Fall Bow Hunt

Fall bow hunters will have an endless supply of various oak trees to hunt over at Great Southern Outdoors. These species of oaks are: White Oak, Red Oak, Penn Oak, Saw Tooth Oak, and Live Oak. The sound of acorns dropping in the fall is a dinner bell for our whitetail deer.

One advantage of a fall bow hunt for a mature whitetail buck at Great Southern Outdoors is that the bucks are still in what we call, “bachelor groups”. This means you will see numerous bucks together in a group, opposed to the rut when the bucks have separated and are running alone.

The thrill and adrenaline rush of shooting a buck at 20 yards with a bow cannot be described with words. Only hunters can appreciate the silence of the woods, the footsteps of a whitetail deer, the thrill of the harvest, and the memories that are weaved in between.

Bow Maintenance

Bow maintenance is a tedious and time consuming process. Without proper bow maintenance, a hunter could have a very disappointing hunt.  

A compound bow should go through a weekly  maintenance check. Bowstrings and cables are to be waxed to prevent fraying or wearing. Look on the strings for any frayed or fuzzy parts, if found these parts should be waxed heavily.

Bow Cams have bushings that need to be oiled using suggested bow oil. Bow oil should be applied to the axles or bushings after a few uses. Some bows may not require oil so check with the manufacturer first.

Check Bow limbs for cracks or any sign of wear, this should be done before and after each use. If cracks occur, take your bow to a professional for further examination.

Check to make sure all bolts are tightened on your bow, such as the arrow rest or sight. Make wiping down your bow before and after each use to remove all dirt and grit part of your regular bow maintenance. These steps will help extend the life of the bow and keep it performing at the highest level.

For the best performance in the field, practice shooting your bow weekly from different distances and angles. This will simulate realistic situations and will help improve accuracy. Besides practicing at the standard increments of 10, 15, 25, and 30 yards, try to practice increments such as 17, 23, or 37. Shoot your bow from an elevated position as well as a flat shooting position. This will help to ensure you do not miss the buck of a lifetime or misplace a shot.

We invite you to come and hunt at Great Southern Outdoors not just  for a fantastic fall bow hunt, but rifle hunts as well.

For more information, please contact Ginger at 334-738-5066 or email ginger@greatsouthernoutdoors.com

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