Bow Hunting Deer

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By Jeremy Dawson

Bow hunters start hunting with bows when the gun hunting season comes to a close. Deer hunting with a bow, even though popular is a bit more challenging than hunting with a rifle. In this article you will learn a few tips that will help you fine tune your deer bow hunting tactics.

Bow hunting is a bit more challenging than hunting with a rifle. There are several things that a bow hunter must know, things that are not that specific with hunting in general but with the intricacies of hunting with a bow. When using a rifle you don't really have to come near a deer but when hunting with a bow the hunter must find ways to get much closer to the prey in this case the deer.

There aren't that many places to hide, because most if not all leaves are gone by this time and the hunter needs to be cautious and experienced. Many hunters try hiding on trees to be able to avoid being detected by their pray. The most popular pray is deer, and deer hunting with a bow is an excellent and rewarding pass time.

Even though the leafs fall in the fall and winter, if you want to look for a hiding place do what experienced bow hunters do. Hide in areas forested with pine trees. Because pine trees don't have leafs you will be able to hide well all year round.

Hunting in such areas takes away the deer's advantage, the advantage it would normally have due to the bows limited range. It is best advised to find a heavy trail leading into a forested area, an area with pine, climb a tree that oversees the vicinity.

In most cases you will get one or two chances to fire your bow from your hiding spot. It might take a few minutes or even many hours before you even see any deer. It is essential that you are well prepared and have your compound bow in pristine condition because you don't want to ruin your chances of striking a kill.

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