Getting The Right Bow And Accessories When Making The Move To Bow Hunting

Bowhunting can be a fantastic way to get out in the woods and level the playing field with the game you are hunting. The sport is more challenging than firearm hunting, and it takes some special equipment, so a visit to your local archery shop can help you start your journey. 

Selecting A Bow

The archery shop in your area will likely carry many different bows, ranging from recurve bows with very few frills to compound bows with sites and other accessories added to them. The bow you choose may differ depending on the hunting you want to do and your archery experience level. 

If you are new to archery, you will need to have the shop fit you for a bow. This involves measuring you to determine the draw length of the bow you will be most comfortable shooting and helping you select the draw weight of your bow. 

The draw weight can range from twenty-five pounds to well over seventy pounds on fast compound bows, but if you are just getting started, it is often best to start with a lower draw weight until you perfect your stance and shooting form. Most modern bowhunting compound bows have adjustable weights, so beginning at thirty-five or forty pounds and increasing it later is a good option. 

Sights And Accessories

The archery shop owner can help you select sights for your bow that make it easier to shoot, and they can mount them for you. Most archery shops have an indoor range that you can use to shoot and site in your bow to ensure its accuracy. Often hunters will use the range in the off-season to practice and maintain the strength and skills they need to shoot their bow. 

As a new shooter, this is an excellent place to come and shoot because people there can help you if you are having an issue with your bow, your form, or some other part of shooting. The shop will also often carry accessories like quivers, sound deadeners, and parts to tune your bow and speed up the arrow coming out of it. 

Bow Tuning 

Before the bowhunting season begins in your area, it is a good idea to take your bow to the archery shop and have them tune it up for you. The bow tech will check all the cables and replace the bowstring if it is worn. They will also lubricate the cam axles on your bow, tighten anything loose, and check the limbs and riser for any damage that could be a problem. 

Once the bow is tuned, fire a few arrows through it to make sure that it is working correctly for you. If something still needs attention, explain the issue to the tech, and they can help make adjustments to dial in the performance of the bow.