Nightwing...

You brought to my attention something I didn't mention...and makes a big difference..

When I'm shooting from "my knees" I'm sitting on my heels.

If I raised up and got my thighs vertical I could shoot a longer bow comfortably too.

Thanks for leading me to clarify that.
Hate to lead the guy the wrong way with bad info...

 

I shoot 68 inch bows.  I hunt in heavy brush, on the ground every year.  I have zero problems.  Make sure to practice shooting from the ground so your can't is uniform.

I have bought every short longbow out there...well almost think. I really just shoot better with bows that are longer. I can even tell the difference on a 62" longbow. Maybe my form stinks    My 64" longbows are hands down my best shooters and I really don't have any problems out of treesstands or on stalks for that matter with the length. Good luck! Mike

Depending on the style of bow that your using, your 28" draw gives you lot's of options.  I personally like my 60" Super Shrew with my 29" draw.  It's a forward handle reflex deflex design and is very accurate and handy. For years before that I used r/d longbows such as JD Berry and Robertsons in the 62-66" length and those shot very well, but were not as handy as the Super Shrew.  I've also used my 68" Howard Hill deflex only longbow and taken deer and bear with that. I would not go any shorter than that for my personal draw length in that style of bow.  

Fred Bear used a 60 inch recurve for his personal bow, even though his company built shorter and longer bows.  I think a recurve in that length is very handy and forgiving at 28-29 inch draws (I'm shooting a 60 inch 1971 Super Kodiak that's a joy to shoot at my 29" draw).  

I can't personally say that I notice a difference between the shorter and longer bows with my accuracy at my hunting ranges (25 yards or less and average is probably around 15 yards). Having a shorter bow gives me a little more flexability in my stand/blind location and setup.

There's a plethora of bow choices out there today and designs are taking into account shootability and length.  Consider your hunting situations and stand/blind types.  Take a stick the length of your proposed bow out to some of your blind/stand locations and pretend draw without looking at the ends. Do you hit something without thinking about the bow position?? For me the most natural shot sequence is drawing my bow in a hunting situation without thinking about my can't or style while the game is right there in front of me.  

Good luck with your search.

QuoteOriginally posted by kbetts:
I'm 5'7", and 62" is good for me and my 28" draw.  At over 6', I think you'll end up drawing over 28" in time with a longer bow.  Since it won't stack as bad I'm almost positive you'll get a new appreciation for the length.  Use that powerstroke!

I have a feeling your right about the draw increasing with the longer bow. I had some issues short drawing and used a clicker for awhile. Now with no clicker I'm at 28". I think shooting this short bow for so long has me almost numb to pinch and stack.

Im shooting 58# @ 28" now. I'm actually considering losing a few pounds on the new bow anticipating atleast a small draw gain.

Rob

Exactly!  I wish I had longer arms.  It's taken me about three years to stretch out to 28".  In fact, I just traded a 56" recurve that was 56#@27" because I could feel it coming real tight at full draw.  I think at one time I said I would never part with that bow.....

You will love the way a 64" bow shoots!!!! I have shot much shorter bows but for smoothness of draw and over all accuracy, the longer bow wins hands down!!

Go to the 64". You can dig a little deeper ground blind. Always hunt with what you shoot best.

I've been hunting with 66" longbows for a number of years and I don't remember a single time where the bow length was a problem.. And I hunt a lot !!
                   Good luck.

I went from 62" to 64" limbs on my TD Signature and I love it. Huge difference. A lot more comfortable to shoot. No problems kneeling or canting. And I should have a 66" longbow arriving tomorrow.

I Hunt with 64" and up recurves. Currently a 66" Silvertip takedown recurve.  Since dropping the shorter bows(58-60") back in the early 90's, I've never looked back.
Love longer bows, much more fun and easier to shoot for me.
Very personal preference however.