Better half is interested in bow hunting!

[Critter]

She anounced this to me on our way home from Carson City tonight. Totally floored me.:D She shot my sons bow the other night and I guess it must have struck a cord with her.
So my next step is to gather information on setups that she might want to try and save some money for a bow for her. I am really out of the loop in bow tech, my bow is the same one I had in high school almost 20 years ago. Needless to say any and all good info is welcome, especially from the lady shooters.
I know that she won't be ready this season but I want to get her started as soon as money and time allow.

[Ninja]

Awesome!!!

Look at the Browning Micro Midas 4.....we sell a lot of them to women just getting started.

[deputy]

Alpine micro......

[carbonflinger]

thats sweet!

[Frantz]

That is cool that she wants to hunt. I cannot offer much on setups, but I can offer another suggestion, join a league with her and have some fun or at the very least schedule an hour a week at a good indoor range.

[booker81]

The only word of advice I have is to understand that women shoot "different" then men - don't get after her if her form isn't the same as yours. If needed, join a league (good for both!)and see if a female archer will help her if she needs it.

My husband, back when we dated, thought he was going to tell me how to improve my form, because I didn't shoot "right". He quit after I purposely started shooting the fletchings off his arrows, and doing my best to beat the snot of out them. He shut up. I still shoot better than him.

She needs to try out bows for herself. A lot of people worry about the "twins" but depending on the bow, they shouldn't be close to being hit. I don't need a chest guard, because my bow doesn't even come close.

I shoot 55lbs, and I'd suggest she get a bow that has a good adjustable range from say 40-60 or 35-50 or something - something she can start low at and move up. Makes for pretty arms ;)

And if she's a "girly" type - let her get pink and purple fletching! :D

I shoot a PSE Nova, I just bought my second one used off of here. I loved my first one, and decided to buy the same thing when it was time to replace it. They run pretty low price, and a brand new complete setup is like $200-300 last I knew (I could be wrong). I hunted and did leagues with mine, and I love it. It's done me well, and I never have bothered looking for a different brand - I do very well practice, and I've had great luck hunting with it, I have no need to look elsewhere! ;)

Jen

[ckhanna]

Wow, mine kinda shocked me as well te other day. She wants to go out a see my stands and sit in them. I guess that's a start.

[Oct.1]

If she gets hooked you will have to take her hunting. She will even wake you up and say lets go. It’s a tough time ahead to have to take her hunting so often. I know my wife is that way. I love it.

[Undertow]

Tech wise I got nothin but if I were you I would take her out with you this season. Let her see what hunting is all about. She may like to shoot but she may not like sitting in a stand for hours with no deer activity. She may also not enjoy the actual killing of the animal and the after care of the animal. Just make sure she knows there is alot more to hunting then just shooting. If she doesnt mind the blood and the occasional boredom then get her a bow. If shes not so much into hunting she and you can still shoot together.
Undertow

[hunter_chick]

I purchased a Mathews Ignition this year for myself, the youth bows can be much cheaper than the adult bows, that was my observation anyway. I bought one that ranged from 40 - 50 lbs and with it cranked out I could get it to 38 lbs and after practicing, I think I can crank the limbs in some to just over 40lbs. I did have the draw length set too long from the shop that I bought it from and kept getting arm slap. I took it to MJC in Fraser/clinton twp and they swap out the cams on the youth bows for $20, for youth bows you don't have to purchase the cams at full price, for Mathews anyway. I did go around to a few shops and pulled different bows and liked the way the Mathews felt, my second choice was the browning micro adrenaline. I thought the micro midas felt cheap, but that is only my opinion. And I didn't like the site and rest that came with the browning combos and would have had to purchase all that seperate anyway. I hope this helps some and good luck to your wife. I did look at the Hoyt Selina but it was way too much for my pocket book as a beginner bow.

[Bunny]

I shoot a Browning Mico Burner... it's a youth bow. Take her to the shop that will allow her to shoot a few different bows and let her decide which is right for her. Find the one she is most comfortable with. Some places sell 2nd hand bows, great for starters! Glad to hear of another women hunter!:)

[fishinmachine2]

Thats cool!! My wife just bought her a bow about 2 weeks ago, said shes tired of watching me hunt and whats to give it a try herself. She bought one of the new Parker bows with the parallel limbs 40 to 50 lbs 26" draw whisker biscut rest and carbon arrows. This was a package deal except the arrows and release. I think she got everything for just over $500.00. Shes a pretty damn good shot too!! Look out Tiffany Lekoski...LOL!!!:lol:

Scott

[bigcountrysg]

Wow, mine kinda shocked me as well te other day. She wants to go out a see my stands and sit in them. I guess that's a start.


She is not interested in hunting she is interested on where to find you. Make sure she does not have a gps when you show her where your stands are.:lol::lol:

[Backwoods-Savage]

You'll be happy you started her on hunting. When my wife and I got married, she had never hunted. Naturally she wanted to go out with me and it wasn't long before she also started hunting. She started with a Bear Kodiac Magnum at 42 lbs and a Wing 30 lb for target shooting. Later she shot a Martin, then a Hoyt and finally a Dartin compound bow.

We had a lot of fun over the years, especially when our two sons also took up hunting. Sadly, now the boys are grown and have left the state and my wife's physical condition says she can't hunt. She thought she might be able to rifle hunt this year but I'm not so sure it can happen.

I'll always cherish those memories of hunting, especially with my wife. Now go and make some of your own great memories. Have some fun!

[Camo Boy]

take a look at the Diamond Edge

[Joe Archer]

"Better half is interested in bow hunting.."
Yeah, that about sums it up! My girl friend shoots with me and is kicking around the idea of hunting. For me it would be a dream come true to track her deer!
As far as bows. I think any of the youth models might be a fine choice. Browniong makes some excellent models, but also take a look at the new Darton designed for women and kids. These bows look awesome as well!
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[whitehalljoe]

Critter,
My girlfriend started last year on a Martin Jaguar(35-50lbs.) and loves it. We did a league last winter and now she has confidence and can't wait for hunting season. She is up to 45 lbs. and has great arrow flight and penetration.

[Critter]

Thanks for the info and support everyone! I think we've decided to take her to a good proshop and let her try things out til she finds what she wants. I think I may use this as an excuse to retire my old bow as well.:D I'm not sure where there is a good pro shop in the area anymore, I'll have to ask around. I like the idea of shooting winter leagues together as well. Lord knows I could use the practice.;)

[KalamazooKid]

..... go slow with her and don't push it. Teach the FUN aspects of hunting and shooting - it's not just killing a deer but about the friends we make, the time in the woods, the memories, etc.

My wife shoots a Hoyt Rintec with one pin at about 40 lbs - know the limits of the bow and set her up to succeed (different things for different folks). I feel like the luckiest guy in the world - my wife bow hunts, my kids are either already bow hunting or in the "learning" stage (my 12 yr old daughter).

Then, if all goes well, you can have a kodak moment like the one in my avatar! (it was my wife's first buck from 06 - and her 4th deer overall with a bow)

[Liv4Trappin]

My wife shoots a Mathews Mustang at 50lbs. They made this bow about 3 yrs. ago and recently came out with the ignition. Both are top notch bows for woman. One thing I can suggest is that you really need to get her into a bow that fits her properly. I work part time at a bow shop and I see so many guys bring in there wives and girlfriends to set them up for bowhunting. The biggest mistake they make is trying to get them into one of their "Old Bows" they had laying around the house. 99.9% of the time the bow is way outdated, too long axle-axle, too long of draw length, too much poundage, and just too plain heavy. If you really want her to like the shooting experience, then get her set up in an outfit that is tailored to her size and likeing.

Mike

[carbonflinger]

The only word of advice I have is to understand that women shoot "different" then men - don't get after her if her form isn't the same as yours. If needed, join a league (good for both!)and see if a female archer will help her if she needs it.

My husband, back when we dated, thought he was going to tell me how to improve my form, because I didn't shoot "right". He quit after I purposely started shooting the fletchings off his arrows, and doing my best to beat the snot of out them. He shut up. I still shoot better than him.

She needs to try out bows for herself. A lot of people worry about the "twins" but depending on the bow, they shouldn't be close to being hit. I don't need a chest guard, because my bow doesn't even come close.

I shoot 55lbs, and I'd suggest she get a bow that has a good adjustable range from say 40-60 or 35-50 or something - something she can start low at and move up. Makes for pretty arms ;)

And if she's a "girly" type - let her get pink and purple fletching! :D

I shoot a PSE Nova, I just bought my second one used off of here. I loved my first one, and decided to buy the same thing when it was time to replace it. They run pretty low price, and a brand new complete setup is like $200-300 last I knew (I could be wrong). I hunted and did leagues with mine, and I love it. It's done me well, and I never have bothered looking for a different brand - I do very well practice, and I've had great luck hunting with it, I have no need to look elsewhere! ;)

Jen
i also have no problems with the "twins".

take it slow, and let her pick out stuff for her, that way it will really feel like it is hers.

i shoot 50-60lb Darton. right now it's set at 53lb.