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Q: I am looking to start Bow Hunting for Black Bear and deer, any suggestions of a good bow?
Looking to buy a new bow for Black bear hunting and deer hunting, any suggestions would be great.
Thanks, Matt
A: Ninja Bow
Q: Are there any stores in the Sacramento, California area where I can get the Bear Young Gun hunting compund bow?
I dont want to buy the bow off the internet because im probably gonna have a lot of questions for the salesman.
A: Rather than get a bow for hunting, why not get a camera & take photos?
Q: Whats the best recurve bow for bear and deer hunting?
i would like a strong one,whats the highest draw strength for a recurve bow?
sonny,if their wasnt hunters out killing deer they would become over populated and all the deer would die during winter.hunters have replaced natural predators like wolves and bear,big cats.It is a nessesary evil,and lots of fun too 
A: I use an old Fred Bear Grizzly re-curve. 50 lbs pull, will work for most game in the U.S. Remember that with a re-curve there is no let-off like a compound bow. Get higher than 50-65 pounds most people have a real problem with the weight of the pull. Go to a bow shop and try several before you buy.
Q: What’s the best Bow for hunting Bears or larger game?
The Ultimate Bow!?!
I just want to know, i love bears and im not going to hunt them. Bears are really big and well i cant go hunt Dinosaurs duh.
A: Each person has his or her own idea of the ultimate bow. Just use one that suits you, has enough draw weight to do the job, and you can shoot accurately. And be sure you have an adequate broadhead for bear on the end of the arrow.
Q: What brand of comound hunting bow should i get?
I want to buy a used compound bow for deer hunting. i have looked around and these are the brands i have found bows of: 1998 PSE Nova Compound Bow, hoyt redline, Fred Bear- Black Bear. How are these brands? the prices for them are all around 100-150 and most come with extras.what type of bow should i buy with 175.00???? also what else would i need besides a bow in order to go hunting? thanks
A: Those are all good brands, I am not sure how good the models are.
Q: What kind of bow hunting target arrows are best?
I am new to bow hunting and just bought a bear done deal 60# with 28″ draw. What is the best size and weight and kind of arrows to start out with targets?
A: I am not going to tell you which arrow is the “best” for your particular bow/style. You will have to actually use a few different arrow set-ups to find which is best for you…
But whatever you do end up going with for hunting arrows, make sure that your practice arrows are of the same brand, type, weight, length, balance, etc, etc. If you practice with one arrow set-up and hunt with another, your practicing will be for nothing — because the two different arrow set-ups will have very different flight characteristics and will affect your accuracy.
Good luck.
Q: I’m looking to get into to traditional bow hunting, what will I need besides a bow and arrows?
What is all the gear I will need with just archery not clothing or anything I have all of that but what will I need for traditional hunting? I will be getting a Fred Bear grizzly recurve bow.
the bow is a 50# draw weight if that helps any
A: Go natural and use just a quiver.
Q: Bear hunting question?
I got drawn to hunt bear in unit 22 AZ. Do you guys have any tips it’s my first time bear hunting with a bow. What do they eat in the spring. What are some good spots in that unit. What broadheads do I use. How will they act. How should I hunt them
Just to let you know I am not new to bowhunting I’ve shot numerous trophys that are now on my wall it’s just my first time going out for bear
A: I dont want to discourage anyone from bow hunting but if your new to bow hunting then you need to start out with a far less dangerous animal.
I am an experienced hunter yet I have only taken one bear with a bow and I have never attempted such a thing again. One thing I can assure you is that the bear isn’t going down quickly no matter how good your shot placement is and in most states its illegal to carry a side arm during bow season. This means its just you, your bow, and a very pissed off bear.
In order to hunt large predatory animals with a bow there is a number of things you need to not just know.. but experience in real life first hand. I cant possibly tell you everything you need to know and I wouldn’t even attempt too tell you over the internet. Get yourself experience hunting other game such as deer with a bow and go with someone who has been hunting for years to show you the ropes before you step up to hunting large predators with a bow.
Q: How did Fred Bear hunt Kodiak bears, and polar bear with a bow? ?
I never read about him having a dude with a rifle near him.
A: Yes, Fred Bear used guides, and those guides often had a rifle with them — but the rifles were used purely as “backup”, in case the bears attacked or were otherwise a direct danger to life and limb. Fred Bear rarely had to use that backup, and never liked to use it, but he was not an idiot — he took as many precautions as possible. Only a complete idiot would forgo having someone with a good long gun available when only 30 yards away from a teed-off bruin. And a teed-off Kodiak (or Polar Bear) can cover those 30 yards in less than five seconds.
As for how he hunted Kodiaks and Polar Bears with a bow… It’s about the same as hunting moose, caribou or elk with a bow. There’s a lot of tracking and spot-and-stalk that has to be done.
Q: How often should i be getting a new bow?
I seem to buy a new hunting bow every 2 to 1-1/2 years. Is this exsessive, i use my bow for Deer, Bear, Turky, rabbit, and woodchuck hunting, and i shoot constantly. I hardly use guns anymore unless i am goose hunting. I hunt every chance i can during the seasons and i spend 20 to 30 hours a week in the field. How offten do you guys think i should buy a new bow?
Truth is im looking at a new hoyt, and i have only use the bow i have for one season.
A: You know, if money is not a problem, it really boils down to what makes you happy. Buy one every year if you wish to do so. I bought two in one month before. ( I wasn’t pleased with the first one) Life is short- enjoy what you have.
Q: the best hunting bow for stalking/tree stands?
Im starting bow hunting this year and i have narrowed it down to these bows:
Bear lights out, relfex bighorn,and diamond the rock
which bow is the best quality for a beginner and easy on the wallet? I also would rather stalk my game than sit in a tree stand (and if it matters i live in the west).
I will probably be hunting anything from rabbits to maybe elk but mostly blacktail or mule deer. (and some preferances on bows and accesories for antelope would be nice).Thanks.
A: Lights-Out kicks butt.
It is the most compact of the three, has zero limb vibration, is very quiet, comes in realtree camo, and the bare bow is less than $350. The draw weights range from 50-70 lbs, which is plenty strong for Elk.
Q: Can I carry a pistol while bow hunting elk in Colorado?
I am 17 years old and am going archery elk hunting in thick mountain lion and bear country and was wondering if i can legally carry a pistol for self-defense purposes
A: You are too young to carry to start with. Beyond that, whenever you have a question that the answer can make you spend some time in prison, don’t go to yahoo answers to get it. Call the colorado game and fish or whatever it’s called down there and ask someone who actually knows.
Some states prohibit having a firearm while archery hunting, but most do allow it since the prohibition infringes upon constitutional rights. WY for example, now allows you to carry during archery season.
Q: Are Fred Bear White Tail Specials good hunting bows, and what could you compare them to these days ?
And if they are were can I find al of the technical information on the bow. I received this bow as a gift over 20 years ago and it has been uses very little, my best friend bought an expensive PSE setup, so he just handed the Bear to me and said try it out, once you get used to it, you will begin to sincerely enjoy it He gave me all of the assy’s that came with the bow,
A good friend of mine bought himself a new PSE with all the bells and whistles about 20 years ago, so he just gave me his old Fred Bear White Tail Special, I have only owned Re-Curve bows in the past and have never done any hunting with a bow of this caliber, What do you think, is this something you would use for Deer Hunting in Northern California ? Also what would you recommend that I have the bows draw adjusted to ? 50, 60, or 70 lbs ? It’s set for around 65 or 70 right now and it makes it difficult to practice with, what would be a good target shooting draw be ? I can pull the 70 lbs, but it gets tiring and help if you want to practice with the thing, experienced replies only please
A: Personally, I think this must be one hell of a good friend. I would never give a Bear for a PSE. I don’t know about the terrain out there in Cali, but on the other end of the country, 50 lbs is good enough to take a deer with, but if you got a little ways to shoot, then you might want to step it up to 60. You don’t need all the power of a 70 lb unless your after something really big.
Q: What is a good handgun for stopping a black bear?
I will be going going bear hunting in colorado this fall with my bow and would like to bring a suitable sidearm in case of error. 
. I have a S&W .38 spl, but don’t think thats anywhere near adequate. What would you all recommend for this type of business?
A: Black bears aren’t as big or nasty as some others. A heavy loaded .357 mag with 180 grain solids or soft points would be the minimum I’d use. A .44 Mag with 240 to 300 grain solids or soft points would be better. Check Cor-bon for some great ammo. You don’t want to use hollow points because even though they expand and create more damage they lack the penetration needed to drop a bear, especially a wounded and angry one.
Q: Bear Hunting Tactics?
The one bear I got was pushed up to me during a deer drive. Since I bagged that big guy I have wanted to start bear hunting. I’m really trying to make an effort this year. Our bear season begins Sept. 1st and ends in the middle of november. The property I hunt on has two corn fields. One, below the road, is just up from a brook. The one above the road (where my some kind of cousin has shot ones before) has a mountain above it and a nice ravine funneling up to it. Bear have been taken above and below the road in recent years, and deer move back and forth, so maybe bear do too? I would hunt out of a tree stand. Which would be a better place to sit? Also, should I sit on the field edge or back further into the woods? I would want to be within bow range, but I don’t care if I use my bow or rifle. Are bear like deer in the way that they come out in the morning and at night? Thanks.
By the way, its Black Bear.
My bear was stuffed with corn, and baiting is not legal.
A: You didnt mention where but the basics for bear are the same as deer. In the fall bears want to fatten up for winter. I some areas they hybernate in others they dont. Find the food you’ll find the bears. For instance there is no better teacher than the stomach contents of the bear you all ready got. What was in his stomach ? most likely the same time of year next fall the bears will be eating the same thing. Also rember bears are generally solitary so an area that supports 100 deer might only have a handful of bears. Thats why in the U.S. in non baiting areas most bears are killed by deer hunters who happen to see one just like you.
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