Who has hunted bison with a bow?

[Shedrock]

Thanks' Smallwood, I searched for an anatomy picture and couldn't find one. That's exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks' for the replies folks.

[Smallwood]

Larry, that is too cool!
 

[Phil Tuccillo]

Shedrock, did'nt you draw a sheep tag for this year also? What a year man! Either way please share some pics and stories.
                          Thanks,Phil

[Shedrock]

Yes, what a year!

I would love to share pics with you all. I need to learn how to post pics here. I'm not very computer savvy, just a hunter.

[Blake]

Tracy, I shot one a couple of years ago with a WW on a carbon arrow from a 66# Yellowstone Longbow.  I had it on video.  It was 36 seconds from the time the arrow hit until the bull fell over.  The Woodsman did a great job.
Blake

[Mike Vines]

I plan on doing a "harvest" hunt for one this fall, and I'm planning on using my 51# Hill bow with 160 gr Grizzly heads.  I'll let you all know what happens when I'm done.

[cacciatore]

Great story larryh.

[jcar315]

First and foremost CONGRATS!!!!

Great thread with super info from guys in the know.

I can dream......

[Gun]

The woodsman will work fine. I use 55-60# bows. I shot a cow bison on a "harvest" hunt a few years back with one. Arrow went clean thru and buried in the dirt. 5 moose so far with 3 blades too. No problems. Shoot what your comfortable with.

[Danny Rowan]

Killed mine with a 63# Robertson, 650 gr lam birch arrow with a 200 gr Ace super express on the front for a total arrow weight of 850 gr. Shot distance was around 25 yards. Shot went through the elbow and heart and he was down in very short order, the head was still shaving sharp when removed from him.

[3arrows]

The two blade will always be sharper.

[Terry Green]

Originally posted by 3arrows:
The two blade will always be sharper.

Yep, maybe so, but make sure is a DURABLE sharp edge.  I can make one so sharp its NOT durable, and will roll at the 1st sign of a rib.

A razor blade is very sharp....but not very durable as a broadhead application.

[3arrows]

2 blade = razer blade,you lost me on that one.

[PowDuck]

Originally posted by 3arrows:
2 blade = razer blade,you lost me on that one.

The angle of the grind on a razorblade is very fine. Extremely sharp but not very durable when/if it hits a bone. The edge will "roll" or dull very quickly.

A broadhead blade would have a greater angle on the grind that would withstand more "abuse" when going through the intended animal.

[Shedrock]

Please guys, no debate on which head is sharper. I am just wanting to hear first hand experience hunting bison, and what bow weight, arrow weight, and broadhead used.

I can get a 3 blade really sharp 3arrows. I have had them blow through countless deer, antelope, elk, and other game. Sometimes the Woodsman still feels sharp enough to kill again without resharpening. (not that I would ever try that)

Have you shot a bison 3arrows? Please tell me your experience.

Thanks' for all the replies. I want the best for this animal. I do not want him looking like a quillpig! I like one shot kills. We, (Bowhunters Of Wyoming), worked for years to be able to use archery equiptment for bison hunting, I do not want to mess up anything.

Thank you

Tracy

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Shedrock:
 We, (Bowhunters Of Wyoming), worked for years to be able to use archery equiptment for bison hunting, I do not want to mess up anything.

Thank you

Tracy

That is how screwed up our system is.  The Indians have done it for generations, and then we come in and decide it is no longar an acceptable way to kill an animal.  Involve politics, and everything gets screwed up.

[Shedrock]

I agree Grapes.

[3arrows]

Tracy,I guess i out of my leauge with the other guys.The biggest i shot is moose,but i will stand behind my first post.

[Shedrock]

Anyone else have a story to share?

[Leland]

Try to avoid a quartering away shot,the ribs are heavy and close together.A broadside shot in the right spot will put a bison down quick.Hunt safe and Good Luck!
Leland