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Bowhunting Deer – Using The Compound Bow

Posted by – December 9, 2009

The evolution of the bow and arrow has occurred over thousands of years, but it has only been in the last few decades that major advances have been made in the bows used for bowhunting deer.

In the past, longbows and recurve bows were the bows of choice for for whitetail deer hunters. Today, however, the modern sport of bowhunting has been overtaken by the use of the compound bow as the main piece of bow hunting equipment.

Through the use of cables and pulleys, the bow is designed so that the hunter can pull back the bow through its draw weight and then the action of the pulleys allows the pull needed to hold back before the shot to be highly reduced. This effect is commonly called ‘let off’ and allows the bow to be held at full draw with considerably less effort than standard bows.

Due to the reduced amount of muscle power needed to hold the bow as you aim your shot, The amount of reduction in the amount of force needed to hold the bow at full draw is typically 50% to 65% of the bows designed draw weight. Some extreme bows claim let off in the 90% range.

These changes in bow design have made the compound bow an extremely accurate tool when bow hunting deer. Combined with modern technology in material design both for the bow and arrows, accuracy and ease of use has increased orders of magnitude over previous bow types. A compound bow has the advantages of being lighter in weight, shorter and easier to carry and maneuver, and made of materials that require less care and worry about being damaged by the elements.

Accessories for the compound bow include trigger releases, different types of sights including cross hair and pin sights, stabilizers or v-bars which help to stabilize the bow before the shot, and various specialized arrow rests that help ensure accuracy.

There are many different variations of styles, sizes, draw weights, pulley configurations and types of compound bows available today. Bows are designed with the end use in mind as well as the size and physique of the hunter. Bows for bow hunting whitetail deer do not need to have the power of those that a hunter might use for bear or other big game animals.

The experience and guidance of other accomplished bow hunters is of major help if you are first looking to get a bow. Also, there are many deer hunting videos on the Internet where you can find excellent information. Do your research before you make a decision. While low price is always attractive, try to acquire the highest quality bow that fits in your budget.

The sport of bowhunting deer is one of the most enjoyable outdoor hunting sports. The season is long, much longer than for gun hunting, and the quiet times in the woods when you are on a hunt can be an extremely agreeable and gratifying experience.

Choosing The Right Bow For Hunting White Tail Deer

Posted by – November 17, 2009

bow_hunting_deerThe equipment and gear available to you for bow hunting deer today has progressed by leaps and bounds from the time archery was first discovered.

The use of wooden bows and arrows covers more than 15,000 years of recorded history. In the dim past people learned to make wooden bows, and over the millennium improved and perfected them for use in both acquiring game and battling their fellow man. In the last 100 years more changes and improvements have been made to archery equipment than in all the centuries preceding.

A hundred years ago, bows were still made of either wood, or a wood, bone and sinew combination Today we have the modern compound bows. Originally invented in the 1960′s, compound bows have totally changed the amount of options available for various hunting uses and have highly increased the accuracy and ease of use for the hunter.

Just as bows have advanced, so has the technology for modern arrows. Rather than the old wooden arrows with feather fletching used for the previous thousands of years, modern arrows are made from materials such as fiberglass, aluminum and carbon/fiber or carbon/aluminum combination’s.

And the arrow heads or tips have evolved as well. They are now made in many different types, each geared for the type of game and the use the archer intends to put them to. Heads are specially made for target shooting, small game hunting and for for big game or larger game. The Broadhead styles themselves now are available in an uncountable number of types, each with it’s own advantages or disadvantages for the intended use.

When you are looking for a new bow, especially for hunting bigger game, the first consideration is the draw weight of the bow. This is the amount of power you have to provide to draw back and hold before shooting. While most modern compound bows can be set to really reduce the amount it takes to hold the drawn bow, the overall draw weight is still your primary consideration.

Also consider the weight and style of the bow. The heavier it is, the harder to carry during a long day in the woods. And shorter more compact bows are easier to maneuver. If you will be using a compound bow, the draw length of the bow needs to fit to your physical size.

Accessories and other equipment you will need is another area to look at. Many hunters use climbing tree stands or
Ladder Stand to get above the ground and to avoid being seen by the deer.

If you want to get started finding your first bow, research resources abound on the internet. There are many bow hunting forums where you can pick up great information. There are also pro shops for bow hunting and some of the larger sporting goods stores offer help in picking and sizing the right bow for you. Many of the pro shops also have indoor archery ranges where you can try out your bow before you buy.

Another source to check out are the many Deer Hunting Video – DVD’s you can find on the web to check out.

Bow hunting deer is can be very trying learning experience at times, but learning and mastering it is an excellent experience and very rewarding. Take your first steps now on your journey to master this sport.


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