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Post by HighCotton on Dec 29, 2009 22:07:11 GMT -5
I decided to ground hunt with my recurve (a Greatree Deerslayer)today for the first time. A little past 9:30, I had 3 big mama does come within 30-40 yards before heading the other way. They never spoked-just veered down a different path. I was so stoked I thought I was about to faint. I haven't had a rush like that since I don't remember when. Since I'm new to this game, I'm only good out to 15 yards so far. I really never expected to see any deer. I just wanted to see how this recurve stalking would play out. I realized I've got a lot to learn! I also found out cameras, 8 degrees and ground hunts must be an art in and of itself. Here are a few questions to which I need some answers from you veteran Trad Bowhunters:
1. Do I need to take any special precautions with a recurve at single digit temps?
2. I'm shooting with a glove. How do you guys keep your glove hand warm? Do you put a regular glove over your shooting glove? pockets? hand mitt?
3. Do y'all practice with all that bulky clothing? It just seemed a bit strange so bulked up.
4. In a few spots, I noticed it would be difficult to release an arrow without the bow "smacking" some small limbs around me. Will that cause a problem with the bow getting knicked up?
I'll probably have more questions, but I'll be happy with a few answers for now.
This much for sure-that was one of the most exciting hunts. My hat is off to any primitive bowhunter!
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Post by oldhoyt on Dec 30, 2009 7:20:06 GMT -5
I've never had a problem with cold temps and the bow itself. Sitting in the cold for extended periods can make it hard to draw the bow, so I try to draw every now and then to keep loose. Bulky clothes may be a necessity for stand hunting, so you may also need an arm guard. I used to wear a glove with the three string fingers cut off at the first knuckle.
When stillhunting, try to stop in spots where you can get a shot off if possible. Sometimes you can't avoid stopping in the thick stuff. I've shot a few deer from the ground with compounds and traditional bows. It is quite a rush.
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Post by trapperdave on Dec 30, 2009 11:24:26 GMT -5
1. No 2. I wear a glove/mitt over my shooting glove. Time to shoot just flip the mitten part up to expose the fingers 3. YES 4. Yes. be aware of your limb tips and what they may hit. I do much of my hunting with a 52" or shorter recurve because of this. welcome to a new addiction  |
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Post by hoosiernavy29 on Dec 30, 2009 13:11:15 GMT -5
Cotton, nothing special needed takin the curve out in the single temps.
I shoot a glove and keep my hand in my pocket till I need to draw, I swear a mitten on my bow hand, I do practice because the glove is alittle bulky and its hard to gave a real good grip.
Heading out in a few hours for a good late season hunt,
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Post by den57 on Jan 1, 2010 11:29:34 GMT -5
I take a brown cotton jersey glove, and cut the ends of the 3 shooting fingers off the glove at about the second knuckle, and put that on over the shooting glove. Helps keep the thumb, little finger and the rest of my hand "fairly warm"..... ;D
Like TD, I shoot a shorter bow, a 56" Bighorn, and that helps with limb clearance on some of the shots.
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Post by hoosiernavy29 on Jan 1, 2010 13:23:10 GMT -5
I shoot everything from a 66inch long bow to a short 52inch Bear Mag out of every treestand, the only hunting option I can't do with my long bows currently until I get another blind is shoot them out of my current blind but both of my recurves can be shot out of there with ease, going to turkey this year for the first time this year out of a blind and hopefully whack one with the curve.
Biggest thing I have notice is make sure you look at the limbs below, not sure how long your bow is but it just seems I forget about one or 2, below me, lol
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Post by hillbilly81 on Jan 28, 2010 1:29:30 GMT -5
Dont let your limbs hit anything. Thats a lesson learned had a good buck at 15 yds longbow limb smacked my stand and a branch. What was a perfect double lung shot on a outstanding first trad buck turned into a heart break. Arrow sailed right over his back when he jumped the string.
Have fun with it I'm obsessed. Order my second striker at trad nationals last year.
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Post by HighCotton on Jan 28, 2010 10:39:35 GMT -5
Dont let your limbs hit anything. Thats a lesson learned had a good buck at 15 yds longbow limb smacked my stand and a branch. What was a perfect double lung shot on a outstanding first trad buck turned into a heart break. Arrow sailed right over his back when he jumped the string. Have fun with it I'm obsessed. Order my second striker at trad nationals last year. Sorry to hear about that bad luck, but I do appreciate the info/advice. That's exactly the kind of thing I'm trying to avoid. |
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