String wanted for compound bow
Written by Animal on September 28, 2008 – 10:48 am -I short while ago I purchased a Hoyt pro vantage compound bow and it came with a tattered string. I have been looking everywhere locally to purchase a new string with no luck. I plan on using it for this coming hunting season so any help would be appreciated. Read More →
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How Do Improve My Archery Skills?
Written by grasshopper on September 27, 2008 – 10:00 am -I’m quite new to the whole archery scene. I bought a beginners recurve bow and now I want improve my archery skills. I would also like to add sights, shock absorbers and so on. Anyone willing to explain what they do exactly, and how they are connected to a recurve bow. I have been doing a little reading up but it still leaves me a little confused. I want to know about any accessory and add on like sights, stablizers, shock absorbers, arrow rest that could improve my archery. Read More →
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Recurve Bow Terminology
Written by Mike on September 25, 2008 – 7:52 am -As you become more familiar with the modern recurve bow you will want to know the popular terminology associated with it. Starting with:- Arrow rest : This is Where the arrow rests during draw. These can be simple fixed rests or may be spring-loaded or magnetic flip rests. Back (of bow) : The face of the bow on the opposite side to the string Belly (of bow) : The face of the bow on the same side as the string Bow sight : An aiming aid attached to the riser Sling : A strap attached to the bow handle, wrist or fingers to stop the bow falling from the hand Brace height : The distance between the deepest part of the grip and the string Grip : The part of the bow held by the bow hand Limbs : The upper and lower working parts of the bow,... more
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Sports Recreation: Relieve Stress and Have Fun
Written by Mike on September 23, 2008 – 8:17 am -The world we live in is growing increasingly fast-paced, stressful, and filled with responsibility. Because of this, everyone needs some time to relax and have some recreation. Our modern way of life also tends to be sedentary, and the meals we eat are often not very healthy. Exercise is a very important component in renewing us. For these reasons, sports recreation activities are some of the best recreation we can choose. There are many options for hobbies to provide sports recreation. You may even want to learn some new recreational sports skills. Courses to learn new sports recreation skills can be found online and in larger cities. You can learn and participate in team sports through the local Y and other organizations. Team... more
Tags: Archery, bowfishing, Bowhunting, target shooting
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Tips for Archery Fishing
Written by Mike on September 13, 2008 – 9:38 am -Tips for Archery Fishing Also known as Bow fishing, this is a sport wherein a fisherman uses archery equipment to fish. A regular hunting bow can be used for fishing by simply attaching a reel to the front of the bow grip, although a compound bow is favored by many. Archery fishing is especially favored by regular hunters when regular game like deer are off season. This way they can continuously hone their skills for whatever season it may be. Before engaging in bowfishing, one must first take into consideration the following: 1. A fisherman must be duly licensed. Some states require that an individual have a state license to fish. 2. Equipment. Most states have a predetermined set of approved equipment for archery fishing. 3. Archery... more
Tags: archery fishing, bowfishing, Bowhunting, Hunting
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Compound Bow 80 Yards
Written by Mike on September 7, 2008 – 8:19 pm -A relaxing day out target shooting with compound bow. This is Brendan and his friend Mel shooting their compound bows at Spen Victoria. Anyway hope you like the video….. Read More →
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Are there any laws against shipping a compound bow across state lines?
Written by tallboy on September 7, 2008 – 1:41 am -I left my bow back in Kansas, thinking there would be nowhere to shoot in San Fransisco. I have now found a really great target course and want to use my bow. As it would be shipped without arrows and unstrung would I still have to fill out a permit? Or get a licence for it? Also could you tell me if compound bows have to be licenced in California? Read More →
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Compound Or Recurve
Written by Mike on September 1, 2008 – 8:21 am -Selecting which bow to use is something only you can decide.It is a good idea to try both types first to give you a feeling for the bow that suits you best. The recurve bow is used in competition and hunting as is the compound bow and is the more traditional bow. The recurve bow has less moving parts than the compound bow and is easier to tune and maintain. The main downside is it’s ‘draw weight’ where the full strength of the bow must be held by the fingers, this requires a degree of strength to properly control the bow. The compound bow is the standard bow used for hunting, and allows the archer to have more power at his/her finger tips with a lot less effort than other bow types because of a series of cables and pulleys. Because... more
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Virginia High Court Upholds ATA Bowhunting Victory
Written by Mike on September 1, 2008 – 8:19 am -In a ruling likely to provide a national precedent, the Virginia Supreme Court in mid-July upheld a lower court’s ruling that bowhunting is a safe, science-based tool of wildlife management, and that local authorities cannot stop citizens from bowhunting deer on their property when hunting itself is a right conferred by the state’s Constitution. The High Court, in choosing not to hear an appeal by the Reston Homeowners Association, also upheld the Fairfax County court’s decision to allow the Archery Trade Association to recover all legal fees incurred during the dispute. After being alerted to the dispute by Suburban Whitetail Management of Northern Virginia (SWMNV), the ATA brought legal action against the Reston Homeowners Association... more
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