hey guys, I have recently started archery, with a club, mainly because I want to get into hunting. Everyone I talked to said, "You need a compound. No-one ever uses trad for hunting successfully." I figured people had been for 1000's of years. I also reckon the simpler something is the less bits to go wrong. The problem is my club, although experienced, is all about target shooting. Stand side on, use the sights etc etc etc. I read the newbies post but am looking for more good resources to get form for hunting right. It seems like it would be hard to stalk standing side-on. Oh yeah, hello from NZ

Welcome to TradGang.  Lots of info here. Go the the shooters form forum for lots of good information. Also post questions you have and you will get some well informed feedback. You are in for lots of fun.

The old saying is still true, practice, practice and then practice some more.  Good luck!!

Welcome! There is so much fun stuff to learn here.

X2 on the Shooters Form forum.       I learned a great deal over there... and here too!

Kirk

daddymonster, most of the guys who bash trad archery are just speaking out about that which they do not know. You are correct in thinking trad gear was used to feed mankind for thousands of years and still works today.

You will gets lots of good advice on this forum and most of it will revolve around a few major points:

1. Get equipment that you can handle - don't over bow yourself.

2. Tune well.

3. Practice diligently, always paying attention to form, and realize that traditional bowhunting is a close range affair.

4. Also, practice from stances and elevated locations that you are likely to encounter in the field.

5. Have confidence in your ability to learn to shoot well - it won't come overnight, but it will come.

6. When the time comes, PICK A SPOT!

7. All this time study the animals you wish to hunt so that when you go to the field, you will not be totally ignorant of the game.

8. Use trad gang as it can be a valuable resource.

9. Most importantly, HAVE FUN! Repeat, it should always be fun.

You will get a lot more detailed info from guys as you pose specific questions, but the basic concepts here will get you going in the right direction. Good luck and welcome to trad archery.

Welcome to the gang! You can definitely kill things with traditional bows       and you came to the right place. You should also get in touch with your local New Zealand Bowhunters Society, PM sent.

Welcome to the Gang from Pa.

This is the top notch site to get all the info needed!!!!  

Welcome...welcome...welcome...

See if you can get up with Jeff B.  I think he's from Aukland.  He's got a head full of knowledge.  You may have to use a rock to get it out!
Tell him JAG says hello!
Johnny/JAG

Welcome from big Wyoming. Glad your here.

Hi there-Hap

Welcome,

Also in addition to whats already been said hop on over to the shooters forum for any questions you may have on shooting in general.

Welcome. And what they all said.  

wooopsy

Gidday mate.

Hi, don't feel too alone, I am in the same boat. Where abouts are you? I am in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. I am working hard with my recurve with a goal of taking deer but getting help is hard. Mostly Olympic style at the club.
Anyhoo if I can help at all, just let me know.

There are several Tradgang members from New Zealand.

Maybe you folks can find a way to hook up even if it's just by the telephone.

Welcome to the tradgang family.      

God bless,Mudd  

welcome
In the right hands a trad bow can be deadlier than any other weapon.
You dont have to be able to split nocks , but shoot consistant and a comfortable distance.
One important lesson I figured out is that shooting targets is a lot different than shooting an animal,