AZ hunting

Looking for a bit of guidance here on buying a bow. I think I'd like to try my hand at archery hunting, which is completely new for me. I've done some reading up on compound bows but I figured I'd ask here and see if anyone has any insight or advice for me.

I'm fairly long armed (74 1/2" wingspan) and I've got better than average upper body strength. My wife, who may also use the bow, is obviously shorter and not as strong as I am. It would be ideal if we could buy one bow to start with, that is adjustable enough for both of to use. I'm not necessarily thinking we'd use it on the same hunt, but maybe, if and when I upgrade down the road, we would be able to set this one up for her to use. I'd like to stay under $500.

Does anyone have any recommendations, advise or insight for me/us before we throw hundreds of dollars into archery equipment?

 

We battled 50 mph winds- sleet And snow.
As we left camp on the last day of the hunt it was 14 degrees.

I called this gobbler into 25 yards and took him with the 12 gauge.

Great hunt and we had a fun time , can't wait for next spring.

 

Great looking bird, congrats. I hunted 12a last week, with out hearing a single gobble, which has never happened to me in a the area I hunt. 2” of white stuff on the ground when I headed home.

 

Heading up to 6A this weekend but worried about the warmer temps for calling in the Toms. Hopefully they are active.

 

Finally got the 300 win mag back from the gunsmith and got to use the suppressor for the first time. Unfortunately did not get an elk tag but hoping for a deer tag.
3/4 inch group at 200 with crappy Federal factory ammo. Going to load up some Berger 210's and see what it can do.

 

Heads up, deadline for fall hunt draw is the 12th.

 

Good deal on camo T-shirt’s. 2XL only as far as I could tell. Browning logo, 4 for $10 plus $4 for shipping. You get free shipping at $25.

https://www.fieldsupply.com/4-pack-browning-wasatch-t-shirt-2x-rtx-czz-br3011252405-4pk.html

 

Check out Timber Mesa Outdoors, go finger some bows, good set of dudes that work there and will help you find something within your price range.. Outstanding customer service in my opinion.

 

So cards were hit on Friday, anyone get drawn? I got nothing but more bonus points...

 

put in for deer. all my buddies are getting drawn. our account hasn't gotten hit yet.

 

Got me a deer tag!!!! Not sure which unit or hunt but at least I get to be out in the field with a chance for something! No elk tag this year so this is awesome!

 

I'm in Tucson so Mesa is a bit far but I agree with the approach. When I started out I was looking at shit online. Now that I've been talking to people for a few months I've decided to go to a local shop that can get a bow set up specifically for me and where I can shoot it before committing. Thanks for the advice.

 

My card got hit yesterday for deer but can't see which unit yet.

 

My card got hit for Whitetail in unit 29 in November...along with 8 of my friends/family

 

My card got hit for white tail in 23. Just no clue which of the 3 hunts it is yet.

 

Have you hunted 23 before?

 

No hits for Deer for me...I got Turkey though.

 

I was drawn but waiting to find out which hunt I got. I called AZGFD and was told mid July I should find out.

 

Yes. I got a nice 8 pt last fall. It had a massive body.

 

So last year was my first hunt. I had been around it as a kid with my dad and uncles usually hunting deer around the Sunflower area and elk up near Show Low. I got a crack at it in unit 37b and took this coues (30-30 win) only miles from Superior. My buddy Brandon also was successful. Really a great experience, start to finish and I'm looking forward to putting in the work again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXRJyurN_iw&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop