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Conference vmsnet::hunting$note:hunting

Title:	The Hunting Notesfile
Notice:	Registry #7, For Sale #15, Success #270
Moderator:	SALEM::PAPPALARDO

Created:	Wed Sep 02 1987
Last Modified:	Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1561
Total number of notes:	17784

85.0. "Bows" by SHIVER::RIVERSD (Home of fluorescent cows) Fri Nov 20 1987 07:01

    Alright all you bowhunters, here's your chance.  I am going to
    be in the market for a bow (my first) sometime after the first
    of the year.  I'm not looking for "this bow is better than that
    bow", I 'm looking for suggestions as to what to look for in a
    bow.  Also, accesories that that you've tried and liked/disliked
    or though were useless altogether.
    
    any opinions?
    
    Dave

T.R	Title	User	Date	Lines
85.1	Form-Fit-Function	OLDMAN::DAYOTTE	`Fri Nov 20 1987 08:52`	15
	The best advice that I can give to someone new to archery/bowhunting is to make sure that the equipment you buy matches your physical characteristics. You can shoot a gun that is cut too long/short but you can't shoot a bow thats not set up for you. Go to a dealer or club and find someone that can measure you correctly so that you know what you need. As far as gadgets go...... I can't condemn any of them because obviously they must "work" or there wouldn't be a market for them and you wouldn't see them on the shelf. My hunting bow is a Golden Eagle Cam Hunter and I am very satisfied with it..... but I'm sure I'd be happy with either a Hoyt, Martin, High Country, or other good bow. You might find the Archery note file helpful. Good luck and welcome to THE sport. -Dave
85.2	Also see archery notesfile	VICKI::DODIER	`Fri Nov 20 1987 12:47`	6
	As .1 said, go to an archery shop or club if you don't know of someone that is into archery/bowhunting. Some shops have their own indoor ranges. You can be measured for draw length and try various bows and accessories right on the premises. As in rifle/shotgun hunting there is a lot of personal preference and there is no one best set-up. Good luck and have fun..................RAYJ
85.3	Wish I had wood	BPOV09::LEAHY	`Fri Nov 20 1987 13:54`	8
	The only suggestion I would make is for you to consider wood versus metal (alloy), I use to shoot a wood recurve and never had COLD hands in the field, can't say the same since I went to a magnesium compound. Best of luck and I am sure you will enjoy. Jack
85.4	WELCOME	RUTLND::GPELLETIER	`Wed Nov 25 1987 08:32`	15
	HI DAVE, WELCOME to a great sport. I would suggest to try as many different bows as you can get your hands on. What is the best in one persons hand may not be in yours. I have an archery shop in New Ipswich,N.H. an sell High Country. If you would like to come try one out just give me a call DTN 289-1176 or Shop 603-878-3019 and we can set some time up. The best suggestion I would like to give to you is don't buy the first one you try (shoot it before you buy it) and if you go to a shop and they will not let you try a bow you don't want to buy one from them. GOOD LUCK AND AGAIN WELCOME GILLES.
85.5	Archery notesfile	DECWET::HELSEL	`Tue Dec 01 1987 12:05`	8
	You might want to check the archery notes file. There are some good notes about getting started there. I bought my first bow in many years last year. I got a lot of help from some of the contributors. I am very satisfied with my choice. It really is fun. I haven't gotten a deer with it yet, though. Brett.