Bow hunting / archery in NorCal

If you are getting back into archery, I would like to suggest a gently used bow. Craigslist is full of bows that have been purchased new, sat in a closet for a couple of years, then sold. I picked up a 3 year old Matthews Outback for $250.00 a couple years ago, and have had great success with it. I sold my 10 year old well used Martin to a guy for $100.00. The Martin put a lot of meat in the freezer. If you do buy a used bow, you should at minimum have a new string and cable put on it. Oh, and practice. A lot. If you thought modding your truck was addictive, bow hunting will eat you up.

 

I've been thinking of getting a bow. My son loves going out back and shooting his toy bow and I think would be fun for us both to eventually take it up as a hobby.

 

me and couple of friends just picked up Recurves... I got a 40lb pull 66" bow... probably shoulda went with something alittle lighter to get correct form first... >.<

 

Thats not bad.

Ha! I guess I should go practice a bit before dropping any $$. Searching CL for a deal sounds like a great idea.

 

I found nothing when i looked for mine but there is a few in the bay area right now worth looking at on CL.

 

Archery talk is a good place for used bows.

 

After watching this video I want to get a bow

Lars Andersen: a new level of archery: http://youtu.be/BEG-ly9tQGk

 

lars is bad ass just remember it takes years of shooting every day to even come close to any of those shots. Archery is a great hobby it a lot like golf when your target shooting At a range. 3d shoots are awesome if you ever get into it i highly recommend those.

 

the event of the year is coming up this is one not to miss. Ill be there will you?
http://youtu.be/oZ7qySPgwEI

 

I figured it was time to start putting in for my once in a lifetime Bull Moose tag in Utah. Man that's a hefty tag if/when If I draw just under $1600! Also did a Archery only Limited entry Bull Elk this year hope to get that one in a few years!

 

Just picked up a Hoyt Spyder Turbo =D It's on the way from East coast though, so I probably won't have it until next week =(

 

Oh nice we need to go shoot!

 

Man. Didn't even know you were in to this stuff Jerry.

A couple months ago I picked up a Sage Samick take down bow with 35# limbs and assorted archery gear. Have only shot a couple times in my back yard, have been meaning to hit up a range and see what I can do. Have some 55# limbs to throw on for hunting once I'm confident with it.

 

Oh yeah i am ive thought about bringing a target to the shop but ill never get anything done if i dis that!

 

I couldn't draw a tag to save my life. I opted for a AO tag, so I'll just hunt local.

D7 and D13 I suppose. V