Idiot Proof Archery: How to Shoot Like a Pro........
One of the best archery bow hunting books available for the hunter or competition shooter. Full of concepts and information to improve form and accuracy.
Shoot tighter groups and don't leave the woods wondering how you missed!
August 19th, 2009
Getting ready for archery bow hunting season can be a seemingly never ending task. There are so many thin gs you
think you should have and so many items you never think of until it is too late. With a few years under my belt and a little bit of gray hair later, I wanted to give you my recommended items for your Archery Bow hunting preparation and entrance into the field.
Practice Time Necessities
- new bow string for the season
- stabilizer
- range finder
- The BLOCK target stop
- 3D target of the game you intend to hunt
- bow string wax
- good set of allen fold-able pocket wrenches
- hip quiver
- masking tape (good for putting on the Block and shooting at a horizontal and vertical line) – helps dial in the bow
- non-twisting peep sight
- install a new release loop if using a release
- new finger tabs if you are old school – gotta break them in before the archery bow hunting season
- hunting head cover and or mask you are going to use in the field
- hunting gloves you are going to use in the field
- the practice version on the heads you will be shooting game with
- extra vanes/fletchings
- extra fletching glue
- fletching tools
- fletching jig
- arrow saw
- extra nocks
- nocking pliers
- extra inserts
- insert tool
- extra arrows
- bow level
- bow press – only if you have a clue of what it is
- scent removing detergent, dryer sheets, shampoo, deodorant and field spray
- scentlok bag or similar
- game cameras
- tree stand & safety harness
Game on Necessities
- bow and or gear holder when you are in the tree
- binoculars
- rubber boots
- scentlok or similar clothing
- extra finger tabs or release
- soft or hard travel case
- lumenocks or similar
- field spray for removing sweat and excitement scent of your body
- sharp hunting knife
- gut hook
- butt out tool
- hide pliers are great
- bio-hazard/surgical/rubber type gloves for dressing game
- rope and gambrel
- trash bags and large 5-15 gallon bucket
- digital camera
- grunt calls
- rattlin’ bag
- estrous scent or dominate buck scent
- flash light – the green light works really well for tracking blood sign
I hope this list has outlined just a few must have items for your practice and preparation for entering the woods this archery bow hunting season. If additional items come to mind please be sure to add them to the comments section. Happy Hunting!
