What makes a good hunting bow?

[BrushWolf]

Been tinkering around with setups. Got me to thinking what does most people look for in a new hunting bow?
Could be name brand, wood combo's, looks,functional, recurve or longbow. What's everyone's thoughts?

[woodchucker]

I have, and had, lots of hunting bows over many years.
I have come to believe that it is not the bows itself... But the confidence you have in it

[Gordon Jabben]

I have been lucky to find two really great bows in the last month or two.  With age, I have had to drop weight.  What I like about them is that they shoot a wide range of spines in wood arrows, very quiet, light physical weight, and no stacking. For what ever reason, one shoots high for me while the other, like the old saying, hits where I'm looking.  I'll probably sell the high shooting one although it's about perfect in every way and is a beautiful bow, just hits higher than I'm used to.   

[LookMomNoSights]

I have, and had, lots of hunting bows over many years.
I have come to believe that it is not the bows itself... But the confidence you have in it

I like that Woodchucker!  A lot to be said for that element...... if a bow just fits you just right in all the right ways it becomes a sort of extension of your self.  And that's the bow you'll take care of business with 

[Pine]

I like short bows.
31 flavors of ice-cream, which one is the best?

[Terry Green]

The one you shoot the best!!!!!

[BrushWolf]

I agree it's the one you have confidence in. Out like some 30 bows I own all made by myself I have favorites. Some are definitely go to bows. Just was looking for what makes you wanna shoot one bow over another. Myself has progressed to a shorter static tip design. I'm into the pretty but not to undermine a quick and quiet shooter. I perfer a 3 piece recurve over a longbow. 

[Maclean]

For me, a good hunting bow is short, maneuverable, lightweight, quiet, fast, and accurate. Takedowns are a huge plus when traveling, either flying or packing into the backcountry.

[Duker]

I like a bow that :::::
Feels good
Shoots good
and Looks good 

[trad_bowhunter1965]

My 2 cent limbs have to have bamboo core

[ESP]

I tend to like thinner deflexed risers. 

[Friend]

There are many characteristics that make up a great hunting bow.
My number one overall choice is the one that shoots as natural in the field as it does on the range.