What are the different types of bows

Bows come in many different shapes and sizes, but there are only 3 basic types for archery and hunting. There are traditional/primitive often called stickbows (longbows and recurve bows),compound bows and crossbows. You will need to check with the officials in your area to determine when and where each type is allowed to be used.

Each bow type has its own pros and cons. Mostly it depends on you wether each type will be a good fit for you. Say if you want the most challenging of bow hunts you will go with a stickbow. If you have a physical disability that would keep you from drawing a bow then you should try out a crossbow. Then ther are the compound bows these are stickbows with a whole lotta technology thrown in.

COMPOUND BOWS

CROSSBOWS

LONGBOWS and RECURVE BOWS

Most bow manufacturers have many quality products in different price ranges from which to choose. Nearly every bow hunter will tell you that the brand he/she uses is the best and the other bows are overrated. Most of the time it is the brand of bow that they first felt comfortable shooting. That is some of the passion that archery and bow hunting brings out in people.

So check out the different types of bows, and see which one will become your passion. Then head to the woods to really feel the passion of bow hunting.

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