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Good choice of bow - Bonanza - what weight did you get? I was shocked at the low prices.

The guide I work for, guides only traditional hunters now, recurve of longbow. It's a lot of work & heartache to see a massive bull moose at 10 feet to 50 yards and have enough crap or more often, problems to either mess up or not be able to take the shot due to range. Sometimes they just will NOT come in any closer, yet 10 min. later, one may try to walk over you. Such is primitive hunting - what a rush when the action starts!

Hints for success - QUIET clothing, leave the cottons at home. QUIET boots - high rubbers are deadly in assisting in not seeing any moose. QUIET hats - HEAVY arrows & at least 55 pounds of draw weight - 65 is better. A very sharp 2 bladed broadhead, a 50 pound longbow and 650gr. or heavier arrow is enough if you hit NO bone at all. Learn to walk quietly - & bright shiny faces and hands won't help you. They flash as you move. Think goose hunting, except you need quiet everything.

Best so far, is fleece - good quality fleece - wool is also a preferred clothing material. At least 2 pairs pants and jacket, as it does rain (or snow) & clothing needs to dryout.

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Daryl

"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

Edited by Daryl_S (30/01/09 05:31 AM)

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