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in reply to: Bow & Arrow Specs for Big Game Hunting #167785

Hey Zach,

Like others have mentioned before, shoot the weight you’re most comfortable and accurate with, depending on the size of game you’re hunting. By that I mean, it takes less bow and arrow weight to drop a deer than a moose. I hunt elk in Idaho with 53# and a heavy arrow, about 750 gr. which includes a 300 gr. broadhead. But for mule deer I’ll use a 47# bow and a 565 gr. arrow with 175 gr. up front. At the range at which I’ll take a shot on those animals (20 yards or less) the trajectory drop and arrow speed just don’t matter.

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in reply to: For those who shoot more than one bow…. #162406

I currently have 5 different longbows, from 41#@28″ to 60#@28″. They all have different handles and lengths. That being said, I shoot some of them better than others and I think it has to do with handle design and overall quality of the bow.

I shoot them all but spend most of my time with the bows I hunt with, which, not surprisingly, are the ones I shoot the best.

Oddly enough, there’s one bow that I’m not quite as accurate with that I just love to shoot because it’s so smooth and absolutely quiet. I probably wouldn’t hunt with it but it sure is fun to shoot!

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in reply to: Fred Asbell #162405

G. Fred Asbell was one of the most influential people on my traditional bowhunting journey.

Prayers of peace and healing for his family and close friends.

Prayers of remembrance for the traditional bowhunting community.

Prayers of courage and light for Fred as he begins his journey in the great beyond.

Thanks for everything Mr. Asbell!

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