Customer Reviews

Fundamentals of Bowhunting

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Since I got my first compound bow this winter I researched at the library for books for beginners. I found this book and have not been willing to return it to the library. It is such a valuable reference I decided I should buy a copy. It covers information on proper stance and release, tuning your bow, what equipment and accessories are best for a certain person or situation, as well as hunting techniques. Dwight Schuh knows his stuff.

I was impressed by the depth and breadth of the authors knowledge and presentation. It is quite readable and I will use it as a reference for years to come. Some of the advise was related to locale though. I took to heart his "stump shooting" concept as a fine idea and now that I am scouting and setting up my fall hunts I took my bow and some fields points. A hint from and eastern bow hunter... You'll have a hard time getting those arrows out of a hardwood stump! GREAT BOOK!

This book was written in the late 1980's. Archery and deer hunting have progressed a great deal in the last 20 years.

Bows have changed, the arrows have changed, scent blocking clothing has been introduced and ground blinds have also given hunters additional choices.

On the positive side the author does know how to hunt and shoot and does a good job explaining how to do the same to the reader. An updated edition would be a very good idea.

The book is great, it has tons of very useful information presented in an orderly sequence. Some of the examples about compound bows were probably accurate when the book was originally written but the techneques for properly shooting a bow are timeless. You can not go wrong getting this book. If you are a novice at archery you need this book. I had previously borrowed this book from the library and after reading it the first time I knew I had to have it for reference. I ordered the book on January 3rd from Backpack Books and received it January 8th. It is just like new, in perfect condition. I couldn't be happier.

I am Dwight Schuh's daughter (that's me on the dedication page!), and I think that this an excellent book for those who want to know, well, the fundamentals for bowhunting. My dad knows what he is talking about, and anyone who reads this book will definitely come out a better bowhunter.