Archery Hunting

[NW DISCO]

What do you use, and what do you hunt?

I sold my old PSE Baby G this past year due to having nerve relocation surgery on my right elbow and shoulder surgery. This left me with an excuse to get a new bow. I am getting a: Whisper Creek Archery Innovater. I shot it and it is freaking hot. Supper quite, fast, and just feels right in my hands.
Being that I am active duty Coast Guard I get dual residencies. This way I hunt archery season in Oregon for deer and elk. I then go back to Montana and hunt rifle season for deer and elk. I am going to also hunt bear (Oregon) this coming year with my bow. Out here with all the dense timber archery bow hunting works better.

 

[C Ross]

I hunt with a Hoyt compound. I can't remember which model but it's from three years ago. Great bow, fast and accurate. I'm going to try their new Vectrix this season. I've only hunted Whitetail with a bow so far. Our season here runs til Jan 15 for archery.

I also shoot at some of the 3D events in the off season. A fun way to keep in shape for hunting.


Ross

 

[MUSKYMAN]

I have 2 jennings carbon extreme's...a bit oldschool but then again so am I.

I have one set at 68lbs with a overdraw shelf shooting beaman carbon arrows with a 2 finger rest. I have taken bear, turkey,deer, and coyotee with this bow.I like it because its fast and flat and I have taken game out as far as 70 yrds with it.

the second is set at 83lbs and has a bodoodle spring rest and is set up to shoot the heaviest aluminum arrows I can find. that and some really heavy broadheads makes for a rib smashing impact that will take down the largest game on the planet. I have only taken one bear with this bow, but I bought it for moose so it will get its day

when I lift these new bows I just smile and think maybe its time for something light I can actually carry on a full days hike without a shoulder sling

 

[peter sherman]

I have been out of the compoung market for 15+ years. It seems that the tech on the new stuff is pretty good & what ever shoots well for you is what you should go with...
People over bow themselves all the time. I have several older friends that shoot 45lb longbows & have no problem with B bears or most African game. A well placed arrow is where its at! .

Tom my bow weighs less than 2 pounds. Its only 59Lbs of draw weight have had no problems taking a 600+lb Kudo.. Albeit trad archers have +'s & -'s over compound archers...

 

[MUSKYMAN]

yeah the moose bow is stupid heavy draw weight...but it will takeout a rib the size of a 2x4 on a moose(as intended).

I think at some point I will get a super light weight mattews solo cam at about 60lbs of draw just to make shooting a joy again.

 

[peter sherman]

My last compound was a Mathews. I don't think you can go wrong with one..
Tom when you are ready fo the Mathews let me know I got deals on those wheels.

Some stuff to read about.......
http://home.att.net/~sajackson/ballistics.html
http://www.tradgang.com/ashby/ This is pretty interesting if you are into it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jimjet]

My last compound was a Mathews. I don't think you can go wrong with one..
Tom when you are ready fo the Mathews let me know I got deals on those wheels.

Some stuff to read about.......
http://home.att.net/~sajackson/ballistics.html
http://www.tradgang.com/ashby/ This is pretty interesting if you are into it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mathews x 2 100%

peter are you a dealer????

my African Buddy is a dealer ,hes the closest thing to a good deal on a mathews i can get and thats 20 hrs away by plane.

jim

 

[peter sherman]

Mathews x 2 100%

peter are you a dealer????

my African Buddy is a dealer ,hes the closest thing to a good deal on a mathews i can get and thats 20 hrs away by plane.

jim

No I am not BUT.....

 

[bri]

I was talking with my bro-in-law on xmas an he mentioned the guillotine arrow.

I am not a hunter at present, but have some interest in possibly learning some turkey hunting. Been out with hunters a couple of times, just observing.

Is this considered a cheat? Seriously. Not trying to stir the pot. He seemed to think it prevents them from flying away, which is a problem. But none of the guys I was with had that problem. I have seen TONS of wild turkeys in Southern Colorado where I used to own property, that's where I hung out with the hunters.

 

[jimjet]

IMO i dont think theres much cheating to be done turkey hunting.
unless your launching a net or using a rifle at long range(illeagle)
I also dont like hunting turkey with a bow ,i prefer shotgun.
they are dam smart creatures and can see you a mile away easy.

i couldnt stand the anxiety of drawing and releasing on a turkey.
its dam hard enough just getting the gun to my shoulder.

smart ass birds those turkeys.

jim

 

[Kavic]

I use a Matthews Ultra 2, with Beman carbon arrows, and Thunderheads or Crimson Talon broadheads. It's a nice bow but I was a far better shot with my Golden Eagle and aluminum arrows.

I hunt deer and bear with it. I've also been turkey hunting with a bow but haven't been successful yet although I have taken a grouse with it.

 

[bri]

IMO i dont think theres much cheating to be done turkey hunting.
unless your launching a net or using a rifle at long range(illeagle)
I also dont like hunting turkey with a bow ,i prefer shotgun.
they are dam smart creatures and can see you a mile away easy.

i couldnt stand the anxiety of drawing and releasing on a turkey.
its dam hard enough just getting the gun to my shoulder.

smart ass birds those turkeys.

jim

Yeah, but there are some pretty patient hunters down there too.

 

[DIIdude]

The cheapest bow on the rack is capable of shooting groups out of a machine that most humans can’t achieve. So when buying a bow I think first and foremost what I’m going to do with it. My hunting bow is a $325 Hoyt Magna Tec and I have no complaints. Of course I only shoot it a little before the season and then maybe a couple of times during the season. For competitive 3D the last bow I owned was an almost $900 Ultra Elite. This bow had to stand up to being shot at least a hundred times a day for most of the year.

Choosing a bow comes down to what turns your crank, the service you’ll get from the pro shop you buy it from, and how well the company will stand behind their bow. Also keeping in mind that one does need to match the bow to their shooting style and body proportions. Hell the cheapest bows on the rack anymore look to be of better build and quality than the most expensive target bows of not too many years ago.

 

[isv12]

I use a Parker (Hunter Mag), Gold tip Pro Arrows and Rocket Hammerhead broadheads
for Whitetail Deer.