Monday, November 16, 2009

Hunting With A Bow Guide

By James Persenton

To say the least hunting with a bow is a bit more challenging that hunting with a rifle. There many things you need to master before you become a successful bow hunter and the most important of them is blending in with the forest.

When out hunting you will stick out like a shore thumb and will never get a good chance to fire that bow of yours if you don't find a good hiding spot. Experienced hunters know well that deer, especially during the end of the hunting season, are extremely cautious when entering or approaching open hardwoods.

Nevertheless, they are relaxed and carefree when entering a pine thicket. A thick pine area provides deer a good hiding place, it is close cover that allows them to feel secure and don't expect anyone to be there.

Even if you have the best compound bow on the market you wont be able to shoot anything that is over 5o meters away. Therefore, it is very important that you position yourself close enough to the prey so that you can make a kill. Hiding at the right spot is imperative.

The hunter needs to stay alert at all times if there is a chance to kill a deer or other prey. Every experienced hunter will tell you that in most cases they hear their pray before they see it. Most of the time, hearing a sound is what makes the hunter look towards a direction, towards the direction of the pray. Being alert is very important for the hunt, especially when hunting with a bow; more so when hunting in a wooded pine area.

Deer will be more likely to sneak up to the hunter in this type of area. They occasionally snap a twig in pine thickets but could sneak up behind you without making a single sound. That's why many hunters prefer to have hearing equipment with them during these kinds of hunts.

Being aware of your surroundings while bow hunting is one thing. Having the right gear with you and having made sure that everything is functioning properly is another thing. Aside from a well functioning and tested compound bow you will need a few arrows, warm clothing, boots and to equip yourself with patience for your compound bow hunting trip. - 16887

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