Game animals are being killed in the wild by bow hunting.Deer is the most popular game.Different countries have different rules for hunting.States and provinces have their own rules that you must follow.If you want to hunt in your area, you need to learn all of the necessary information.
Step 1: Start by using a compound bow.
This type of bow is easy to use and perfect for beginners.With a little practice, you will be shooting this bow well in a couple of weeks.Traditional bows are more accurate than compound bows.If you are a beginner, buy a used bow.You can find used sporting goods at your local store.You can also look on eBay.You can find a decent used bow for about $50 to $150.You should buy a bow that is legal to use in your area.
Step 2: The correct orientation is chosen.
Right and left-handed versions of the bows are available.If you want to determine what orientation you need, use your dominant eye.Which is more comfortable, using your left eye for aiming or closing the right eye?Get a left-handed bow if it is your left.Get a right-handed bow if it is your right.Some people have their eyes open.You could use either orientation.When looking at something far away, you probably prefer one eye over the other.The one you like the most is your dominant eye.
Step 3: Pick the draw weight and draw length.
The draw weight is the weight of resistance when you pull back the bow string.The harder it is to pull back, the higher the weight.It takes 45 pounds to kill a deer.They will only be wound by anything lower.The recommended weight for deer hunting is fifty to seventy pounds.Draw length is a factor.When the bow is fully drawn, the right draw length is when it brings the string to your mouth.The average arm length for an adult is 28 to 30 inches.If you buy a brand new bow, the seller will most likely set it up for you.On top of the bow price, having your bow set up will cost a few hundred dollars.
Step 4: Pick the right arrows.
The compound bows use aluminum, carbon, aluminum with a carbon core, and carbon wrapped around an aluminum core.The lighter carbon variety will travel faster because it is more durable.If you use broad heads, an aluminum arrow will work better.You can attach a broad head to your arrow.It has several very sharp blades, which will allow you to enter your prey without causing a lot of tissue damage.When choosing arrows, there are other factors to consider.You might have trouble figuring it out if you are a beginner.An expert at an archery shop can give you advice about the best arrow to use.
Step 5: It's practice.
You can work on your aim by setting up a target in your backyard.Targets that are shaped like the game you are hunting can be helpful.You should practice your aim for at least a couple of weeks before hunting.Consistency in form is important in archery.Try to shoot with the same form every time when you hit your stride and start hitting your targets.Since most of the time you will be sitting up in a tree stand while hunting, you'll need to practice shooting your bow while sitting.If you want to use broad heads on your arrows, you need to practice with them.The broad heads add weight to the arrows, so you need to adjust your form to get the same trajectory as before.
Step 6: It's a good idea to scout early.
Large areas are set aside for lawful hunting, so most people do their hunting on leases.You should begin scouting the area months before opening day.You should be out scouting frequently if you want to find areas that are high-traffic for deer.There is evidence that deer frequent the area.Set up your deer blind or tree stand in this area when you find a good location.Droppings, tracks, deer trails, and antler rubs are some of the signs to look for while scouting.
Step 7: There is a tree stand in your location.
You will want to set up a tree stand in a good range once you have settled on an area where deer are frequenting.It is recommended that you be twenty yards or closer.The appropriate tree for the stand should be at least eight inches in diameter and fifteen feet high.A ground blind can be set up if there isn't a good tree for a stand.If you do this at least a month before hunting season starts, the deer will get used to it.Between noon and 3pm is the best time to set up a tree stand.This is when deer are most likely to be outdoors.You can clear a few shooting lanes by trimming some trees around the area.Clear the shooting lanes for any deer that might approach.
Step 8: Arrive at the deer stand before the sun rises.
Before daylight, you need to get settled in your stand or blind.Hunt until about 11am.Take a break in the middle of the day when deer are less active.You can hunt until it gets dark if you return to your stand before 4pm.
Step 9: Stay still and be quiet.
There is a lot of waiting.Since deer can hear very well, you need to be very quiet while in your stand.Before they spot you, the goal is to spot them.You need to be completely silent when a deer approaches.Before it hears the shot, you have about two or three seconds to shoot.There is only one chance to get the deer.The deer will flee if you don't hit the animal.Aim behind the deer's front leg.The deer's lungs will be killed instantly if you hit the mark.
Step 10: You need to follow the blood trail to get your kill.
You will have to follow the animal's blood trail if you don't kill it immediately.Wait at least 30 minutes before you start looking.Most of the time a wounded deer will lie down within a couple hundred yards of where it was shot.If you follow it too quickly, the deer will get scared and will not be able to take off again.If this happens, the chances of finding your game will decrease a lot.
Step 11: You should be prepared for field dressing.
You need to be prepared for the messy task of dressing the game.Bring a dressing kit with you on the hunt.In case you have to dress your game after dark, you will need plastic gloves that go up to your shoulders, a very sharp knife, rope, and a large light or lantern.
Step 12: Dress your kill in the field.
The animal's internal organs are removed in field dressing.It is important to do it in the field so that it can be done as quickly as possible.The meat quality will be better if you do it quickly.It will make the animal lighter.Don't jerk the arrow out of the deer before you start.This can make a mess.You will be cutting into the animal as you clean and dress it.Remove the arrow when it's easy to reach.
Step 13: Rope is used to secure the deer.
Tie the deer's front legs together with its head between them.Make a loop with the rope and then tie the free end to the deer.It will be easier to pull it to your vehicle.
Step 14: The deer should be transported to your home or camp.
The deer should be hung up so that it doesn't touch the ground.You should hang it from its head.This will allow the blood to leave the body.The deer well needs to be emptied with a water hose.The venison should be placed in a freezer that is as close to 40 F (4 C) as possible.
Step 15: Clean and maintain your bow.
Look over your bow for any damage after a hunt.To clean it, use a soft microfiber cloth.During peak hunting season, coat your bow's string and synthetic cables with soft bow string wax.It's a good idea to coat your axles with a high quality lubricant.Keep your bow in its case when not in use.Keep your bow away from heat sources.