This document serves as a beginner's guide to bowhunting, providing essential information on getting started with the sport, including location scouting, aiming techniques, and equipment recommendations. It emphasizes the importance of preparing and practicing to enhance shooting accuracy and offers insights on choosing the right spots for hunting. Additionally, Outdoor Experience offers support for novices and experienced hunters alike through expert advice and quality gear.

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Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting

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• Are you considering bowhunting or are new to the sport?
• Bowhunting is an exciting challenge for hunters. Being unique from
many other sports, it really helps to know where to start.
• Our team at Outdoors Experience can help you get the basic
information and gear you need to make your early adventures a success.

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Bowhunting Quiz
Is This the Sport for You?
It’s All about Location
Scouting the Best Environments
Aiming and Shooting
Tips and Tricks for Success
Conclusion

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If any of the above is true for you, this may be a great sport
to explore!
Do You…
Enjoy being outdoors?
Crave an adrenaline rush?
Thrive on challenges?
Desire close proximity with your prey?
Value the experience more than the kill?
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• Are legal according to state law
• Every state can have different rules about bowhunting.
• Make sure you research where and when you can bowhunt as
well as the sex and species of game that can be targeted
before you get started!
When picking a location, find places that…

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• Allow bows but not firearms
• You may find older prey in these areas.
• Surprisingly, many wildlife management areas (WMAs) give
preference to bowhunting or offer protected seasons for
archery.
When picking a location, consider places that…
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• Are on a trail leading to a feeding area
• Deer, in particular, move towards their food
source in the evenings.
• Research and track your prey’s travel
patterns to find the best spot.
If setting up a stand, consider places that…

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• Are near a water source
• Scout out rivers and creeks that
could be attracting animals.
If setting up a stand, consider places that…

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Accuracy is critical!
• First, find the right bow. Buy your gear
from an expert source like Outdoors
Experience, who can help make sure it’s the
right fit for you.
• Practice makes perfect. Continue
shooting until you can ensure accuracy.

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When you’re ready, go for speed
• Find a fast bow. Only when you’re comfortable with
your aim, look for a faster bow that can help you boost
momentum and penetration.
• Seek advice. Talk with our experts at Outdoors
Experience about the best bows and arrows for speed.

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Find your balance
• Get as comfortable and steady as
possible. Achieving a solid foundation can be
tricky from a treestand or blind.
• Experiment with different stances. From a
treestand you can shoot either sitting or standing.
Practice both ways and find out what you are
most comfortable with.

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Getting Good Shot Placement
• Never try to take a big game
animal while it’s moving . If your
prey is moving. It will be difficult to
make a well placed shot.
• Slow the pace. Sometimes calling the
animal can cause it to stop or pause,
giving you a better opportunity to shoot.

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Aim to kill
• Focus. You should not aim at an entire animal, but
rather a key location on its body to ensure you kill
the animal (not leaving it wounded). Heart or Lung
shots are areas to focus on.
• Get specific. Each prey is different, so do your
research ahead of time to know where to focus.

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Don’t hesitate
• Overthinking is your worst
enemy. Some people will wait to
shoot, thinking they could mess up
the shot or get a better opportunity.
• Don’t wait! If your prey is close
and relaxed or pausing, take
advantage of the opportunity
immediately.

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• Bowhunting can be an exhilarating past time for people
who love nature, adventure, and challenges.
• Bowhunting is different from many other sports, so
educating yourself upfront can make the experience much
more enjoyable.
• Outdoors Experience is here to help beginners through
experts advance their skills through expert advice and
top-notch gear.

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