What is Important When Choosing Hunting Bows

Man has been hunting wild animals with bows and arrows for literally thousands of years. It is perhaps one of the most ancient skills that is still in use today. Although most people do not require to hunt for food it is still a popular activity with thousands of people taking part. Hunting bows are often referred to as compound bows. These incorporate a pulley system that help to draw the string back tighter and further than what would be possible by hand. This can then give extra speed to the arrow when it is released as compared to a normal bow.

If you have never used or bought a hunting bow before then it helps to have as much information as possible. The basic design is still the same as when prehistoric man roamed the plains. There is very little in the way of technology that can alter the experience.

Using a compound bow to hunt can require a fair amount of practice before you will get anywhere close to killing a deer or bear. It may help to accompany experienced hunters to learn from their knowledge. For you to become successful will take both patience and skill. Also, you need to maintain your bow well.

The main principle in the workings of a bow is the transfer of potential energy. When you are pulling back the string, the bow's limbs will move inwards, this is where the energy is stored until you release the string and it is transferred to the arrow.

An important factor when choosing a hunting bow is the speed or velocity of the arrow. This should fly at around three hundred feet per second (or 90m per second). Some bows may be faster but this rate is usually more than adequate for most hunters.

Also, you need to take into consideration how much noise is produced by the bow. For a hunt to be a success the bow man has to get very close to the animal for a clean shot, there is then the possibility that the animal will hear a bow if there is any noise produced when pulling back the string or releasing the arrow.