Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Any hunters around here?

I ask for two reasons. One, I'm going to try bowhunting for the first time this year and I'm just curious as to any tips people might have. I'm in Alabama so I want to find out where the best places to bowhunt are around here, any pitfalls to watch out for legally, and of course any restrictions on using traditional gear.


Second, I have about 10 sets of woodland cammoflage BDU/Cammie tops&bottoms that I want to sell cheaply. I can't find any places that I know of to sell them and I'm not going to just give them away though as I said I won't ask much for them.
I also have black boots to sell, I think one nearly new set of black gortex and one all leather 'cruit boots.

I used to hunt but haven't had time in years. You reckon those BDUs will fit me? I could use them playing paintball.

As far as your bowhunting... Georgia has a free magazine type thing with all rules, public hunting locations, etc. at every store that sells hunting/fishing stuff. Does Alabama do that? It'd be pretty usefull.

Tom,

I haven't ventured into the Bow hunting world. Yet. Perhaps because my wife, who is right, thinks another gear intensive hobby is out of the question.

As for hunting, deer I assume, the key will be practice. Most of my buddies bow hunt (I'm a fanatical bird hunter). They are always, always nocking up in someones backyard. Military training will help here - think swift, silent deadly!

Good luck Fred Bear!

Post pics of the BDU's. Or just tell me what sizes, condition, price, etc. I can see if I can get you a buyer or two or ten.

I've hunted with a bow, both compound and traditional. Contact the fish and game as well as a local archery pro shop, they are usually helpful. Let them know your military, it helped us out when we hunted out of state in AZ. Longbow or recurve, what arrows and broadheads are you using?

I have a friend that lives for deer season. He'll take a months worth of vacation just during bow season. It's all a matter of how deep you want to jump into it. One thing for sure you have to be really really patience and dead quiet for bow hunting. Also have to learn the land you'll be hunting.

Tom,

Anything specific you want to know about bowhunting? Practice is the best thing for you. I'd also see if you can find someplace to set up a stand or two. It's very tough to ground hunt deer with a bow due to the short range and the movement required to draw the bow. A blind or tree stand are about the only way to fly. If you can set a couple that you'll use for the entire season, I'd recommend practicing out of them while they're in place to get the feel for shooting from a particular stance. Also, shooting downward such as from a tree stand will slightly alter an arrow's trajectory as well.

About the best general practice you'll get is by attending some 3D archery tournaments. They're a lot of fun and I'd imagine you should be able to find one every weekend in your neck of the woods. Go to any local archery store and they should be able to hook you up with a list of clubs holding tournaments.

Let me know if you've got any specific questions. I hunted for a few years, but shot competitive archery for 10+ years.

Rick