New2bow

Try to get the deer to run in the direction of your truck... Maybe you can cut down on the back and forth time,

Hey Grows, that wouldBe "A murder of Crows", lol. I've always loved that

Crappyice, true words! I think the shot would qualify as bad in the strictest sense, but you tell me. I'm hunting 35 acres of private land, and I'm the only hunter with permission on the land. No one could be moving on the other side of the hill ( unless they were ranger/sniper trained, without me hearing them, and without them pushing the deer hard towards me. If I shot high, it could have gone over the deer and into the thick woods between hill and water( maybe a thousand ft to the water) As a newbie, I welcome support and feedback (including critical opinions), I'm just looking to learn here. Thanks

Got my first deer (ever!) last night! Got to say, I got a lot of insight from this group, tips, tricks, and hang in there support. Thanks to everyone I met a local man from this list, and he became a mentor to me (came out last night to help me track, field dress, and process, my doe). Thanks to all for being willing to support new hunters as we try to find our way

That makes total sense to me! When shooting from the stand I draw like I'm shooting on the level, then bend at the waist (back straight) until I have a pin on the target. Never thought to do the reverse for uphill! Thanks

Well, operator error is totally possible But shooting a target I am consistent, and when I shot target from down hill, I ruined two arrows shooting them into a wooden sand box about 2ft below my target. I can heart/lung that shot all day on level ground/and from my stand at the same yardage! So, physics being constant (sort of anyway), maybe my eye is somehow fooling me? BTW, very much appreciating this thread. Thanks

I missed the same doe twice a couple Of days ago. She came in at under 20 yards, over the hill on my right. She really surprised me, because I didn't expect anything from that direction! She is about 6-8 ft above me and 15 yards out. I lined up the shot (thinking "this is it, my first deer!), and stuck it in a tree right underneath and behind. She jumped and while I'm glassing the arrow to see if I hit her (clean arrow), she comes back over the hill! Gives me a perfect broadside shot. This time I aim for a high lung shot, and I think I hit her. I find blood, but no arrow, then the blood trail ends! The rest is another story, but.. In any case, shooting up hill meant I had to adjust my shot high, not low, so this thread has me a little confused!

It was explained to me that with fixed broad heads the longer vanes are better. Use the shorter if your shooting mechanicals. Just what I was told.

And....Welcome!

Got it.

Come on man, don't you guys have family members you can argue this crap with? Does this belong on a hunting group? Cant you find a more appropriate venue?

At the end if the month I'm retrying for DMP. I need 3N. I will apply for a second tag in any area you want to trade for your 3N DMP tag, so PM me and let me know. Thanks

I saw 2 small doe scoot past me around 5:30 pm. They came through so quick I couldn't get set. I thought more would follow, but none came. Turns out my wife, kids, and dog where on the lake taking pictures, and must have pushed them toward me. Now I can't go out again till next week. Learning the patience part of hunting is some hard S¥%# man!

This is my second season bow hunting/any hunting (no luck in my first!). I learned a great deal last year, and I think I'm on them this year (unless on Monday they change everything lol). I will take any good shot I get , on the first doe or buck I see! Then I'll learn to field dress and butcher (maybe grind and sausage making). I can wait for "The Buck", and as a newbie, I'm not in a hurry to pass for the big one! Maybe this is my year

When I use foam blocks like that, I Greg a tuff to clean residue on my arrow shaft! I worry that may effect flight. But I also like free!

That's just brilliant!

thanks All, i found the "Permision to hunt", doc on the DEC site.

can someone give me a link to such a form? I can only find one from NRA that doesnt mention bow hunting. Thanks for the help.

ok, so how aerly do hunters usually go in, day of?

Can anyone recomend a good place in/near Putnam county?

Yes, practicing a lot on my property. Don't want to have to go back down for something dropped or forgotten! Thanks

Wow, that was a great thread! very helpful for a newbie like me Thanks guys!

Thanks Guys! Public land in 3N... maybe i should go in the night before and sleep at my tree! lol

id like to do that, just worried about theft. BTW, its public land

Ok Bow Hunters, this is my first post after intro. I am a first time hunter. I have my place picked out (3N), and i think its pretty good (assuming when i get there it isnt already taken?). My plan is to go out the night before, and lock my climber to the base of the tree i picked, then come out pre dawn and set up. Am I breaching any rules, or hunter ettiquet by doing this? Also, how would you handle someone arriving at your spot after you are there? I am open to any support, or guidance, and appreciate all the wisdom you guys share on this list Best Robert