Tips For Left Hand Bow Hunting

By Jim Smith

Bow hunting has become a popular sport throughout Europe and the United States. This is similar to regular game hunting as one will be searching and targeting live game and this is legal. Though bow hunting is considered as a sport; there are still some things to keep in mind.

There are some organizations, which classify bow hunting for the left and the right handed; though the rules are no different from one another apart from the hand orientation. The defining factor to knowing the hand orientation in bows is the dominant eye of the archer. To be able to determine this is fairly simple; create a small diamond hole using the overlapping index fingers and thumbs, then one must focus on an object seen inside the hole while pulling the hands closer to the face.

What one needs to do is to focus on something inside the hole; while keeping their focus, one must make the hole smaller and gradually bring their hands to their face without losing focus inside the hole. The hands will be naturally drawn toward the dominant eye and will determine which one it is. If the hands are drawn towards the left eye, it means that the archer has a left dominant eye and will require a left hand bow. These left hand bows have become popular and quite easy to find and are easily identifiable as it is held by the right hand while the arrow rest is located at the left of the riser and the strings are drawn by the left hand with the left eye in focus to determine the aim.

There are a few factors one must bear in mind when planning to engage in bow hunting. The location and the terrain must be ventured at ahead of the season; this will enable the hunter to get the upper hand in knowing the territory to which their prey roams. This will also provide one the ability to create a strategy as to how they will approach the hunt and where it is best advised to have their posts to wait for the game. This will not only give the archer the advantage of taking first dibs on good spots but it will also provide time for the game to readjust and become comfortable to their territory after knowing it has been disturbed.

When venturing in to the new territory, particularly for the left hand hunters, it is important for them to be able to practice their line of sight and their drawing span; this will make sure that when they are in the actual hunt, no obstacles can hinder their hunting. On the actual day of the hunt, it is also vital for one to pack light and smart. Pack only what is necessary and make sure it will not become a hindrance nor will it create much noise when stalking the prey.

Patience is a very valuable and important trait a good bow hunter must have as the prey may take a while before they go anywhere near one's chosen spot as well as when stalking - this is vital so as not to drive the game away due to any sudden moves out of boredom. The cardinal rule in bow hunting is to thoroughly check the bow on the night or early morning before the hunt starts; this will ensure that no accidents or handicaps will happen because of faulty parts. - 31499

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