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silvrjeepr · May 25, 2013, 12:06 AM

Around the age of 20, a friend and I bow hunted exclusively even through gun season. I recently got into it again after a fifteen year break (friend died in a fire and I lost the urge to bow hunt... Long story). I've got to say the technology now days is AWESOME! My first shot with a modern parallel limb bow made me say WHOA!! Shooting a bow requires more practice than a bow to get proficient. Ammo costs are low though unless you lose arrows. Stick with a top name like Mathews or Hoyt starting out, and find a good shot to keep your bow tuned until you learn to do it yourself. I prefer carbon arrows as they're either straight or broken no in between. No worries about penetration. You be pulling your arrow out of the ground after going through the hog unless you shoot him head on or in the rear. In that case, you'll be skinning the animal to get your arrow back. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions. I'll be happy to help any way I can.

Sorry for being long winded.

May 25, 2013, 12:06 AM	#2
silvrjeepr Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Posts: 213	Question for bow hunters regarding boars Around the age of 20, a friend and I bow hunted exclusively even through gun season. I recently got into it again after a fifteen year break (friend died in a fire and I lost the urge to bow hunt... Long story). I've got to say the technology now days is AWESOME! My first shot with a modern parallel limb bow made me say WHOA!! Shooting a bow requires more practice than a bow to get proficient. Ammo costs are low though unless you lose arrows. Stick with a top name like Mathews or Hoyt starting out, and find a good shot to keep your bow tuned until you learn to do it yourself. I prefer carbon arrows as they're either straight or broken no in between. No worries about penetration. You be pulling your arrow out of the ground after going through the hog unless you shoot him head on or in the rear. In that case, you'll be skinning the animal to get your arrow back. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions. I'll be happy to help any way I can. Sorry for being long winded.