Not Ready to Bow Hunt

[fasteddie]

I still havn't recovered from my medical problem and havn't gotten my strength back . It was all I could do to pull my 60# bow and shoot 2 arrows . I don't want to drop the poundage if I don't have to . Got out the Stretch Bands and will work out with them . Still not totally steady walking without a cane for balance  . I WILL be in the woods with my bow before gun season !

 

[nodeerhere]

Good luck to u! And I love the determination u have! I hope u get a shot! 

[phade]

Keep at it but I would really consider turning down the poundage. Lots of people pull lower weight and you sir shouldn't have any reservations about it unless its a personal challenge to overcome.

Do you have an xbow and will you use one?

[First-light]

Keep at it Eddie. I hope soon the sun shines on your face from your favorite deer stand. Please stay on the ground until you are 100%. 

[mowin]

I can no longer pull back 60 lbs.  My bow is set at 42#. I keep my shots at 25yrds or less.  Have no prob putting a deer down with that poundage. 

[BowmanMike]

Hey Eddie,i shoot only 55# and am a fairly strong 46 year old. I think the small cams on my bow are making it hard to pull,i shot 70# ones that fely no harder to pull back. I don't want to get caught in the cold not being able to draw back when i have to. 

I think you should turn the # down and work your way back up,but that's just my opinion. Good luck to you,i hope you can make it happen.

[fasteddie]

1 hour ago, phade said:

Keep at it but I would really consider turning down the poundage. Lots of people pull lower weight and you sir shouldn't have any reservations about it unless its a personal challenge to overcome.

Do you have an xbow and will you use one?

Yes , I have a cross bow and will use it when allowed November 3 .

[grampy]

Good to hear you're slowly getting better Eddie. And I really admire your grit and tenacity. Good for you!

I'm down to just over 50lbs on my old bow. Still got a pass through on the buck I killed last year. I don't think he would have noticed if I was pulling 60 lbs. 

Wishing you the very best of luck, when you get out there sir.

[Nomad]

“pulling “ for you Eddie .

My bow has been down to 50# for a few years, now having trouble with that , I’d think if you can shoot a couple at 60, 50 would be much easier . I’ d turn mine down lower if I could ......

New bow next year for me .

[G-Man]

keep at it. no need to shoot 60..i shoot 52.. works fine easy on the shoulders

[DirtTime]

You'll get there eddie! Of all the folks on this site, you deserve to kill whatever deer you choose when you do get out! Hoping it's a huge 14 point for what you have been through!