wrong or confusing compared to what you already know about your home units?
2. What's missing that would actually change how you plan an application?
3. Did the UI make sense, or did you give up on something before figuring it out?
4. I'd also love to know what other features would be useful so I can prioritize what to build next.

A few honest caveats. This is a solo side project. The data refreshes when CPW publishes new reports. You should always double-check critical numbers against CPW's official site before applying. Full disclaimer is in the site footer.

If it's useful, share it with anyone you think would get value out of it. If it's broken, tell me here and I'll fix it. Either way, thanks for taking a look.

https://preview.redd.it/p96d7n3x642h1.png?width=1236&format=png&auto=webp&s=e686b69f6cf215bcf4488cc9b32581e39ac1535e

Hi all! Starting to look deeper into stabilizer setups. I know the addition of the back bar debate has been discussed ad nausem but I find most of the conversations revolve around longer ATA bows where there is significant top heaviness and side weight from accessories. I don’t see a lot of info out there about shorter ATA bows. My bow is an older Bear but shoots plenty fast enough for northeast whitetail. I do get a good amount of pin wobble and form and technique are going to be highlights as I change up my approach going into this next season.
Looking for more insight on other setups from you fine folk on the shorter ATA bow side.

I recently started doing some trail running to get in better hiking shape before deer season kicks back up, and I ended up picking up a pair of Salomon Speedcross 6s.

After wearing them a bit, I’m pretty sure they’re going to become my early-season hunting shoes.

I mainly hunt Midwest public land, where most areas have cut trails and the terrain usually isn’t super technical. For that kind of hunting, big boots can feel like overkill when it’s still 70+ degrees out. The Speedcross 6s are waterproof, the waterproofing has been surprisingly good so far, and the traction is excellent. They honestly feel like a lightweight hiking boot in trail-running-shoe form.

I’ll still switch back to my regular hunting boots once it gets colder or muddier, but for scouting and early-season bow hunting, these seem like a really good fit.

Anyone else using trail runners for early-season bow hunting? Also if anyone has better recommendations for trail running/hiking/early season deer hunting shoes let me know.

Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations on a (preferably) used/older compound to upgrade my 2009 PSE Bow Madness MC. Here are my specs:

• normal draw length range (I'm about 28.5")

• 50-70# draw preferred (target weight 65#, but I'm a little out of shooting shape)

• not looking for insane speed, but something in the range of IBO/ATA ~330 fps

• fairly easy to tune (I have a portable bow press, which "works", but isn't great). Are floating yokes much better than static?

• ATA of 32"-34", longer OK

• brace height at least 6"

• bow weight 3-3.5 pounds (EDIT 2 I realize this might not be achievable, but less than 4# would be ideal)

• narrow handle

• single or double-cam. I've always shot a single, but open to try a double.

• EDIT: Budget! Would like to keep it around $600-$700 if at all possible, hence looking strongly at the second-hand market.

I'll be targeting a total arrow weight of ~500 grains, with an FOC of ~13. I have a nice set of 5mm Axis Match Grade that I'd like to use for the "new" bow.

I've been a PSE fanboy, but not for any specific reason. Happy to look at Hoyt/Matthews/whatever.

What else do you need to know? What would you recommend?

Thanks!

Edit 3: looking at some modern bow specs, it's kinda crazy what the Bow Madness was capable of over 15 years ago. Speeds, mass, and let offs really haven't improved that much, have they?

Have Phase 4 33 75 lbs with stock Matthew’s strings. Replacing now that turkey season is over. What’s the best strings on the market?

Cant believe you all bent bout a little humor sad store bought maybe .

Anyway i do hunt have been for some time had some serious questions bout killer instinck cross bow main beam but you high tech people with ya head in the clouds nah wouldnt know if id trust ya answers sad

How many you all deer hunt just started myself in 2016 have done pretty good at least food wise not been real lucky on horns but ya cant eat horns lol.

My son got me started hes good at it beens swingin from trees over 30 years lot of nice mounts.hes taught me all i know just cant understand though why the hell you have to be in that darn tree half mile from where you parked 10 below zero 20ft up in a darn tree at 4:30 in the morning.

Oh ya gotta sneakin so they dont see ya gotta be quiter than a dam mouse oh heaven forbid you step on a stick or leaf that makes a noise in the dark ITS THE FREAKIN WOODS aint got a nice sidewalk ta walk on.

You get outta the truck dark remember you gettin all this stuff together ya bow,bolts or arrows,gotta get your climber on your back( its a portable tree stand you can actually climb a tree with ) it gives you the ablity of getting off the ground a little or a lot depends on your on felling.you have your light,goodie bag (snacks, pbr sandwiches. an a drink ya gonna be there for hrs. Yeah hrs. Think again its 4:30 in the morning gotta be out of your mind.ok all set now the walk way out in nowhere coyotes hollering all around you dark you start out accross this vast area of darkness down the edge of the field walkin tryin not to trip or stumble in the dark coyotes sound like there in the weeds your walkin through on all side they sing there song. Wonder what there sayin you go oh qt. Mile there a certain place u turn hard to see but you get there half way nother qt. Mile an ill be at my tree a tree choosin pryor to climb or u may have a ladder stand there start climbin finally 20 ft. Up yaaa up off the floor of thr woods coyotes dont climb trees but wait you hear a noise above you suddenly something leaps springing off your back an getting outta that darn tree it was a bobcat sleepin high in the branches he got the heckk outta there scared the hell outta y ou in the process yeah funny now but bout jumped outta that tree myself head to the truck scared the hell outta me ok thats over get your stuff arranged settleing down. You relax wait for an hr in the dark just settin waiting wonder ya buddy make it to there tree.. after a while theres a glimmer of light off in the distance morning is finally going to shine her light on you ya can finally see the floor of the wood oh your starting to get butterflies a little excitement is in the air is that perhaps movement in the distance see something through the darkness bearly light you see a figire moving on the floor could it be oh my it is.its that monster u been watchon all summer develope into an awesome beast taking his time being very careful with his movements his tryin not to be seen he smells the air tryin to figure out whats strange in his neck of these parts somethings just not right he thinks changes his coarse starting to move away hes nervious carefully he steps in the other direction away from you by now its got light enough you can actually see the mass its a big one you grab your rattle horns give a quicl rattle may grunt a little oh he stops looks back youve got his attention you rattle 1 more time tryin not to make it to much he may figure out where u are your sent covered he cant make out by smell just exactually where you are but hes interested in the other whos in his part of the wood is there another buck lookin for his ladys nah this aint gonna happen he moves in you settin in the tree shaking you see tge size of the beast moveing your way again your hearts pounding starting ta sweet with excitement an it 10 below zero doesnt matter ya pull back get your mark set hes 20 yards broadside whack he bolts flying through the brush gettim outta there fast as he can ya hear crashing limbs breaking leafs being tthrowed around then silence ya hit ya mark hes down maybe 50,100 yrds you wait cant move for a while for fear hes not completely out hr passes ok less try this you slowly climb outof your tree walkin sllowly to the point of impact there it is your arrow sticking in the ground covered in blood you did good.

Now to find the beast did he go far start looking for blood on the ground on weeds around something that can show you which way he bolted you follow the drops 75 yrds there he is youve been watching him for 3 years his patterns watching everything about him an its pay off meat in the freezer. For another year a mount on the wall to talk about with ypur buddies ta bbrag thats my beast i did it all on my own fun huh mess with me youll end up a trophy on my trailer to.

Looking to replace my range finder that’s on its last leg. I’d like something of decent quality but I don’t need to range out to 1,000 yards. Can any eastern whitetail guys recommend a good range finder with a good warranty?

I currently have a Tethrd Phantom saddle, which isn’t bad, but I’d like to purchase a two panel saddle. I’m currently looking at the Latitude Method 3 and the Tethrd Carnivore.

Has anyone tried both and could compare the two? Open to any other suggestions as well.

Thanks!

I realize it JUST got announced, but just starting a discussion thread for initial opinions and thoughts and skepticisms

I’m between Hoyt enduro, PSE force DS and bowtech ascend. I’ll be doing a ready to hunt set as I’m fine with starting off this way… any general thoughts? I shot the bowtech and Hoyt today and think I liked the Hoyt more.. how much does FPS matter? Unfortunately the shop here doesn’t have all three so I’d have to wander between the two to try them back to back. Enduro is ~150-250 cheaper than the PSE and bowtech respectively in CAD.

Not finding much for used bows up here nor do I have the faith in myself to get a decent one