Bowhunting Review’s Bowhunting 101 series is a must-read guide for beginner bowhunters. Each post tackles one of the many components to dialing in your first bowhunting set up. Continue reading below for bowhunting basics and answers to some commonly asked questions.
Bowhunting 101: How to Buy the Best Bow for Archery Hunting
Choosing the best compound bow for archery hunting can be a difficult task, particularly for beginner bowhunters. Using this guide will help you buy the …
Bowhunting 101: How to Choose the Best Hunting Arrow Setup
Selecting the best arrow for hunting is an often overlooked part of dialing in your bowhunting setup. Most hunters (for whitetails especially) don’t spend enough …
Bowhunting 101: How to Choose the Best Bow Sight for Hunting
Choosing the best bow sight for hunting can be daunting with all the options available to hunters. This guide will walk you through variables to …
Bowhunting 101: How to Choose the Best Release for Hunting
In this article we will review the types of releases available on the market and how to choose the best release for bowhunting. Ultimately, this …
Bowhunting 101: How to Practice Archery for Hunting
No matter the gear you choose, executing a good shot is the name of the game in bowhunting. In order to do that, bowhunters have …
Commonly Asked Questions
These are a few commonly asked questions when it comes to getting started bowhunting
What is a good hunting bow?
- There are many good hunting bows. Pick a bow from a reputable manufacturer with a draw length and draw weight that fit you.
How difficult is bowhunting?
- Bowhunting is challenging but very rewarding! With ample practice and time spent in the field, anyone can become a successful bowhunter.
What is the minimum draw weight for bowhunting? Or what draw weight should I shoot?
- Many states require a minimum draw weight in order to pursue game with archery equipment. Check with your state’s wildlife department for more information. You should shoot a draw weight that is comfortable and meets your state’s minimum requirement.
How far should I be able to shoot? What distance should I practice? What is the average range?
- Most bowhunting shot opportunities occur at 20-30 yards. Becoming proficient at this range is very achievable, and it is advisable to practice at longer ranges even if you don’t plan to shoot that far in a hunting situation.
What other gear do I need in order to get started?
- You’ll need a bow (with an arrow rest and bow sight), some arrows with field points, a release aid, and a target to shoot when you practice.