Took The Plunge

[bigbullhunter]

Well I finally took the plunge and decided to bowhunt deer and elk this year but think I have bitten off more than i could chew. I just bought a left handed PSE Deer Hunter Compound Bow and am waiting on it as we speak. My question is what kind of arrows and broadheads should I go with and what should I expect from my first year of bow hunting. My wife is laughing at me because she thinks I am not going to be able to do it. I say with practice comes perfection. guess I had better get practicing.

BBH

 

[redelkarcher]

BBH
Well man that's cool that you decided to start archery hunting. I wouldn't go any other way. I just bought a new PSE as well about three weeks ago. I have been really impressed with it thus far. I bought the Venom. I feel like its mainly just a matter of preference with which arrows you wanna shoot. I shoot PSE carbons as well and have never had any problems with them. Anyways good luck and have fun.
redelkarcher>>>---------------->

 

[Lien2]

bigbillhunter -
Congrats on getting into archery. There is a ton to learn, the best way is to just get out and do it. You'll learn something every time out.
As far as arrows, I just switched to carbons this year, but I had great luck with aluminums too, so I'm not much help with those. For broadheads, I prefer fixed blade (muzzy) over expandables, but you will get a lot of debate on those too.
Your right, practice, practice, practice, and hunt as often as you can. You will learn more on your own than what anyone can tell you here. Oh yeh, and watch the wind.

Lien2

 

[c3]

Try to find some folks up your way to take you under their wing. Having a mentor when you get started is priceless.

Try to find the guys at Brigham Bowmen and see about shoots they are having. They have an indoor range at the city park down there in Brigham City.

I'm sure if you can hook up with some of those guys for the first bit you will be golden.

For arrows and setup I'd go to the local shop and pay the little bit extra to get it done right. Have them show you your set up on the charts and which arrow you need for your draw length.

If you have any questions or are down Salt Lake way, I'd be happy to help you out as well.

Good Luck with it and let us know how your summer goes.

Cheers,
Pete