After purchasing your bow, the next item on your list will probably be a sight.
There are a lot of different options available, one being the Fixed Pin Sight.
The Fixed Pin Sight is the most common and the more popular choice among Bowhunters.
A Fixed Pin Sight usually has 3 – 5 individual pins, and each pin can be set for a particular distance. The top pin for the closest distance and the bottom pin for the furthest distance. Once set they remain fixed in a particular position.
The set up and adjustments on a fixed pin are pretty simple, but at the same time
requires a little trial and error to get the perfect setting. For the archer who is willing to takes the time to set each pin just right will be rewarded with excellent results.
Most archers will set this type of sight at easy to remember distances like 5 or 10 yards.
and once set, shooting a particular distance is a piece of cake, ex: if your target is 30 yards you simply sight the bow by placing your pre set 30 yard pin on the intended target.
The challenging part comes when shooting an unknown distance, here you will need to estimate the distance to the target. There are many variables that come into play here,
uneven ground, an elevated position and dense foliage. It’s not an easy skill to master,
but one every archer needs to know.
Lets say for instance your target is 35 yards away, your 30 yard pin will shoot to high
and your 40 yard pin will shoot to low. So the archer must learn to split the difference
and shoot somewhere between the pins, this is commonly known as gap shooting.
Some archers choose to take all the guess work out of it and simply add more pins,
by doing this, allows you to set your pins at various yardage increments.
So for example, in addition to the common settings of 20, 30, or 40 yards you can
set additional pins at 15, 25, and 35 yards.
The downside to this is, one, you have to remember all the presets when it comes time to shoot, and two, the more pins the more your target is obscured behind the pins.
And then there are those that prefer using just one pin, by setting one pin, at lets say
30 yards you must learn to compensate for the high and low that your arrow will shoot.
Fortunately, to add or remove pins from a fixed pin sight is quit easy, which gives the archer some room for experiment with different variations.
Whether you choose a $40 sight or a $100 sight, the fixed pin is an excellent choice for
bowhunters and target shooters.
At TheBowBarn.com we recommend the Fixed Pin Sight for most applications, but we carry a wide selection of archery sites. Help yourself to our inventory anytime.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Archery; Tips To Improve Your Accuracy
Whether you’re a beginner archer or an advanced shooter, accuracy plays a major role in archery. There isn’t an archer out there who is not trying to improve his accuracy for one reason or another.
From one ad to the next, there’s always some gadget with promises, that when used, will make you a more accurate shooter. Now, I’m not saying the gadgets don’t work, what I am saying is most of the time inaccuracy is due to inconsistent form.
What I’m going to do is give you the pointers you need to improve your form and ultimately improve your accuracy.
1. Anchor Point
This alone can improve your accuracy a great deal, it is the most important of all steps. When you draw your bow to a full draw position, you need to find two anchor points, 1. where you can anchor the string, 2. where you can anchor you hand.
This anchor point should be the same each and every time you draw your bow. By doing
this will guarantee every shot to be consistent and therefore improving your consistency and accuracy.
2. Stance (standing position)
Believe it or not the way you stand plays a major role in accuracy, you want to stand with your side facing the target, you’re feet should be a little less then shoulder width apart. By doing this allows for the greatest stretch and allows you to reach full draw potential, ultimately giving you maximum speed from your bow.
3. Grip
There are two important factors to the proper grip on a bow:
• Strength
• How your hand is wrapped around the handle
The best way to grip your bow is to put the center of the handle in line with the center of your wrist. Bring your four finger tips around to the front.
Grip your bow just hard enough to keep it in your hand, the most common mistake is gripping to tightly causing the bow to shift left or right upon releasing your arrow. Ultimately missing the mark you aimed for.
Following these simple pointers and a lot of practice, will undoubtedly improve your form and have you shooting accurately and more consistently.
Visit TheBowBarn.com for all your hunting needs. From compound bows, recurves, youth bows, bows for women and all the accessories in between. Give us a visit.
From one ad to the next, there’s always some gadget with promises, that when used, will make you a more accurate shooter. Now, I’m not saying the gadgets don’t work, what I am saying is most of the time inaccuracy is due to inconsistent form.
What I’m going to do is give you the pointers you need to improve your form and ultimately improve your accuracy.
1. Anchor Point
This alone can improve your accuracy a great deal, it is the most important of all steps. When you draw your bow to a full draw position, you need to find two anchor points, 1. where you can anchor the string, 2. where you can anchor you hand.
This anchor point should be the same each and every time you draw your bow. By doing
this will guarantee every shot to be consistent and therefore improving your consistency and accuracy.
2. Stance (standing position)
Believe it or not the way you stand plays a major role in accuracy, you want to stand with your side facing the target, you’re feet should be a little less then shoulder width apart. By doing this allows for the greatest stretch and allows you to reach full draw potential, ultimately giving you maximum speed from your bow.
3. Grip
There are two important factors to the proper grip on a bow:
• Strength
• How your hand is wrapped around the handle
The best way to grip your bow is to put the center of the handle in line with the center of your wrist. Bring your four finger tips around to the front.
Grip your bow just hard enough to keep it in your hand, the most common mistake is gripping to tightly causing the bow to shift left or right upon releasing your arrow. Ultimately missing the mark you aimed for.
Following these simple pointers and a lot of practice, will undoubtedly improve your form and have you shooting accurately and more consistently.
Visit TheBowBarn.com for all your hunting needs. From compound bows, recurves, youth bows, bows for women and all the accessories in between. Give us a visit.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Bow Hunting Scouting tips
Scouting is a valuable technique for hunters to use before their actual hunt begins. Scouting an area allows a hunter to become familiar with the area, and habits of the animals in that area before they begin their hunt. Here are a few things you should know about scouting:
Why you should scout
Preparing for your scout
While on your scout
Repeat scouting trips
Time in the field is the best way to learn your hunting area. Scouting gives you the advantage of learning the lay of the land, discovering food and water sources, bedding areas, game trails, and population densities. Learning these factors can help give you a better idea of where you should focus your attention for the best results.
When you have decided to scout a particular area, it is a good idea to have maps. Google maps- which can give you aerial views, GPS, and topographical maps can all be used. The use of aerial and topographical maps can help you to eliminate areas that could be possibly unproductive, and to locate possible funnels and escape routes. Studying your map(s) before you venture out will help you to get started in the right direction. Also, if you are hunting public land, a game warden or field biologist may be able to point you towards high concentration areas. If you are hunting private land, the landowner will probably know of places where animals have been spotted and during what time of day.
When you go out for your first scout, you may want to outline a walking route. This route should include areas that you may have found promising while studying your maps. While you are walking with your maps, it is good to make notes. These notes can be on bedding areas you observe, game trails, scrape lines, rubs, or other indicators of the presence of deer. It’s also a good idea to be on the look-out for possible places to hang or place a ground blind. A variety of locations should be noted, as to take advantage of different wind directions. You may also note locations that could be used for the spot and stalk or still hunting techniques. If you are hunting private land, the use of infrared or motion detector cameras can be very helpful tools.
Making repeat scouting trips is always a good idea. The more trips you make the better you will learn the land. Repeat trips are also important because you may notice things, or areas, that you missed on the first, or previous trips. More trips to your area also gives you a chance to check your infrared or motion detector cameras for activity. They also enable you to move your cameras to different locations if you aren’t getting any activity, or just to get a variety of information on the location of animals. Remember on your first trip, and subsequent trips afterwards to make notes on your maps or separate sheets of paper.
If you have questions or just want to browse our selection of ground blinds visit TheBowBarn.com, we'll help with your questions about ground blinds, or scouting.
and while you are there you can browse our great selection of ground blinds and treestands.
Why you should scout
Preparing for your scout
While on your scout
Repeat scouting trips
Time in the field is the best way to learn your hunting area. Scouting gives you the advantage of learning the lay of the land, discovering food and water sources, bedding areas, game trails, and population densities. Learning these factors can help give you a better idea of where you should focus your attention for the best results.
When you have decided to scout a particular area, it is a good idea to have maps. Google maps- which can give you aerial views, GPS, and topographical maps can all be used. The use of aerial and topographical maps can help you to eliminate areas that could be possibly unproductive, and to locate possible funnels and escape routes. Studying your map(s) before you venture out will help you to get started in the right direction. Also, if you are hunting public land, a game warden or field biologist may be able to point you towards high concentration areas. If you are hunting private land, the landowner will probably know of places where animals have been spotted and during what time of day.
When you go out for your first scout, you may want to outline a walking route. This route should include areas that you may have found promising while studying your maps. While you are walking with your maps, it is good to make notes. These notes can be on bedding areas you observe, game trails, scrape lines, rubs, or other indicators of the presence of deer. It’s also a good idea to be on the look-out for possible places to hang or place a ground blind. A variety of locations should be noted, as to take advantage of different wind directions. You may also note locations that could be used for the spot and stalk or still hunting techniques. If you are hunting private land, the use of infrared or motion detector cameras can be very helpful tools.
Making repeat scouting trips is always a good idea. The more trips you make the better you will learn the land. Repeat trips are also important because you may notice things, or areas, that you missed on the first, or previous trips. More trips to your area also gives you a chance to check your infrared or motion detector cameras for activity. They also enable you to move your cameras to different locations if you aren’t getting any activity, or just to get a variety of information on the location of animals. Remember on your first trip, and subsequent trips afterwards to make notes on your maps or separate sheets of paper.
If you have questions or just want to browse our selection of ground blinds visit TheBowBarn.com, we'll help with your questions about ground blinds, or scouting.
and while you are there you can browse our great selection of ground blinds and treestands.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
TheBowBarn; Who Are They
There are a million (literally) archery websites on the net right now all trying to do the same thing, sell archery equipment at reasonable prices. I have personally looked at, at least, a couple three dozen different sites; and they're all good in their own way shape and form. They all have great products to sell, my experiences in ordering off of some of them have been good and others, well, not so good. As with anything, some people are good at what's important and that is what makes them shine.
My husband and I were born and raised in North Dakota and are avid bow hunters, we love the outdoors and all it has to offer. About a year or so ago we were given the opportunity to open our own online store. Now being the avid bow hunters that we are, our first choice was archery. When we mentioned our new career adventure to family and friends the reaction was always the same. They would ask us, "Do you know how many archery sites there are already?", or " How will you compete?", and our answer, has always been the same; It's not a competition, it's a passion.
We both grew up in hunting families, have eaten venison all of our lives, and have learned a respect for nature and archery as a sport; and we have passed this on to our children.
When you have a passion for something, it doesn't take a lot to want to share it, TheBowBarn.com is our way of sharing.
My husband has taught youth hunting, and still takes great pride in it. Our grandson just turned 9 and has received his first bow from his grandpa. I'm not sure who was more excited.
Our goal as an online store is to have happy satisfied customers. We want to help with any questions you may have about products, or just the sport of hunting; or maybe it's youth education you have questions about, we can help with that also.
So there you go, that's who TheBowBarn is. Maybe you've seen us, maybe you've even already visited, or maybe this is the first you are hearing of us. All the same we want you to know we're here and we're eager to help. Go ahead give us a visit!
My husband and I were born and raised in North Dakota and are avid bow hunters, we love the outdoors and all it has to offer. About a year or so ago we were given the opportunity to open our own online store. Now being the avid bow hunters that we are, our first choice was archery. When we mentioned our new career adventure to family and friends the reaction was always the same. They would ask us, "Do you know how many archery sites there are already?", or " How will you compete?", and our answer, has always been the same; It's not a competition, it's a passion.
We both grew up in hunting families, have eaten venison all of our lives, and have learned a respect for nature and archery as a sport; and we have passed this on to our children.
When you have a passion for something, it doesn't take a lot to want to share it, TheBowBarn.com is our way of sharing.
My husband has taught youth hunting, and still takes great pride in it. Our grandson just turned 9 and has received his first bow from his grandpa. I'm not sure who was more excited.
Our goal as an online store is to have happy satisfied customers. We want to help with any questions you may have about products, or just the sport of hunting; or maybe it's youth education you have questions about, we can help with that also.
So there you go, that's who TheBowBarn is. Maybe you've seen us, maybe you've even already visited, or maybe this is the first you are hearing of us. All the same we want you to know we're here and we're eager to help. Go ahead give us a visit!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Archery Hunting Techniques
For those who are just beginning their hunting “careers” choosing a specific hunting technique can be confusing. You may be wondering which is the best way to hunt, which technique is best for my area, or just what the differences in techniques are. There are a majority of hunting techniques that you can choose from, and you do not have to stick to any one technique. In fact learning how to hunt with each technique can give you an edge, especially if you plan to hunt an assortment of terrains. Here are a few of the most common hunting techniques:
• Spot and Stalk
• Stand Hunting
• Ground Blinds
• Scouting
• Still Hunting
The spot and stalk technique is best used in areas that have open terrain, where you can view a large area either all at once or from various vantage points. It is important to note that optics are a commonly used item with this technique. Hunters usually begin to survey an area known to have deer at first light. Once a deer has been spotted, the hunters will watch to see where it beds down, and usually where there is one deer there are more. An advantage to the spot and stalk is that a hunter is viewing the terrain from a higher point, thus he is able to plan a route to get within shooting distance of his target. This technique requires patience and planning, hunters will have to move slowly and carefully as to avoid alerting any animals that may not have been accounted for beforehand.
Stand hunting, or elevated hunting, includes the use of tower blinds, tripods, and treestands. Elevated hunting gives the hunter a broader view of his surroundings, much like the spot and stalk. Another advantage to elevated hunting is that the hunters scent is often carried above the ground level air currents, making it harder for the deer to detect them. The tower blind is usually a permanent structure that is placed at a spot known to have deer. They also provide the hunter with a bit of comfort while waiting for their target to appear. Insulating materials and weatherproofing can be used during their construction, and comfortable chairs- even space heaters, can be added after. Tripods and treestands are portable, meaning the hunter can set up and take down whenever they need.
When hunting from a stand on the ground (the ground blind technique) it is best to find a comfortable spot, deer are very sensitive to movement so you’ll want a seat that will enable you to sit for a long time without moving too often. When setting up a ground stand, you can basically be out in the open as long as you have something behind you to break up your outline. Sitting at the base of a tree or a pile of rocks, would work fine. Many hunters choose to make up some sort of ground blind to hide in. This can be done with the natural vegetation available or by constructing a man made structure. Commercial ground blinds are available, they are portable and lightweight, and can usually be set up rather quickly. The styles available range from a single stake and camouflage wrap around system to fully enclosed structures, which are even available with scent-containing fabrics. These ground blind systems also help to protect the hunter from the environment, yet still be close to his target on the ground.
Still hunting is where the hunter moves through an area known to have deer, hoping to spot a target. When still hunting the hunter should always move directly or quartering into the wind, as to avoid alerting the deer with his scent. Another important tip to this technique is to move very slowly, steps should be deliberate and slow- taking no more than two to five at a time. After each series of steps the hunter should stop and survey his surroundings, after thorough inspection the hunter then moves on to another series of steps. The slow movement and long pauses are helpful because they mimic the style of a feeding deer. When still hunting the hunter should try to stay in shadows and wooded areas. Terrain such as grasslands are not areas where this technique would be beneficial.
Scouting is a technique that is used in the pre-hunting season. This technique consists of going out and gaining knowledge of your hunting area and the habits of the deer. This technique is not absolutely necessary, but the more you know about your area the more prepared you will be. When scouting an area, it is helpful to have a map of the overall area, even aerial maps can be useful, and a compass, or even GPS. While scouting with your map, it is useful to make notes to record the location of major game trails, bedding areas, rubs, or other indications of the presence of deer. Repeated trips to scout are recommended. These repeat trips can be used to pick out possible ground blind or treestand locations, or still hunting locations.
Picking a hunting technique is based on what you think would work best for you and your terrain. As you learn and master your chosen technique(s) you will become a better hunter. Just remember to always be safe and enjoy yourself while you’re out there.
Still have questions? TheBowBarn.com has the answers. At TheBowBarn you will not only find the compound bows, accessories and gear your looking for, but you will also find answers and awesome customer service, we're here for you give us a visit.
• Spot and Stalk
• Stand Hunting
• Ground Blinds
• Scouting
• Still Hunting
The spot and stalk technique is best used in areas that have open terrain, where you can view a large area either all at once or from various vantage points. It is important to note that optics are a commonly used item with this technique. Hunters usually begin to survey an area known to have deer at first light. Once a deer has been spotted, the hunters will watch to see where it beds down, and usually where there is one deer there are more. An advantage to the spot and stalk is that a hunter is viewing the terrain from a higher point, thus he is able to plan a route to get within shooting distance of his target. This technique requires patience and planning, hunters will have to move slowly and carefully as to avoid alerting any animals that may not have been accounted for beforehand.
Stand hunting, or elevated hunting, includes the use of tower blinds, tripods, and treestands. Elevated hunting gives the hunter a broader view of his surroundings, much like the spot and stalk. Another advantage to elevated hunting is that the hunters scent is often carried above the ground level air currents, making it harder for the deer to detect them. The tower blind is usually a permanent structure that is placed at a spot known to have deer. They also provide the hunter with a bit of comfort while waiting for their target to appear. Insulating materials and weatherproofing can be used during their construction, and comfortable chairs- even space heaters, can be added after. Tripods and treestands are portable, meaning the hunter can set up and take down whenever they need.
When hunting from a stand on the ground (the ground blind technique) it is best to find a comfortable spot, deer are very sensitive to movement so you’ll want a seat that will enable you to sit for a long time without moving too often. When setting up a ground stand, you can basically be out in the open as long as you have something behind you to break up your outline. Sitting at the base of a tree or a pile of rocks, would work fine. Many hunters choose to make up some sort of ground blind to hide in. This can be done with the natural vegetation available or by constructing a man made structure. Commercial ground blinds are available, they are portable and lightweight, and can usually be set up rather quickly. The styles available range from a single stake and camouflage wrap around system to fully enclosed structures, which are even available with scent-containing fabrics. These ground blind systems also help to protect the hunter from the environment, yet still be close to his target on the ground.
Still hunting is where the hunter moves through an area known to have deer, hoping to spot a target. When still hunting the hunter should always move directly or quartering into the wind, as to avoid alerting the deer with his scent. Another important tip to this technique is to move very slowly, steps should be deliberate and slow- taking no more than two to five at a time. After each series of steps the hunter should stop and survey his surroundings, after thorough inspection the hunter then moves on to another series of steps. The slow movement and long pauses are helpful because they mimic the style of a feeding deer. When still hunting the hunter should try to stay in shadows and wooded areas. Terrain such as grasslands are not areas where this technique would be beneficial.
Scouting is a technique that is used in the pre-hunting season. This technique consists of going out and gaining knowledge of your hunting area and the habits of the deer. This technique is not absolutely necessary, but the more you know about your area the more prepared you will be. When scouting an area, it is helpful to have a map of the overall area, even aerial maps can be useful, and a compass, or even GPS. While scouting with your map, it is useful to make notes to record the location of major game trails, bedding areas, rubs, or other indications of the presence of deer. Repeated trips to scout are recommended. These repeat trips can be used to pick out possible ground blind or treestand locations, or still hunting locations.
Picking a hunting technique is based on what you think would work best for you and your terrain. As you learn and master your chosen technique(s) you will become a better hunter. Just remember to always be safe and enjoy yourself while you’re out there.
Still have questions? TheBowBarn.com has the answers. At TheBowBarn you will not only find the compound bows, accessories and gear your looking for, but you will also find answers and awesome customer service, we're here for you give us a visit.
Arrows; So Many Choices
So, you have decided to take up the sport of archery. After choosing your bow, whether it be a modern (compound) or a traditional (recurve or longbow), you may be asking yourself what kind of arrow should I use? The type of arrow to use is mostly just personal choice. Yet, there are a few factors that should be considered when choosing your shooting arrow. These include the type of bow you are using, modern or traditional, and whether you use your bow for hunting or target shooting. There are four types of arrows that archery participants can choose from, these are:
Cedar or other wood
Aluminum
Carbon
Carbon/Aluminum hybrids
A cedar, or wood, arrow is usually chosen for its look and for nostalgia. Wood shafted arrows are reasonably durable, heavy, quiet - both when shot and when carried in a quiver, and are reasonably affordable. These types of arrows are fine to be used in a traditional bow, but compound bows really should not use a wood shafted arrow. The main disadvantages to this type of arrow is it is not as durable or straight as others, and that it can have a tendency to warp because of the outdoor elements.
The aluminum shafted arrow has been around since the 1970’s. This type of arrow is extremely straight, durable, lightweight, generally cost effective, and are unaffected by the weather. They have high speed and flatter trajectories than the wood shafted arrow. However, aluminum shafted arrows can be noisy when carried around, and have a tendency to break and bend.
Carbon shafted arrows are more recent to the archery market, only having been around since the early 1990’s. These arrows are strong and lightweight, as well as quiet and durable. They can be broken with enough force, but bending in this type of arrow is almost non-existent. Carbon arrows are on the more expensive side, but as more archers use them the cost is beginning to drop.
Carbon/aluminum hybrid arrows are simply an aluminum core with a carbon wrapping. They combine each of the advantages and disadvantages of both the carbon arrow and the aluminum arrow. These hybrid arrows are reasonably durable, lightweight, and extremely straight. However, due to their aluminum core, bending and breaking is still common. They are also the most expensive commonly used arrows, but are the fastest, and have the flattest trajectories, of all the options.
Now, choosing an archery arrow is always your personal choice; but spending some time comparing prices and durability will always benefit you in the long run. And remember if you are shooting with a traditional bow, you may use any arrow; but with modern bows it is best to stick with aluminum, carbon, or hybrid arrows.
Still have questions? TheBowBarn.com has the answers. We carry all the arrows mentioned above, our arrows are made to each individual order so you are sure to get exactly what you need and want we encourage you to call us with your order or questions until we get more information on the site.
Cedar or other wood
Aluminum
Carbon
Carbon/Aluminum hybrids
A cedar, or wood, arrow is usually chosen for its look and for nostalgia. Wood shafted arrows are reasonably durable, heavy, quiet - both when shot and when carried in a quiver, and are reasonably affordable. These types of arrows are fine to be used in a traditional bow, but compound bows really should not use a wood shafted arrow. The main disadvantages to this type of arrow is it is not as durable or straight as others, and that it can have a tendency to warp because of the outdoor elements.
The aluminum shafted arrow has been around since the 1970’s. This type of arrow is extremely straight, durable, lightweight, generally cost effective, and are unaffected by the weather. They have high speed and flatter trajectories than the wood shafted arrow. However, aluminum shafted arrows can be noisy when carried around, and have a tendency to break and bend.
Carbon shafted arrows are more recent to the archery market, only having been around since the early 1990’s. These arrows are strong and lightweight, as well as quiet and durable. They can be broken with enough force, but bending in this type of arrow is almost non-existent. Carbon arrows are on the more expensive side, but as more archers use them the cost is beginning to drop.
Carbon/aluminum hybrid arrows are simply an aluminum core with a carbon wrapping. They combine each of the advantages and disadvantages of both the carbon arrow and the aluminum arrow. These hybrid arrows are reasonably durable, lightweight, and extremely straight. However, due to their aluminum core, bending and breaking is still common. They are also the most expensive commonly used arrows, but are the fastest, and have the flattest trajectories, of all the options.
Now, choosing an archery arrow is always your personal choice; but spending some time comparing prices and durability will always benefit you in the long run. And remember if you are shooting with a traditional bow, you may use any arrow; but with modern bows it is best to stick with aluminum, carbon, or hybrid arrows.
Still have questions? TheBowBarn.com has the answers. We carry all the arrows mentioned above, our arrows are made to each individual order so you are sure to get exactly what you need and want we encourage you to call us with your order or questions until we get more information on the site.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Youth Hunting; How To Get Them Started
Training Your Youth in Bow Hunting
For many centuries bow hunting has been a great form of bonding between father and son. But, in order to keep your youth safe you should properly train them in the art of bow hunting. There are many different options for youth archery training:
After school archery programs
An adult skilled at archery
Archery clubs
Professional archery trainers
Scout programs
There is not a specific age at which to begin training your youth to bow hunt. You, the parent, will know when your child is ready to accept the responsibility and discipline. If your child shows interest in learning to bow hunt, then you can begin to seek options for their training or oversee their training yourself. But always remember that youth should be supervised at all times.
When choosing a bow for your youth you will need to determine their “draw weight” and “draw length”. In general, a child of 70-100 pounds will be comfortable with a “draw weight” of 15 - 25 pounds, children 100 - 130 pounds may be comfortable with 25 - 35 pounds, and an athletic older child may be capable of pulling 35- 45 pounds. Very small children, 55 - 70 pounds, might be comfortable with 10 - 15 pounds of pull. These are not exact weights for your youth, they are just estimates. You will need to try several different bows in order to find the “draw weight” that best fits your individual youth.
When calculating the “draw length” of your youth, you should follow this simple process. Take a yard stick and place it directly in the center of the chest bone. The youth should then reach out on it equally with the fingertips of BOTH hands. The inches mark where the fingertips touch will be their ultimate potential “draw length”. It is important to remember that both the “draw weight” and the “draw length” will change as your child grows; and you will need to change bows accordingly.
You will also need to take into consideration your youth’s eye dominance. This will tell you whether your youth is a right-handed shooter, or a left-handed shooter. To determine eye dominance, have your youth hold their hands out at arms length with both eyes open, and look through the hole formed in the hands at a distant object. Keeping the object in sight, have your youth slowly move their hands towards their face until the hands touch their face. The hole formed by their hands should be over one of their eyes, this is their dominant eye and will control their aiming. If it is the right eye, they are right-handed shooter, and vice versa for the left.
Now, the question you may be asking yourself is what do I need in order to begin training my youth for bow hunting? The basic necessities you will need are a bow, arrows, and a target. Other products you may want to invest in, as safety precautions, are a quiver to hold the arrows, an armguard to protect against string slap to the arm, and hand or finger protection to cushion against the bow string. Another safety precaution, if your youth is on the younger side, is to try suction cup arrows instead of the standard metal tip. This gives your youth the chance to really become comfortable with aiming, and shooting, their bow, before moving on to a sharper arrow.
Bow hunting for youth can be a great experience, and a lot of fun for all involved. Just remember to always make sure your youth has been properly trained, and their bow is fitted to them, before taking them on their first hunt. If you follow the guidelines above, you and your youth should have many great experiences with bow hunting together.
By the way do you want more information on youth hunting? visit our site at TheBowBarn.com, we have the information your looking for and we carry all the compound bows, accessories and gear you'll need for your youth.
For many centuries bow hunting has been a great form of bonding between father and son. But, in order to keep your youth safe you should properly train them in the art of bow hunting. There are many different options for youth archery training:
After school archery programs
An adult skilled at archery
Archery clubs
Professional archery trainers
Scout programs
There is not a specific age at which to begin training your youth to bow hunt. You, the parent, will know when your child is ready to accept the responsibility and discipline. If your child shows interest in learning to bow hunt, then you can begin to seek options for their training or oversee their training yourself. But always remember that youth should be supervised at all times.
When choosing a bow for your youth you will need to determine their “draw weight” and “draw length”. In general, a child of 70-100 pounds will be comfortable with a “draw weight” of 15 - 25 pounds, children 100 - 130 pounds may be comfortable with 25 - 35 pounds, and an athletic older child may be capable of pulling 35- 45 pounds. Very small children, 55 - 70 pounds, might be comfortable with 10 - 15 pounds of pull. These are not exact weights for your youth, they are just estimates. You will need to try several different bows in order to find the “draw weight” that best fits your individual youth.
When calculating the “draw length” of your youth, you should follow this simple process. Take a yard stick and place it directly in the center of the chest bone. The youth should then reach out on it equally with the fingertips of BOTH hands. The inches mark where the fingertips touch will be their ultimate potential “draw length”. It is important to remember that both the “draw weight” and the “draw length” will change as your child grows; and you will need to change bows accordingly.
You will also need to take into consideration your youth’s eye dominance. This will tell you whether your youth is a right-handed shooter, or a left-handed shooter. To determine eye dominance, have your youth hold their hands out at arms length with both eyes open, and look through the hole formed in the hands at a distant object. Keeping the object in sight, have your youth slowly move their hands towards their face until the hands touch their face. The hole formed by their hands should be over one of their eyes, this is their dominant eye and will control their aiming. If it is the right eye, they are right-handed shooter, and vice versa for the left.
Now, the question you may be asking yourself is what do I need in order to begin training my youth for bow hunting? The basic necessities you will need are a bow, arrows, and a target. Other products you may want to invest in, as safety precautions, are a quiver to hold the arrows, an armguard to protect against string slap to the arm, and hand or finger protection to cushion against the bow string. Another safety precaution, if your youth is on the younger side, is to try suction cup arrows instead of the standard metal tip. This gives your youth the chance to really become comfortable with aiming, and shooting, their bow, before moving on to a sharper arrow.
Bow hunting for youth can be a great experience, and a lot of fun for all involved. Just remember to always make sure your youth has been properly trained, and their bow is fitted to them, before taking them on their first hunt. If you follow the guidelines above, you and your youth should have many great experiences with bow hunting together.
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