Rookie Question

[Rookie_Rover]

After having hung around hunting forums for three years, and having heard thousands and thousands of success stories, I am ready to alter my life.

I'm gettin' a BOW!!!!!!!!!

Now, before folks start asking what kind I am getting, etc. Don't bother, because I do not know. I purchased a shotgun without prior assistance because I already knew the basics of shotgunning, with archery, I am totally in the dark.

I am humbly requesting knowledge! I have registered at The Reapers Blade (Nice lookin' place by the way), and I have asked DocHolladay so many questions I fear he is about to pull his hair out. ;D

Does anyone have any articles they'd care to show me related to helping a rookie get started in archery?

Thanks,
TJ (Rookie_Rov...... Rookie_Archer) ;D ;D ;D

[lockmaster]

Check this one out RR It may be a big help to you and there are some other great reads on the same page! You've made a great decision in getting started with a bow and I'm sure you will only love it more as the months and years go by!!

www.timberline-archery.com/choose_a_bow.asp

[Pete]

TJ, from this one question you're sure to get countless answers and advice. The best advice I can give you is visit a reputable archery shop and shoot everything they'll let you put your hands on. If you still want something to read I have some Bowhunting World magazines you can have. They are full of the very thing you're wanting, articles about archery and equipment out there. PM me your address and I'll try to get them in the mail. I hope this helps and remember we were all where you are at one time.

[Rookie_Rover]

Thanks guys!

Lock, that is a great read, and I have it bookmarked in my favorites.

IBH, PM is sent. And, I knew I'd get a lot of help by asking here. I haven't posted this at my forum simply because we don't get a lot of traffic there, and I figure if you're going to ask, ya might as well do it where a lot of folks will read it, lol.

[admin]

Hey buddy, long time no see.

There are a lot of good bows out there. Like IBO said, the best thing is to get your hands on some to get a feel.

Choose something that feels good to you.

[Rookie_Rover]

admin said:

Hey buddy, long time no see.

There are a lot of good bows out there. Like IBO said, the best thing is to get your hands on some to get a feel.

Choose something that feels good to you.

Yeah, sorry I have been gone for so long, but I am back now, and annoying as ever. ;D I went to a pro-shop yesterday and handled the new creatures, after having sighted in on critters with a shotgun, it felt like tying my shoelaces backwards when I fired a bow.

I have so much to learn!

Hey, I am in the chat room if anyone wants to chat. ;D

TJ.

[elk4me]

WELCOME BACK ;D!!!!!!!!! I would have to agree with all advise left so far. I just bought a new Martin Saber and boy let me tell ya i love it. Very forgiving great Barce Hieght at over 8' which makes it an easy shooter. Decent price too at $375. But goto a good shop and shoot as many bows as you can get a feel for what feels good for you and works for you. Every archer likes different things, only you can pick what is right for you. Do some research and ask around , you will get alot of different answers , but the most importaint thing is find a bow that works for you.

[michihunter]

I think the best site you could ever visit as a newbie archer is www.huntersfriend.com Read all the articles and you will find exactly what you need to know to get you started!!

[buffalocounty32]

welcome to the most addicting and satisfying sport known to man!
best way to do this is to first set yourself a price range of what you are willing to spend. once you have that in mind go to a couple local shops and shoot AS MANY bows in that price range as you can. let the equipment tell you what feels best, you can ask the shop and some guys in there what they like for some suggestions to try