10 Tips For Beginning Bow Hunters
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Here are 10 tips I wish someone would have given me when I was beginning my bow hunting journey. Please subscribe, like, and share and thanks for helping us grow our following so we can bring you more outdoor adventure content! -Gregg
I’m planning on getting a bow to start my archery adventure. These are huge tips man thank you!!! Wish I would have when I was younger. But thank you! It helps a lot man
Glad to be of some assistance, my friend! Best of luck! -Gregg Flores
Dude I got my bow a few days ago and I’m so glad I watched this video, I’m so excited to go on my first hunt ever. Only sad part is I have nobody to go with and I have to do everything solo and I’m really nervous about making sure I’m fully prepared before I go, but your video got me that much closer, thanks bro
Glad I could help! Let me know how the hunt goes! I have a few other videos on first time hunting tips. Check them out. Maybe they can help as well!
Im going to try to buy me a bow to start my archery journey! I would love to do a archery hunt one day. I want start practicing, also first on the family that hunts so I would love to share this to my children. Thanks for the tips, helps a lot and encourage me to do archery 🏹!!!
Great freaking video, just got my first bow today, grandpa was a silver arrow bow hunter but passed away the summer he was supposed to teach me at 16, now 23 I’ve decided to learn it on my own with no clue how to get drawn or where to apply for a tag with no family or friends that bow hunt or hunt at all but this video made me confident to go out by myself and figure it out. Thank you sir
Victor, way to challenge yourself and face the challenge. It’s a process but you can do it!
I am starting my general hunting lifestyle with a Bear Method that I am buying from a friend. Cant wait to bag my first buck with it! Lived in the country for almost my whole life and never got into hunting. The older I get, the more the urge to hunt comes out. Thanks for the video @Where The River Runs!
Let me know how the hunt goes! Seriously! Thanks for watching! -Gregg
Hey I know it’s been a year but what happened if you don’t mind?
Planning my first archery hunt soon. Been practicing alot with my bow. Thanks for these videos. As a beginner archer, these help alot.
Glad I could help my friend! Thanks for watching! -Gregg Flores
my frist time with a bow kill, i was 16 on a 75lbs bow at about 100 yards. it was near perfect in the side, a bit low. I saw the buck drop, get up and run off into the tree line. My grandfather and i waited 30minutes before tracking it. We followed the trail for 6 hours, it was dark and starting to rain when we finnaly found it
Incredible story my friend! I’m glad you found it!!
It’s called bow hunting not rifle hunting don’t be taking shots 30 yards +
sound like bs
Cannot say thank you enough brother! I’m about to get a bow and start chasing elk. Great info that has already made me more successful. Number 7: train how you fight! So humble and straightforward about things I need to consider and remember. Again, thank you sincerely! Subscribed.
Thanks for the encouragement and kind words! Glad I could help even a little! Thanks for the sub! -Gregg Flores
505 brother!!! I miss it very much I live in Pennsylvania now and have hunted elk with archery in Tierra Amarilla many times but your video still gave me some valuable information. Thanks for the great information and keep up the good work
Thanks for the kind words brother! Good luck on your next elk hunt! -Gregg Flores
I really really appreciate this man
Thanks for watching Vince! Glad I could help! A like, share, and subscribe goes a long way to helping me grow this channel! -Gregg Flores
Thank you!!! My son won a bow in a youth hunt and this helped us so much. Great tips
Jonathan, thanks for the kind words! Let me know how the goes! -Gregg Flores
Drew both elk and deer this year. Pretty excited
Right on!! Congrats!! Let us know how you do! -Gregg
This is awesome. You're clear and respectful and positive. Thank you for taking the time to explain these things. I'm hoping for a turkey tag this fall. It'll be my first hunt! 💪🏹🐺
Thank you for watching and for the kind words! Let me know how the Turkey hunt goes! What state will you be hunting? -Gregg Flores
Helps it came from someone who not to long ago experienced at the time this video was shot.
Man ive been bowfishing for close to a year now was wanting to start getting into hunting and this video helped so much thank you for the information man
Thanks for watching, Austin! Glad to help a little bit. Let me know how your first hunt goes! -Gregg Flores
I like your approach, it reminds me of the way I approach rifle shooting.
Thank you for watching!!
Great video man! I’m a brand new bow hunter and these tips help a lot. Definitely said some things I would not have known otherwise. Thanks! You got my subscription.
Glad I could help, Daniel! And thanks for subscribing! -Gregg Flores
Hey brother, I got my first bow recently. Going on my first hunt this weekend. Thanks for the videos, I'm going to do a bunch of studying before I go.
@@bakedpotato7254 awesome!! Have a great time. Let me know how it goes!!
Thanks for the great advice! Really excited for my first archery hunt this season.
Alec McKanna thanks for watching Alec! Let me know how your hunt goes!
All great information! Thanks for taking the time to post this! 👍
@@jaydeemcphail thank you for watching!! -Gregg Flores
Great stuff. Agree with every point, especially the enjoy your first harvest. My first harvest was a spike elk. Not a trophy, but I will always have fond memories of that hunt.
Thank you for watching, Rich. And for the kind comments. Much appreciated!
thank you for posting this video, cuts straight to the facts, lowers the learning curve a bunch, good luck in 2021
Thanks for watching my friend! And for the kind words! -Gregg Flores
Thank you so much for this video! I pick up my first bow next week ( Hoyt Torrex XT) and this answered a ton of questions.
I’m glad to help, Darren! Thanks for watching!
Extremely happy I watched this video.. buying a bow soon and I feel much more prepared after watching this
Hey man! Noticed you haven’t posted in awhile, hoping you are still around, and down for more content. Awesome video. Helped a bunch. Hope all is well, thanks!
@@bombzdeep4475 hello my friend! Still around for sure. Since this video, I’ve actually posted 50 other videos. Fishing and hunted related with a few short films in the mix. Have you seen any of those videos yet? Thanks for your interest and for reaching out! -Gregg
From ABQ, just getting started in now hunting, helpful video, appreciate the advice.
Glad to help out a little, my friend! Good luck out there! -Gregg
i am going to Africa for my first bow hunt. I am very nervous but this vid really helped. keep it up man and Thank You
Good luck, Chris! Thanks for watching! Hope you subscribed! -Gregg
All excellent points!! I haven't even chosen a jacket yet but now I'll know what to think about when buying one. Liked and subscribed 🤘🤘
Thank you Rob! -Gregg Flores
My first harvest with a bow 2022 was a 5 point buck! He’s very tasty!
Great advice at the start. Luckily I researched enough to know a little bit before buying a bow. I went to a big box store, and it felt wrong. So I went to my closest archery shop, and although I did get my bow tuned up and stuff situated better, I still didn't enjoy the experience. Just keep going places until someone cares about it like you do. I just wish I had bought my first bow from the shop that I enjoy, but my Realm SR6 isn't getting replaced anytime soon so they will just have to take my arrow money and live with me.
Thanks for watching friend and great advice! -Gregg Flores
Just like to add that I bought a v3 31 lol. So much for an sr6 not going anywhere...
Great video!! Glad I got to see this.
Glad this helped some, John. Thanks for watching! -Gregg Flores
Great video! You seem like a cool dude that I wouldn't mind hunting with!
Thank you for watching and for the kinds words, my friend! Glad I don’t come across as a complete jerk. 😬
My 21 year old son drew the Same unit we will be backpacking in there. Hope to meet you guys out there.
JOE CARLOS we’ll keep an out for you, Joe! Good luck out there. Let me know how it goes! -Gregg
I’m gonna be hunting with a recurve this month. Never killed a deer before I want my first one to be a challenge or unique.
Step 1: Find a bow with an adjustable weight below 50lbs
Start with a recurve under 40lbs
I support this, more or less. I've been shooting with a bow since I was a kid, and I took four years off while I was living in Colorado. I'd sold my bow before I left to a friend, so I picked up a Bear Species XT, with the bottom end of that bow being 55 lbs. I'm fairly fit, but the muscle groups you use when drawing a bow are very rarely used for anything else in the way you use them when drawing, and despite being consistent with rock climbing (5.11c and V6/7 boulders, not great but I'm not a slouch) those muscles were COOKED after one afternoon if shooting the new bow in. Absolutely would have gone for the 45lb bow, but I was shooting 65 when I left so I wanted something I could grow into, and I guess I should have been careful of what I wished for. If I didn't have a deep love for archery, if that was my first bow, I would have been wildly disheartened. It was purely my experience of knowing what I used to be able to do that made me keep with it and get back into proper form. I bought my fiance1e a 25-45 lb bear, and it's working out excellently. She's used a bow in the past, but this is her first bow with all the bells and whistles and it's been sick watching her get into it
Great video, have been on several hunts, but working hard to take it to the next level. I will never forget waiting for my elk to die after taking a shot and watching it disappear... Every possible scenario went through my mind... did I miss...?, did I hit anything...? did I shoot a horse...?, it was there waiting for me.
Thank you very much, good stuff right there!
Thank you very much, Mark, for the kind words and for watching. Much appreciated. -Gregg Flores
Great video. Getting into bow hunting soon videos like this are helpful
Glad I could help! Let me know how it goes! -Gregg Flores
God bless brother. Thank you for the great info 👍
Thanks for watching my friend! And for the blessings. I’m glad I helped a bit! -Gregg Flores
Thanks for making this video, helped me a lot
My pleasure, J! Thanks for watching! -Gregg
Really appreciate this, love your channel, you deserve more subscribers then you are given, it’s my first time archery hunting and I’m really excited, keep up the content
Fin And Arrow thanks for the kind words my friend! I think the channel’s just building momentum now. Subscribes and shares sure do help! Good luck in your archery hunt! -Gregg
Thanks you so much! I’m going to film my hunt this year so....subscribe? Keep up the good work
What kind of bows do you recommend for white tail deer... I have a vortex and I need to upgrade to go hunt elk
Fin And Arrow what I recommend is that you go shoot several different bows. Go to the shop and really shoot them. See what feels best for you. It seems everyone is different. I personally shoot a bowtech Realm SR6 but that’s just my preference. Let me know what you go with!
I just started bow hunting and today I missed my first deer ever it was just a doe but I will start practicing more
We’ve all been there my friend. Keep at it. You’ll get em!
I killed my first buck with a bow on my first hunt but I hit him a little back but I clipped lung
@@carterharrell5907 nice job Carter!
I subscribed one minute in lol great video man thank you 🙏🏽
I appreciate the sub! Means a lot! Let me know how your hunts go this Fall and if you have any ideas/requests for future videos! -Gregg Flores
@@WhereTheRiverRuns do you have videos on different arrows and broad heads.
@@nathanielromero9823 not yet! Great idea!
Thank you bro I'm from Roswell first hunt with a bow
Good luck Ray! Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching! -Gregg Flores
@@WhereTheRiverRuns thanks bro
The reason I’m nervous to get into bow hunting is if I get a bad shot I don’t want the deer to have to live with a wound like that. Modern gun I’ve been lucky enough to not have to shoot twice (knock on wood) but there’s something in my head keeping me from wanting to commit to bow hunting because of that
A totally understandable thought my friend. Shot placement is key and perhaps even more important in bow hunting than rifle hunting. You hit a shoulder with a rifle, you likely killed your target. You hit a shoulder with an arrow, it may not penetrate. Practice is crucial in all of hunting. I try and shoot daily at least 4 months leading up to my bow hunt. Daily. 10-20 shots at different ranges. Having confidence in your shot is so important. Still, I know lots of really fantastic hunters who would rather not bow hunt for this very reason and you know what? That’s perfectly fine! Thanks for watching and for being a conscientious hunter, my friend! Good for you! -Gregg Flores
Nice first bow buck!
Thank you!
Thank you for great video
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video, man.
My pleasure, my friend! Thanks for watching! -Gregg
i would absolutely love to bow hunt. Never had the opportunity or know how to get it done.
Big Dave, at this point what would you say stops you? Anything specific?
opportunity, time and experience
@@WhereTheRiverRuns I've honestly never been hunting. ive always wanted to. but I've never knew anyone with enough land or never had enough cash to fork out 4grand a year for a lease. I could give it a shot on public hunting land but I don't want to kill an animal and just "give it a go" on cleaning an animal and screwing up the process and it all be a waste including the sacrifice of life if I couldn't get as much meat as I could.
@@WhereTheRiverRuns but bow hunting is a real challenge from what I've seen. its more than just meat on the table it's being in tune with everything around you and getting close enough to smell your target. what a thrill.
@@bigdave3241 I understand. The challenges are definitely real and I appreciate them. Maybe you can start with coyotes? Rabbits? Birds? Any of those opportunities exist in your home state? Or are you located where private land rules and public land is non existent?
Thank you from New Zealand
Chris Hansen Thabk you for watching, Chris. It is much appreciated! I envy your opportunity to hunt the red stag!
I drew 2 12 points out a missippi whitetail bye the way and the bow I shot them with was a saber
Nice work Amber!
This is awsome! I enjoyed this please go over all the components please
Manny, will do my friend! Glad you got something out of this! -Gregg
@@WhereTheRiverRuns yes I went ahead and bought a crossbow this year because I was just overwhelmed with the information on a compound bow. Thought I was the only one. Thankfully i found this video.
@@mannyochoa3041 glad I could help, Manny! Right on!
A good tip is to use range flags. Figure out your range ahead of time, plant the flags, climb up your stand. Then all you have to do is wait
Great video. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks Paul! I appreciate the kind words and the sub! -Gregg Flores
Great video! Good job.
Thank you, my friend!!! -Gregg Flores
Great video mate
Thank you, Scott! I appreciate the kind words. -Gregg Flores
Rlly rlly good advice
Thanks for the kind words!
In some places it is illegal to hunt with anything other than a fixed broadhead check first
Great tip, Jacob! Thanks for the heads up! -Gregg
Great job, thank you.
Thank you for watching my friend! Hope it helped and I hope you subscribed. See you next time! -Gregg
@@WhereTheRiverRuns Definitely helps. I''ll be heading out for my first CO elk next fall. I'm excited. Best time of year to be outside in CO mountains. And it's the rut! Thanks again.
@@DanielDunn be sure to let me know how you do!!
What do you mean by “drawing” a hunt? Trying to learn before I move out to the mountains and start hunting
Bnate8 to really understand how a “draw hunt” works, I would highly recommend you watch our video here:
th-cam.com/video/Wpyzr6QWH98/w-d-xo.html
This is an overview of a specific state but still explains how a draw system works. Let me know if any more questions! -Gregg
You basically apply for a hunt and they choose out a few out of many people to go
G'day mate,
I'm a subscriber and thanks for the video. Could you tell me what model Bow you have, the quiver you've got and that stabilser set up you have on your bow? I know this is an old video but thanks for posting it, and cheers from Australia.
In this video, I was shooting the Bowtech Realm. The quiver was the Tightspot. The Stabilizer I can’t remember. And the name has rubbed off. I’ll see if I can find it online.
Thank u
Might seem like a dumb question Maybe it is but.... but when is the arrow , once it's launched ,at what point is it at it's fastest
Let's say the target is 50 yards out.... at what point is the arrow at top speed
My theory would be that top speed is achieved somewhere within the first 5 feet after release. This is why techs at the archery shop, when they measure arrow speed, they shoot arrows through the radarchron at a super close distance.
@@WhereTheRiverRuns i bet you're right.... that makes sense...
Respect!
Thanks Nicholas!
thank you!!!
My pleasure Adam. Thank you for watching my friend!
How long have you been hunting now? I’m Getting ready to start for the first time this upcoming season.
Hey Jacob! Not terribly long. Around 10-11 years. What state will you be applying for hunts in?!
Same here I'm going mid season here in texas next Wednesday 🙃 I'm terrified of messing up and making the animal suffer
What would you recommend the minimum poundage to shoot a whitetail I’m 13 and I pull 45 and I’ve heard lots of opinions some 30 some 40 and some 50 so what do you think
Great question. I believe 40 is actually the legal minimum in some states. Or that’s what lawmakers try to push. So at 45, you are good! Most states don’t have a “legal” draw weight but 40 does seem reasonable.
@@WhereTheRiverRuns thank you
Great video!! What bow shop do you like to go too???
Thank you, Jerry! I’ve used the archery Shoppe and hit or miss here in Abq. As well as cabelas and Sportsmans depending on what I need and who has it in stock. Thanks for watching the video! -Gregg
I just began bow hunting. What is some advice about what arrows and broadheads to use, and tips on just bow hunting?
Brady Wallace you just gave me an idea for our next video! Thanks! I’ll give you a shoutout in that video. Great suggestion! -Gregg
Good tips
Brady Wallace thanks Brady! Much appreciated. -Gregg
Good day Sir di you have a video that shows you how to maintain your bow I have a bear elite I'm a beginner want to shoot my first animal next year I'm from south Africa cant find a coach to learn from him please
I will work on this!!
Nice vid
Thank you, Kaia! I hope it helps.
what brand stabilizer set up is that model part numbers if you can
I bought a bow from a pawn shop so idk if it's good I gotta figure out how to sight it in
@@dustinhallett4160 Dustin, I can do a sighting in video soon! Will that help?
@@WhereTheRiverRuns yea it will thank you. Also are jenning buckmaster bows any good? That's what I got for 80 bucks
What sight are you running on the Realm? Trying to find a good adjustable sight.
Terry Calhoun hey, Terry. I’m using the Black Gold 5-pin adjustable. So the 5 pins are set for 20-30-40-50-60. Then once I hit 60, I have to dial in to the exact yardage I need. I really like this setup a lot. Don’t have to touch my sight unless I’m shooting passed 60. Thanks for asking, Terry!
Thanks! Yeah I'm wanting to challenge myself to shoot pass 60 and I've been struggling to find an adjustable sight
Terry Calhoun which one you looking at? The Black Gold is definitely a little pricey but I like it. It’s worked well.
So are there any big differences between bow and rifle hunting? (Besides the obvious ones)
You know what? That’s a fantastic idea for a video, friend. Thank you! I’m putting this down in the video agenda for 2021.
@@WhereTheRiverRuns I can’t wait for that video! I’m thinking of getting a bow.
@@Someone-ef9nn oh awesome! I’ll be working on the video soon!
What’s a good bow for a beginner that won’t break the bank?
You can find a complete setup at your local outdoors store for around $300. If you go traditional archery, even less.
@@WhereTheRiverRuns oh nice! Ill check out the full set ups. Is there any brand youd recommend?
@@chris123chris82 if I were you, I would ask them to let you shoot several different bows. Pick the one that feels most comfortable to you. The one you feel best with will increase the confidence in your setup. Don’t take no for an answer. If you’re going to spend money, make sure they let you shoot any and every bow you want.
What’s the name of the bow on the side?
It’s a Bear, Logan. Got the entire setup for like $300.
does walmart paper tune?
To my knowledge they do not.
My problem is the string hits my hand every time i draw a bow
Michael Brough You might try and bend your elbow a little more, Michael. Not a ton. Just enough to avoid contact with the string. Let me know if that helps. -Gregg
Try taking your front hand( the hand holding the bow) and turn it so your knuckles are at roughly a 45 degree angle, I used to hit my arm all the time but after changing my form i haven't hit my arm since.
What bow do you have
Im currently shooting the Bowtech Realm SR6.
45
I’ll be cryptic as well and say “3”. 😂😂
So I recently purchased an Elite Ember, shooting 400's for arrows. Is there any particular broadhead you'd recommend to get for my first hunt?
Jeffrey Spry hey, Jeff. Thanks for watching! I personally prefer fixed blade broadheads. For several reasons. No possibility of mechanical failure is one, but also, mechanical type broadheads are illegal in some states. Fixed broadheads are legal everywhere. I have found success with Montec myself but will admit I haven’t tried a bunch of others. Check to see if mechanicals are legal in your state. If they are, you might try one mechanical and one fixed. See which one you like. I wouldn’t recommend going cheap on your Broadhead. Hope that helps! Let me know what you do! -Gregg
Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine th-cam.com/users/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.
70 pound to start
How strong should a hunting bow at least be?
Some states have minimum requirements for poundage. Like 45 pounds say. But many don’t. Look into your state hunting laws to find out. Accuracy is super important. You can kill an elk with 45 pounds if you put your arrow in the right spot.
Thx
This is a lot like a guitar
Good day every one i live in south africa does any one here maybe have a hunting bow they want to donate becuse the poeple here charge u a arm and a leg for a hunting bow 😢
Normally you take the quiver off before you shoot
You do not. Not in a hunting situation. All your shots will be quiver on. Same as you practice. Competition is a little different. Unless you hunt without a quiver and carry your arrows apart from your bow, you will be shooting with your quiver on in a hunting situation. Always.
great content. thank you.
Thank you for watching my friend!