Hunting Bow

Hunting Bow

In contrast to a rifle hunter, who may shoot effectively from ranges in excess of 600 yards (550 m); archers usually restrict shots to 2.3 yards (2.1 m) to 42 yards (38 m). The distance depends upon individual ability, the target animal, the bow strength, terrain, arrow and weather. Most bows used for hunting have a draw weight of 50 pounds-force (220 N) or more. This is enough to hunt all but the very largest game. Arrows with mass more than 900 grains (58 g) penetrate better in large animals, so might be the bow hunter's choice when hunting these animals.
Arrows, bows and sights are commonly of the more modern varieties. However, all effective variations, including crossbows and wooden bows launching wooden arrows with stone points, are used




The bow hunter may walk along the ground slowly, looking for game and stalking it carefully in the final approach. This is called "stalking." Hunters often wear camouflage clothing and walk downwind so that they are harder to smell.
In "stand hunting," or "still hunting," the hunter waits for game to come to him, usually near food, water, or known trails. Brush and other natural materials may be placed for cover, or a "ground blind" that looks like a tent may be used. The hunter may wait on a wooden or metal stand elevated in a tree, from three to six metres.
Bowhunting for fish is called bowfishing. Bowfishing equipment usually adds a line attached to a spool or a reel as well as a specially designed, heavier arrow. The sights are different to allow for refraction.