Understanding Compound Bows

By Jim Smith

The compound bow was used as a hunting weapon, protection, as well as a weapon of war in the old days. The world has modernized and now, people just look at bows with less threatening point of view. Archery has evolved from being a way to defend oneself and the people they serve to a more leisurely art or sport.

The compound bow is used in many events, sports and competitions the FITA organizes. The compound bow is allowed in a variety of categories in the Paralympics for it to exhibit its ability in the field of archery. It is vastly popular in the American and European regions where hunting small and large game is legal.

Hunting is another sport, which the compound bow is often used. It hunts for live game the same way the traditional hunting experience does but without the need to use guns. This, according to expert archer societies allows a more humane kill of the prey. It is legal to hunt for small and large game and is popular sport around the European and American regions.

A number of tactical approaches to bow hunting are available to the archers to choose from. There is a method, which requires stealth, good tactics, and strategy plus great accuracy; this is known as the close approach or stalking. This is where one stalks their prey until they have an open shot at the game. Another method requires stealth, strategy and a steady aim with good accuracy; this is called steady waiting or still hunting as one will remain in a strategic post and wait for their prey to come to them just like a Venus fly trap. As soon as the game comes as close as 30 yards, one good powerful shot should do the trick.

Some other field archery practices involve the recreation of bow hunting in the field; this is more of a simulation as marked targets are positioned in a field where the archers must hit specific areas to gain points. It is much like a practice or a preparation exercise for those who wish to try bow hunting, as this will enhance one's aim, accuracy and patience.

The compound bow is an ideal choice particularly in the field as it is affected very little by humidity and temperature changes making it retain its accuracy and stability. There are other novelty archery competitions which are governed by the International Archery Federation. - 31499

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