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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTo make the process easier, you first need to do research about the animal you are going to be hunting. You should know about their speed, their hiding places, their food, their sensitivity to sound and smell, and their main source of attraction. With all this information, you will be to lure them close to you to get a proper shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
What Do You Need to Start Bow Hunting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For bow hunting, the first requirement is a bow. For a beginner, it is strongly recommended to use a compound bow rather than any traditional bow. With compound bows, the beginners will find it easy to learn the techniques in a relatively shorter period. Another advantage of a compound bow is that it requires less strength to hold the draw. The compound bows are characterized by peculiar cams or wheels on the lower and upper limbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maximum force that is required to draw a bow to the full extent is called draw weight. The cams enable a compound bow to be drawn fully with a fraction of draw weight only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fraction that is expressed as the percentage is known as the letoff. The let-off of most compound bows varies from fifty to eighty percent. In brief, while using a compound bow, you need to use full draw weight, but suddenly the draw weight will be reduced to the letoff fraction when it is fully drawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compound bows are coming for both right and left hands. If you are a right-hander, you should not buy a left-hander compound bow. Remember that a right-hander bow is drawn with the right hand and sighted with the right eyes. If you buy a left-hander compound bow, it cannot help you much. Experts suggest choosing the bow according to your dominant eye rather than your handedness. You can also use your both eyes while shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While choosing a bow, you should focus more on drawing weight. The minimum draw weight should be 45 lbs. The maximum draw weight is 50 to 70. The maximum bow weight is considered good for successful shooting. When buying a bow, you should get the one that can be drawn quickly and easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another thing is that you might find it easy to draw the bow while practicing, but when you go for shooting it can create complications while drawing or it might require more strength. In that case, you might adjust the draw weight. Some draw weight is adjustable. You only need some practice and expertise to know the resetting and adjustment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Gear Do You Need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In addition to a bow and arrows, you need some other equipment to make your bow hunting comfortable and successful that including spare bows, bow sights, release aid, and hunting gear. If you are a beginner, you need to have all the requirements to protect yourself and kill your target without affecting you much. You need to have all the following equipment with you while going hunting. You do not need to carry them all the time. You can keep them in your vehicle or camp and use them whenever required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need a compass, flashlight, rope, a plastic bag, a dressing kit, and a sharp knife for hunting. You need to buy camouflage gear depending on the time and season of the hunting. Without all this equipment, you should not go hunting. These devices are required to protect yourself from any unwanted situation and to successfully shoot your target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n