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earlwellman
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How would you all suggest getting started in bow hunting? I have hunted with everything else, including flintlock, but I want to get into archery. My daughter had fun with a bow at her girl scout camp, so it would be a good way for the old man and her to bond. What are the good stater sets?
Thanx,
Earl
Thanx,
Earl
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As far as using every other means to hunt game with...you've saved the best for last!! Good luck & enjoy it.
Lmbhngr
As far as starter sets go, remember this: The bottom of the line bows you shoot with today(as far as decent brands go), were the top of the line seven years ago. Do not think you have to have the best to kill, because people did it with muchless for many years.
The minimum draw weight for Illinois is 40lbs to hunt. Since your daughter can probably not pull that kind of weight yet, you should probably get her a starter bow to shoot with, and if she shows Interest then spend the money to get her a nice bow.
I'd look at PSE for a good brand for both of you to begin on inexpensively.
Anyone else have any good starter brands???
You're bringin' her up right in my book.
Ben
Gosh!!! Does that make sense? I was about half-cocked when I wrote that.[xx(]
Charlie is 9, so in PA it will be a few more years before she hunts. I guess that I'll start her on the recurve as suggested. That is what they had at her camp. I might just get a couple of wally world specials to see if she really digs it before I lay down the big cash. Even then, will a good bow set-up run any more than a good rifle set-up? In that route, I plan to do the Rossi combo thing with the .22/.243/and the 20 ga to start her out before I buy the mdl 700. Thanx again,
Earl
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I just learned to stay out of his way.
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Long nights with the world sittin' on my chest:
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Hard times, bad luck.
Sometimes, life sucks.
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