I'm new to bow hunting...in fact I've never shot the bow yet

It's a used 2007 Ross Cardiac that a friend helped put together for me according to my DL...He did all the proper tuning, etc. then sent it to me USPS...I live in another state...

My question is...Can one just check out a DVD or an archery forum of sorts to get info/details in proper shooting form and do well???

I don't know anyone who could provide me instruction on shooting my bow...

Any help here would be appreciated

You should go to an archery pro-shop if you have them in Hawaii or got to a local archery range and meet some guys who might be able to help. I'd also suggest taking the IBEP course if you want to hunt with the bow. If you don't have any IBEP instructors in the area I'll be glad to come and certify you!! Just take me hunting with you

good luck in your "quest"

the chef

Another great place to learn stuff is you tube.

Thank you brother I appreciate your advice

I sure hope that you have a good experience with your bow... not having tried it out before you bought it. When I bought my new bow last year, I must have tried out at least 20 different bows till I found one that fit and felt good to me and had features that I wanted.

Shooting a compound is easy to learn quickly. It's getting good at it that takes lots of time and practice. As you practice, pay special attention to your shooting form. Your grip, your grip as/after you release, anchor point on your cheek, your release, how you line up your sight pin with your peep, etc. Every little thing. Spend time focusing on these things and making sure you do them the exact same way every time. It will make your shot placement MUCH more consistent.

Shoot with an "open hand" meaning, don't grip the bow tightly, just let it rest in the web of your hand. I used to shoot with a completely open hand (fingers outstretched), but over time, found that I have better accuracy if I have my hand closed with my fingertips just touching the front of the riser. That's just me though. Try different grips to see what works best for you. Just don't grip it tightly. That causes you to torque the bow and puts the string/sight/rest/arrow slightly out of alignment.

Use your arms and back to draw the bow, and once your at full draw, relax your string arm and use your back muscles to hold the draw. Much less fatigue on your muscles and also helps you hold the bow more steadily. After I get done practicing I'm usually sore between my shoulder blades.

Practice and consistent form will have you hitting two inch bulls from 40 yards before you know it.

Learning to shoot a compound is pretty easy for most people, Learning to bow hunt, not so easy, it ain't just shooting arrows in the direction of animals. I actually know quite a few bowhunters in HI, most of them are shooting stickbows however. Finding a mentor would be your far and away best bet. The Professional Bowhunters website had a whole series about hunting in Hawaii, it is very traditional bow oriented, but not exclusive.