| Deer hunting is a favorite pastime for many | | | | parts of the bow when it is strung. The benefits |
| people, and a great way to get out in nature. | | | | of using this type of bow are that you get more |
| Every state has designated deer hunting seasons, | | | | stored energy and better control with your shot. |
| and most have more than one in order to help | | | | Crossbows are another form of deer hunting that |
| keep the deer population in check. If you are | | | | is popular with archers. Keep in mind that most |
| interested in deer hunting, the first thing you will | | | | states have a separate crossbow season. |
| need to consider is what type of deer hunting | | | | Guns |
| you plan on doing. Remember that some states | | | | Guns are the most popular weapon for hunting |
| do not permit certain weapons for deer hunting, | | | | deer, due to their power, range and relative ease |
| while others have designated seasons for | | | | of use. Common guns used for hunting include |
| different weapons. Check with your local hunting | | | | rifles, shotguns and pistols. Most states and |
| commission to find out what the laws for your | | | | counties have a limit on the minimum caliber or |
| area are. Here are some of the different ways to | | | | gauge to be used, so be sure to look into your |
| hunt deer, and what equipment is required. | | | | county's restrictions before you purchase your |
| Bow Hunting | | | | firearm. Whichever type of gun you decide is best |
| A traditional form of deer hunting is with a bow | | | | for you, you will first need to take a course to |
| and arrow. Today there are some very technical, | | | | learn how to fire the gun in a safe and effective |
| highly advanced bows that give the hunter serious | | | | way. This will also give you an idea of what |
| power and control. Look for compound bows and | | | | features are important to you when you start |
| recurve bows for your purchase. Compound | | | | shopping around for your gun. |
| bows are a modern invention that utilizes a | | | | Other Equipment |
| levering system of cables and pulleys to bend the | | | | Deer hunting is an intense sport that requires a lot |
| limbs. The benefit of this type of bow is that the | | | | of specific equipment. In addition to your weapon, |
| archer has assistance in holding the string at the | | | | you'll need proper clothes and boots designed to |
| drawn point for a longer period, allowing them | | | | keep you comfortable and camouflaged for hours |
| more time to aim and shoot. A recurve bow has | | | | of hunting. Consider what you will need after the |
| tips that curve away from the archer when the | | | | hunt too - you'll want the right equipment to get |
| bow is unstrung. It looks more like a traditional | | | | your deer home. |
| bow except that the string on a recurve touches | | | | |