Getting into archery and bowhunting can be a daunting journey! Rest assured, our team of experts here at Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads are here to help! We have complied a list of commonly asked beginner questions, to help you get the most out of the time you put into becoming a great archer and bowhunter!
Mountain game such as sheep and goats are the most challenging things to hunt with a bow. They live in conditions that humans find very difficult to navigate, and are extremely wary to any danger approaching them from miles away. Many bowhunters have built their hunting careers around hunting mountain animals because of the thrill of the challenge!
Mule deer tend to be harder to hunt for beginners than whitetail, but both present their own challenges. Mule deer require locating a deer from a long distance, and sneaking to within bow range undetected. Mule deer hunts often require longer shots, making them a more suitable animal for experienced bowhunters. Whitetail deer are hunted out of tree stands or blinds set up in areas where the deer are known to travel. Hunters must sit extremely still and quiet for long periods of time, but you will get much closer shot opportunities if you are stealthy enough.
If you have access to a facility that you can shoot your bow daily, do it! It is much better to shoot a dozen arrows every day than 10 dozen in one day, but only once per week. Consistency is key in archery.
Most beginner archers will find success in hitting the target well within a matter of days of starting archery. To become proficient enough to hunt animals with a bow requires more time, typically many months and sometimes even years of practice. It is all about how much time you are willing to put into the craft!
Archery can be as expensive as you want it to be, but it does not have to be. Starting out with a used bow and budget arrows are a great way to get involved in the sport for only a few hundred dollars. Once you have your initial gear, there are no ongoing costs like in golf for example. If you can find an outdoor place to shoot for free such as a friend land or backyard, you will never need to pay range fees to go for a shooting session!
You absolutely can teach yourself archery, but it will be important to shoot with experienced archers from time to time who can point out areas of improvement and things in your form which you may not be able to see.
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