Wish I had seen this before I started bowhunting in the beginning of October. Would've helped a lot. Either way, I put in the work, 3 or 4 times a week with 2 hour drives upstate until I dropped my first buck with a bow 6 weeks after getting my starter Diamond Edge Infinite Pro bow in the mail. About 2 weeks ago, I seriously upgraded to a Mathews Z2 and now my groups are touching @ 20 yards on my first day shooting it. Can't wait for the '17 season with this thing. Great tutorial by the way. Thanks. I still learned from it.
Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.
Its really nice to watch an instructional video where the host(s) are relaxed, actually informative, and prepared. I am just getting into archery and doing my homework. Your 6 minute vid has given me more usable info than the nearly 1 hour (combined) of others I have watched. Thanks. Another happy subscriber
Great, new to archery. I came back to rewatch and comment. Video helped a ton and the relaxed position feels good I was holding everything so tight and was so inconsistent and this really increased my ability and confidence.
I just recently bought my first bow. It’s sooooo much fun!!! The guy that helped me set it up and taught me, gave me a lot of the same tips you gave! Very good video! Thanks man!
Great video Craig. I'm 59 years old and preparing for my very first archery hunt with my son. I've been an avid rifle hunter for the past 40+ years. My son finally convinced me to try archery hunting just for the heck of it, so here we go! I'm sure if I had seen a video like yours years ago I wouldn't have been as intimidated by the thought of trying to sling some arrows at an animal. You prolly weren't alive back then. HAHAHA. Anyway, thanks for the great tips. Maybe I'll check back in with you after my first couple of rounds of shooting my bow and let you know how your tips helped this old dog. Thanks again Craig!
"After all, we're athletes... We might be hunters, we might be fat, but we are athletes!" - I would join a hunting club if this was their motto, or they say this at the beginning and/or end of each meeting!
Thank you for the advice I just baught my first compound today and I have to say these techniques are exactly what the guy at the counter(archery tech) was talking about. Visually seeing it helps and will allow me to better grasp it in the field.
Im a big 2A guy in Massachusetts. Cant get my wife to touch a gun... but she wants a bow. So i gotta learn. I will comment as i progress. Lol. This should be fun!
I appreciate you taking the time to help other people out like me. I'm looking into getting a compound bow myself. your video is very instructive thank you.
I bought my first bow this past weekend.. I m in love with archery.. IMO it’s even funner than shooting .. I was gonna go in and get the PSE infinity but the guy at the shop convinced me to get a diamond edge or diamond deploy.. after trying out both I went with the diamond deploy... so fun.. I spent like 3 hours on Sunday shooting at an outdoor range by where I m at!!
Im actually preparing to start bow hunting in September (the start of bow season here in Md) and I’m doing as much research as I can to see whats the do’s and donts , and learn about bow hunting. This was a great informative video, taught me some great tips. Thnx Man.
It's been about three years since I shot, going for target practice tomorrow then hunting the next day. Not that I've forgotten how to shoot a bow, but this was great to refresh my memory.
Mate, thankyou, so much. I just boght a 70lb bow today, off ebay... I put it together, and realised I'm left handed,, had the idea wrong as left to right handed bow... silly me. Anyway, watched a vid on dominant eye, turns out this left hand bow is my best chance. I just tore the shit out of my for arm, felt like being smacked with a bull whip... so,,... I'll learn along . This was much better than other vids I've seen.
Thanks a lot for the feedback and welcome to The Sticks! Those words go a long way.. thank you. We're looking forward to producing more content and going to start posting regularly again starting October. Busy bow hunting for the next few weeks of course..
Bought my first bow today. Never shot one before. Thanks for the tips, because I wasn’t really sure where to start. I’ve always been a rifle hunter but wanted to add a bow just as a hobby. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll bow hunt too.
Hey thanks for the tips! Lol always hunted with guns but my 11 year old is dead set on bow hunting. Let’s just say he taught me a few things when buying my first bow. So it should be interesting. Now my 9 year old wants to do it since his brother and me both have bows now lol that lucky shit won a lifetime hunting license at 8 years old lol
Couple points: Draw length is too long. String should touch the tip of your nose, and the string should come down to the corner of your mouth, not back in your cheek. I shot like this for a long time, my anchor was identical to yours. Thought it was right, until I found out it wasn't. Was shooting a 30" bow when I was 29" draw length. My form and consistency improved remarkably when I shortened my DL. If you had a kisser button installed on that string, it'd be resting on your cheek rather than in the corner of your lips where it should be. Because of the longer draw length, you're having to tilt your head downwards into the string more than you should have to. Your hand is also back past your jaw line(near your ear), and that's where you want to sit. Right on your jaw line. Your knuckles should be well in front of your ear. Secondly, if you plan on using an index finger trigger release, you want to make sure it's adjusted so that you can wrap your finger AROUND the trigger. You don't want to be pressing it with the very tip of your finger, as this can sometimes create downward pressure if you're having to reach with a fully extended finger to hit the trigger. Downwards pressure on the trigger creates issues. It can interfere with the operation of the trigger, and cause flinches which will ruin accuracy(and cause you to miss the target), and that downwards pressure will be relaying through the release onto the string. Ideally, you want the meat of your index finger, between your 1st and 2nd joint, to be resting on the trigger bar. And when you squeeze, you want to pull straight back. Not down. Not to the side. Straight back. I'd also recommend increasing the weight required to activate the trigger as well. You want to be resting your finger on the trigger as you're hovering your pin on the bullseye. At the same time you want to be pushing forward on the bow, and squeezing back on the trigger. This caused your shoulder blades to squeeze together, creating back tension. Doing it this way will surprise you more when the release fires(Which is what you want) and help with target panic. Of course, my word is not the gospel. Just my opinion. Love the bow. I shoot a Halon 6, but I've always been a fan of the Chill and Chill R. Good luck this year.
Fifty0ne more of a PSE guy. More bow for the money. These mathews bows are sometkmes a grand pr 750$ and shoots like 335 fps. Mine is 500 shoots 336, silky smooth draw, adjustable which will help with resale, light, and has the high end limbs every pse has and also a machined riser too so its pretty good quality.
Life Outdoors maxed out at 70lbs and im impressed so far. Nice 10" beestinger on it and it holds well on the target. Maxima Red arrows which are awesome. Cant wait to try out the new setup hunting.
Your bow is so much more high tech mine has the bare minimum i don't have a sight point I have pins but I don't use them and I just use my hand to draw and release and my anchor doesn't lock my arrow just rests on it. I also just shoot for fun
There are some great tips on this video, I think im personaly gripping too tight on release resulting in a inconsistent shot so I'm working on that first thing in the morning, Thanks for the informative videos brotha!
Yeah, that is definitely a common problem.. It's all about being comfortable and relaxing! I used to shoot really tense, but now that I've loosened my grip with both hands I'm much more consistent.
You share some good advice but your release trigger finger should wrap around the trigger to the second joint so you avoid "punching" the trigger and develope target panic. It's much better and more accurate to pull thru the shot by using your back muscles(bringing the shoulder blades together) or pulling your elbow straight back to a point directly behind it while wrapping your trigger finger around the trigger and let the motion of the pull not squeezing the trigger per say to execute the shot. Hope that helps. I like that you work towards getting people involed in the great outdoors. Keep up the good work.
Great advice Greg, thanks for sharing. Personally, I like having the release at the end of the finger closer to the fingertip so I don't pull/punch it while wrapping my finger around the release. I think that's typically all about individual comfort and what works best for each person. Regarding the back muscles, that's a very good point and a very good way to explain it. I completely agree there. Thanks again for sharing your advice.
No problem. I hope it helps others. As far as using your fingertip it's much more sensitive as you pointed out but also much more likely to not squeeze and punch instead. The release should come as a complete surprise, just concentrate on aiming and pull thru the shot so there's no anticipation. Take care and good luck bowhunting sir.
Good to know that with a compound bow you don't start aiming up and lowering down as you draw. I just hope my arrows don't explode since they say not to use them with a compound bow, but I ain't gonna let some arrow tell me what to do.
Love the idea of having a buddy yelling at you and talking shit, would really bring the pressure up, and would really be fun knowing some of my hunting buddies! lol
Wish I had seen this before I started bowhunting in the beginning of October. Would've helped a lot. Either way, I put in the work, 3 or 4 times a week with 2 hour drives upstate until I dropped my first buck with a bow 6 weeks after getting my starter Diamond Edge Infinite Pro bow in the mail. About 2 weeks ago, I seriously upgraded to a Mathews Z2 and now my groups are touching @ 20 yards on my first day shooting it. Can't wait for the '17 season with this thing. Great tutorial by the way. Thanks. I still learned from it.
Congrats! Awesome to hear it helped even now that you're experienced. Good luck this upcoming season!
Wait does archery still work if your left handed
@@caitlyn7091 no if you're a left hander you can not become an Archer
@thatguy dill dude, I was just been a smart ass of course you can get left handed bow,there's some world class left handed archer's out their.
Sir.. you don’t have Instagram? 🤔
You just did the impossible, you rocked that mustache without being creepy thats very rare, kudos on this guy
Lol very true 😆
Kudos to alucard my man
Lol
Him and donut operator
@@THiNg1x2x saan makabili ng bow?dito sa pilipinas
Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.
Its really nice to watch an instructional video where the host(s) are relaxed, actually informative, and prepared. I am just getting into archery and doing my homework. Your 6 minute vid has given me more usable info than the nearly 1 hour (combined) of others I have watched. Thanks. Another happy subscriber
+Uncle Crusty thanks for the sub and thanks for the kind words! Glad it helped! We'll have plenty more fun and helpful videos to come
Cheers man! 4 years after uploading this video its still helpful! And on behalf of all Australian hunters, we appreciate it
Glad it helped!
Great, new to archery. I came back to rewatch and comment. Video helped a ton and the relaxed position feels good I was holding everything so tight and was so inconsistent and this really increased my ability and confidence.
Watching from Guyana.. recently bought a compound bow.
Your videos are very helpful my bro thanks..
I just recently bought my first bow. It’s sooooo much fun!!! The guy that helped me set it up and taught me, gave me a lot of the same tips you gave! Very good video! Thanks man!
How did you de die on a bow, and how did you practice?
Great video Craig. I'm 59 years old and preparing for my very first archery hunt with my son. I've been an avid rifle hunter for the past 40+ years. My son finally convinced me to try archery hunting just for the heck of it, so here we go! I'm sure if I had seen a video like yours years ago I wouldn't have been as intimidated by the thought of trying to sling some arrows at an animal. You prolly weren't alive back then. HAHAHA.
Anyway, thanks for the great tips. Maybe I'll check back in with you after my first couple of rounds of shooting my bow and let you know how your tips helped this old dog.
Thanks again Craig!
Glad to hear it helped and best of luck this season! Never too late to start.
Thanks for the tips christian bale's bro
Haha!! Now that's one I haven't heard yet... no problem man, glad you found it helpful
LOL that is super funny! I was gonna say when did the Dark Knight Rise again and start bow hunting!
*Tristan Bale
😂😂😂
As a beginner in the sport this helped a lot. Without having anyone teach me I like to learn from a hunter. Great tutorial!
Glad we could help!
This has all the right info, well presented with just enough humor and some fine editing...
Thanks!! We appreciate the positive feedback.
"After all, we're athletes... We might be hunters, we might be fat, but we are athletes!" - I would join a hunting club if this was their motto, or they say this at the beginning and/or end of each meeting!
Amen brother!
A fat Hunter is a successful Hunter!
I had t-shirts made up: My Other Body is a Triathlete.
Thank you so much! A gal from Chicago moved to Florida & know nothing! Bought my first bow this week
Me too
Thank you for the advice
I just baught my first compound today and I have to say these techniques are exactly what the guy at the counter(archery tech) was talking about. Visually seeing it helps and will allow me to better grasp it in the field.
The "Draw contact stash" i like it 👍
Works every time. Haha.. check out our new video on finding your anchor point
Im a big 2A guy in Massachusetts. Cant get my wife to touch a gun... but she wants a bow. So i gotta learn. I will comment as i progress. Lol. This should be fun!
Great video, thank you. Only now I have an image of an angry alpaca attaching me
I appreciate you taking the time to help other people out like me. I'm looking into getting a compound bow myself. your video is very instructive thank you.
6 years later and still useful, I found that I am doing alot of these incorrect positions and ect., thank you
I bought my first bow this past weekend.. I m in love with archery.. IMO it’s even funner
than shooting .. I was gonna go in and get the PSE infinity but the guy at the shop convinced me to get a diamond edge or diamond deploy.. after trying out both I went with the diamond deploy... so fun.. I spent like 3 hours on Sunday shooting at an outdoor range by where I m at!!
Diamond is a great bow for beginners! And will last awhile even while you get more experienced. Glad you're enjoying it!
Thanks! I’m thinking about saving up and getting my first bow. I’ve always been interested just never got into it.
Definitely recommend, it's a great skillset / hobby to have!
Im actually preparing to start bow hunting in September (the start of bow season here in Md) and I’m doing as much research as I can to see whats the do’s and donts , and learn about bow hunting.
This was a great informative video, taught me some great tips. Thnx Man.
It's been about three years since I shot, going for target practice tomorrow then hunting the next day. Not that I've forgotten how to shoot a bow, but this was great to refresh my memory.
This helped alot with the mistakes I am making during practice
Mate, thankyou, so much. I just boght a 70lb bow today, off ebay... I put it together, and realised I'm left handed,, had the idea wrong as left to right handed bow... silly me. Anyway, watched a vid on dominant eye, turns out this left hand bow is my best chance. I just tore the shit out of my for arm, felt like being smacked with a bull whip... so,,... I'll learn along . This was much better than other vids I've seen.
Thank you for this video!
Absolutely great video. Many thanks, kind sir !
Nice straight to the point instructions
I just got my 20 to 55lb bow and this video helped me a lot. Thanks!
Nick davis glad it helped and Merry Christmas!
I’ve watched a bunch of archery videos here on tube and your channel is the first one that isnt annoying. 😁 Thanks.
Thanks man. New to compound bows and you helped me fix a few issues i was having.
Looks like Smith rock Oregon, nice video
Enjoyed this video, far more entertaining than many others!
Awesome video! I was coming up with questions in my head while watching and a few seconds later you'd answer them. Very informative
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
Great video !
@2:20 omg watch that bobcat behind you
Thanks for the video bro.
At 2:20 you can observe a fluffy cat in the background
Pretty sure that's a lion
That's lizard
its coming straight for us !!
I wish there was a video this good when I first started shooting lol. Amazing channel I can't wait to see more content from you.
Thanks a lot for the feedback and welcome to The Sticks! Those words go a long way.. thank you. We're looking forward to producing more content and going to start posting regularly again starting October. Busy bow hunting for the next few weeks of course..
This video was VERY informative! Thank you.
Smith Rock, Oregon.
Bought my first bow today. Never shot one before. Thanks for the tips, because I wasn’t really sure where to start. I’ve always been a rifle hunter but wanted to add a bow just as a hobby. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll bow hunt too.
this was good tahnk you!!!
Exactly what I needed! Thanks!
Honestly the best introductory video so far. Great job.
Glad it helped!
Hey thanks for the tips! Lol always hunted with guns but my 11 year old is dead set on bow hunting. Let’s just say he taught me a few things when buying my first bow. So it should be interesting. Now my 9 year old wants to do it since his brother and me both have bows now lol that lucky shit won a lifetime hunting license at 8 years old lol
Interesting! Though I haven’t watched the whole video, it’s interesting! I’m getting my first bow next Monday or Tuesday. I’m excited!
Thank you for teaching me
Short and sweet. Thanks!
I had no idea I was making multiple mistakes, thank you so much for the video!
Nice video! Good info!
This was dope dude. Thanks
Showed me how to shoot a compound bow . after years of shooting a recurve bow .totally different .good video good advice .
Off the ranch theme song hahah good video!
Great tutorial
I very recently got into the whole archery thing, this vid was helpful and funny :D
Thank you! Helps alot I've been struggling with technique and these tips should helps
"You want it to be kind of a surprise." That is exactly right. I tell buddies this and it helps big time with better releases/groups
This is a lot of fun to do.
I did this while I was at camp and had a blast.
Even if you are doing it just for fun it is still a lot of fun.
Your cool. And Thanks for the pointers.
thanks great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Great information. Thank you. I'm a Total newbie lol. I imagine I need to take my bow to cabelas to get everything adjusted to me.
Yes! They should be very helpful
Thanks man, great video!
I wish I knew these tips when I first started shooting my bow I would probably be way better now
That’s a beautiful sight!
The background not the mustache even though it does look great.
Awesome video!!!
All i can think about watching this is the Off The Ranch channel cuz of the back ground music lol
Awesome video
Nice view of Smith rocks
Very informative! Thank you.
You bet! Good luck out there
Thank you
Great video. 2:19 he almost cracked up laughing after he said that
You did a good job keeping it interesting. Enjoyed your video
Couple points:
Draw length is too long. String should touch the tip of your nose, and the string should come down to the corner of your mouth, not back in your cheek. I shot like this for a long time, my anchor was identical to yours. Thought it was right, until I found out it wasn't. Was shooting a 30" bow when I was 29" draw length. My form and consistency improved remarkably when I shortened my DL. If you had a kisser button installed on that string, it'd be resting on your cheek rather than in the corner of your lips where it should be. Because of the longer draw length, you're having to tilt your head downwards into the string more than you should have to. Your hand is also back past your jaw line(near your ear), and that's where you want to sit. Right on your jaw line. Your knuckles should be well in front of your ear.
Secondly, if you plan on using an index finger trigger release, you want to make sure it's adjusted so that you can wrap your finger AROUND the trigger. You don't want to be pressing it with the very tip of your finger, as this can sometimes create downward pressure if you're having to reach with a fully extended finger to hit the trigger. Downwards pressure on the trigger creates issues. It can interfere with the operation of the trigger, and cause flinches which will ruin accuracy(and cause you to miss the target), and that downwards pressure will be relaying through the release onto the string. Ideally, you want the meat of your index finger, between your 1st and 2nd joint, to be resting on the trigger bar. And when you squeeze, you want to pull straight back. Not down. Not to the side. Straight back. I'd also recommend increasing the weight required to activate the trigger as well. You want to be resting your finger on the trigger as you're hovering your pin on the bullseye. At the same time you want to be pushing forward on the bow, and squeezing back on the trigger. This caused your shoulder blades to squeeze together, creating back tension. Doing it this way will surprise you more when the release fires(Which is what you want) and help with target panic.
Of course, my word is not the gospel. Just my opinion. Love the bow. I shoot a Halon 6, but I've always been a fan of the Chill and Chill R. Good luck this year.
Fifty0ne more of a PSE guy. More bow for the money. These mathews bows are sometkmes a grand pr 750$ and shoots like 335 fps. Mine is 500 shoots 336, silky smooth draw, adjustable which will help with resale, light, and has the high end limbs every pse has and also a machined riser too so its pretty good quality.
Fifty0ne and I do have a lifetime warrenty and PSE had excellent customer service
Red XJ which Pse do you own? I have a 2016 Brute force in the Mail, should be here this weekend.
Life Outdoors 2017 Drive R
Life Outdoors maxed out at 70lbs and im impressed so far. Nice 10" beestinger on it and it holds well on the target. Maxima Red arrows which are awesome. Cant wait to try out the new setup hunting.
i shoot competivly and we are tought to draw slightly high to get on target a lot eazyr and faster.
Get over yourself
Is that smith rock in the background? I’m just now getting into bow hunting and this video is definitely helpful still. Thank you🤙🏽
Yes it is! Glad it helped!
Also want to surprise yourself on a trigger or you anticipate recoil. Smooth and steady.
Correct! Could have been explained better looking back on this video
Holy crap! And you’re humble?! Got yourself a follow!
@@stephenwilson9883 Haha - I appreciate it!
This is great, Up'd and subbed
DUDE thank you for the simple how to video. I just got into this sport and its awesome. 🏹🎯
You just earned yourself a like and a sub. this vid it is well constructed and easy to understand.
Thanks for the sub and for the feedback! Welcome to the team!
3:09 My arm got grazed by my bowstring. Thankfully I had a long sleeve on, but I still have a visible bruise that's sensitive to touch.
Yeah that one hurts. Happens to a lot of us!
Thanks
Thanks man! Best intro compound video I've seen.
Your bow is so much more high tech mine has the bare minimum i don't have a sight point I have pins but I don't use them and I just use my hand to draw and release and my anchor doesn't lock my arrow just rests on it. I also just shoot for fun
That's quite okay, glad to see you're getting out there!
58 year old newbie....So..you are telling me I need to have a flavor saver to aim my bow....got it!.......Peace!
Nice explained.
Subscribed & liked ..
Keep hunting and fishing and living in the sticks -man you ought to take up writing country songs .
Haha thanks for subscribing! We'll stick to just doing videos for now haha
Helpful and well made thanks man.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
Great video - funny too. Do you have a video that shows the release a bit better?
Are those some Highland Coos in the background?!? Awesome!!
There are some great tips on this video, I think im personaly gripping too tight on release resulting in a inconsistent shot so I'm working on that first thing in the morning, Thanks for the informative videos brotha!
Yeah, that is definitely a common problem.. It's all about being comfortable and relaxing! I used to shoot really tense, but now that I've loosened my grip with both hands I'm much more consistent.
You share some good advice but your release trigger finger should wrap around the trigger to the second joint so you avoid "punching" the trigger and develope target panic. It's much better and more accurate to pull thru the shot by using your back muscles(bringing the shoulder blades together) or pulling your elbow straight back to a point directly behind it while wrapping your trigger finger around the trigger and let the motion of the pull not squeezing the trigger per say to execute the shot. Hope that helps. I like that you work towards getting people involed in the great outdoors. Keep up the good work.
Great advice Greg, thanks for sharing. Personally, I like having the release at the end of the finger closer to the fingertip so I don't pull/punch it while wrapping my finger around the release. I think that's typically all about individual comfort and what works best for each person.
Regarding the back muscles, that's a very good point and a very good way to explain it. I completely agree there. Thanks again for sharing your advice.
No problem. I hope it helps others. As far as using your fingertip it's much more sensitive as you pointed out but also much more likely to not squeeze and punch instead. The release should come as a complete surprise, just concentrate on aiming and pull thru the shot so there's no anticipation. Take care and good luck bowhunting sir.
Good to know that with a compound bow you don't start aiming up and lowering down as you draw. I just hope my arrows don't explode since they say not to use them with a compound bow, but I ain't gonna let some arrow tell me what to do.
Good stuff thank you!!
Glad you liked it!
“The mustache is a great place to anchor “ put that on a t shirt sticker and patches ASAP if you haven’t already
Deer season boys 🦌
Love the idea of having a buddy yelling at you and talking shit, would really bring the pressure up, and would really be fun knowing some of my hunting buddies! lol
Thanks!
You're welcome!
theres the offtheranch music in the back
Very helpful thanks!
Glad you like our videos and find them helpful!