Want To Get Into Bow Hunting

[Allegheny Tom]

It sounds like you want to go the traditional route. If that's the case don't let people talk you out of it just because a compound is easier. If you wanted to take the easier route you would have stuck with the crossbow. I went back to my recurve this past year and had more fun killing the smallest spike I have ever seen in the woods, then I did killing bigger bucks with a crossbow.

The best advice I can give is get on some forums or better yet find someone that shoots trad close to you, get a cheap bow and some arrows that are close to the right spine and go shoot A LOT. You will figure the rest out as you go. Trad doesn't have to be complicated.

Shoot A LOT, yes. But keep your practice sessions only as long as you can continue solid form.
Practice does not make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect.

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[CrackbottomLouis]

It sounds like you want to go the traditional route. If that's the case don't let people talk you out of it just because a compound is easier. If you wanted to take the easier route you would have stuck with the crossbow. I went back to my recurve this past year and had more fun killing the smallest spike I have ever seen in the woods, then I did killing bigger bucks with a crossbow.

The best advice I can give is get on some forums or better yet find someone that shoots trad close to you, get a cheap bow and some arrows that are close to the right spine and go shoot A LOT. You will figure the rest out as you go. Trad doesn't have to be complicated.

This is exactly where I have ended up. I got in contact with a friend of mine and, lo and behold, he started shooting a recurve about 2 years ago. He talked me into looking at the samick sage with a lighter draw to learn how to shoot and then replace the limbs for the 40+ limbs for intermediate shooting and beginning to hunt. He said he would tune the bow for me, help me with form and technique and help me figure out arrows (draw length, spine, etc) and teach me to aim appropriately by gapping, string crawl, etc. Not sure what any of that means and I might be misquoting him but gonna be fun to learn.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

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This is exactly where I have ended up. I got in contact with a friend of mine and, lo and behold, he started shooting a recurve about 2 years ago. He talked me into looking at the samick sage with a lighter draw to learn how to shoot and then replace the limbs for the 40+ limbs for intermediate shooting and beginning to hunt. He said he would tune the bow for me, help me with form and technique and help me figure out arrows (draw length, spine, etc) and teach me to aim appropriately by gapping, string crawl, etc. Not sure what any of that means and I might be misquoting him but gonna be fun to learn.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[CrackbottomLouis]

Go to your local shop and spend a some time with one of the employees. Pay for a lesson if they have rental bows, if not ask to shoot a few new ones. Find out your draw length, and what you like and dislike, along with the weight you are comfortable with. If they don’t charge you take them a pizza, or a 12 pack. You will need their help eventually, let them know you appreciate their help.
Take that knowledge and go to archerytalk and start shopping. You can easily pick up a nice used bow fully ready to hunt under $400.
If you want a recurve watch this.

It will cover the basics on what you need to start. And start light. 40-45 pounds tops!!! Have fun. If you need help with any trad questions feel free to messsage me, I have help a few of my buddy’s get into it.

Thanks! I'll take you up on that!