Archery For The Beginner
Written by Mike on August 31, 2008 – 9:18 am -Before starting archery you should decide on the type of archery you wish to do, target shooting or bowhunting. Make sure you have somewhere safe to shoot, that the archery equipment is adequate for it’s intended purpose and you have a qualified instructor with you. With proper instruction you will learn very quickly how to shoot a bow and arrow. Becoming proficient at it will take longer depending upon your attitude and determination. There are numerous clubs and archery associations dotted throughout the United States where you can find out more information. A local archery shop will advise on clubs that are in your area, many will have an internet website where you can find out further information. Through these clubs you will be... more
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What Is A Compound Bow?
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 1:52 pm -A compound bow is a modern bow that utilizes a levering system, with cables and pulleys, to bend the limbs. It is usually the preferred bow for hunting. The compound bow uses very stiff limbs that can operate with greater energy efficiency than those with less stiff limbs. This limb stiffness makes the compound bow extremely energy efficient, but as the limbs are too stiff to be drawn comfortably with a string attached directly to them the compound bow has the string attached to pulleys, that have one or more cables attached to the opposite limb. When the string is drawn back, the string causes the pulleys to turn causing the pulleys to pull the cables, which in turn causes the limbs to bend and so store energy. The use of this levering system... more
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The Micro Midas 3
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 9:53 am -The Micro Midas 3 compound bow by Browning has all the features of an adult bow and is designed to grow with your child. It is suitable for all intermediate size shooters including draw lengths of up to 28”. It has as 10 inch adjustable cam (18-28”) and is fully adjustable without a bow press. An aluminum black riser, mossy oak breakup camo limbs and a molded black foam two-piece grip with a small throat grip for smaller hands. Bows are available in 20-30lb or 30-40lb and it comes right hand or left handed. Features: IBO Speed Range: 270-278 f.p.s. LET-OFF: 70% Effective 65% Actual BRACE HEIGHT: 6-1/2” AXLE-TO-AXLE: 32” WEIGHT: 2.6 lbs. *SET AT 28″ DRAW LENGTH, 40# PEAK WEIGHT, SHOOTING A 200-GRAIN ARROW. Draw Weight: 40lbs Draw... more
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Bowhunters, Avoid Becoming The Hunted
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 9:09 am -With Montana’s upland game bird and bow hunting seasons underway beginning Sept. 6, it is a good time to review the basics of hunting safely in bear country. Grizzly bears can be found throughout western Montana, and in recent years grizzly bears are venturing out to explore and inhabit historic ranges. Every bird and bow hunters need to be aware that the act of hunting increase the risk of encountering grizzly bears. Hunters who carefully and quietly walking through brush and willows, try elk bugling or use game calls, and cover themselves with “natural” and “no-scent” products may attract bears. Or startle them. Consider a bowhunter wearing “no-scent” and walking stealthily through the forest camouflaged... more
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Permission Is Required For All Hunting On Private Land
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 8:04 am -Don’t wait until it is too late. Hunters who haven’t already asked permission from private landowners to hunt need to do so as soon as possible. Montana law requires hunters to obtain permission for all hunting on private land. Whether pursuing upland game birds, coyotes, gopher or any other wildlife, hunters must have permission from the landowner before hunting on private property. Landowners may grant permission in a face-to-face contact or over the phone, in writing or by posting signs that explain the type of hunting allowed and under what conditions. Read More →
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Regulation Changes In Store For Many Big Game Archers
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 7:49 am -Montana elk and antelope archery hunters need to keep a sharp eye out for several regulation changes for the 2008 hunting seasons that require many archers to have permits in hunting districts that may not have required them in the past. The changes call for elk archery hunters in the Missouri River Breaks and 23 other elk-hunting districts in central and eastern Montana to have applied a permit in June. In addition, antelope archery hunters in multi-region “900 series” areas were similarly required to have applied in June for a license via Montana’s annual special drawings. The move to change several elk- and antelope-archery regulations came in response to concerns about hunter crowding, opportunity inequities between archers... more
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Incredible Archery
Written by Mike on August 17, 2008 – 11:11 am -I am not sure whether shooting a bow like this is going to catch on but it sure is something special and it looks as though the audience and panel thoroughly enjoyed it….. Read More →
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