Youth bows

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jpbowhunter

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Hi again everyone,
This topic is probably the most important to me that I've put on this forum.
Next year my little brother is turning 12 which is the legal minimum for deer hunting in my state. I love teaching him to hunt and now that I've just bought a tree stand and plan on doing a bit of filming with him, hopefully I want to get him his first deer.
Since I started using a bow he has become a fanatic as well and we all chipped in and bought him a 29lb youth bow for his bday this year.
My question is what minimum poundage do you think would be effective with close shots (under 20 yards) on whitetail sized animals (want to take him after fallow)?
Would the 29lbs bow be enough or should we get him something better? If so any recommendations for a good youth bow?


Really appreciate any help,
thanks
JP
 
Good point! I should add in my state it's a minimum of 45lbs on fallow and 55lbs on reds. But in SA where I plan on taking him there is no legal minimum.
Do you think a 12 year old could comfortably pull back a 40lb bow or would it be a bit much for him? He pulls his 29lb no worries.
 
Check out the new Hoyt Ignite. 


From the Hoyt website


Ignite™ is the perfect HOYT bow that does it all for that growing bowhunter. Ignite features an incredible 19 to 30 inch draw range with one cam and an astounding 15 to 70 pounds draw weight, all in one bow. Legendary HOYT reliability. Low-torque grip. Tech Riser and Split Limb technology. Ignite is packed with features to start them right, shoot their best and keep up as they grow - all at an unbelievable price. Let your archery passion catch fire with Ignite.
 
i agree with spot n stalk first check your local laws and im sure he wants it bad so buy some rubber bands and put him to working out ;)
 
I really like the Mission bows. They are super adjustable and very easy to use and maintain.


I bought a Mission Craze for my daughters. They both have started around the 20 lb weight and now my 11yr old can shoot 30lbs and my 13yr old can easily handle 40-45lbs.


In MN, the minimum is 30lbs. I would say 15yds is the max at the distance. There just isn't enough energy past that.
 
Many manufacturers are now making youth bows with huge draw length and weight adjustments. I have 3-kids from 9-13 with 2 left handers and one right handed. This past season I decided on a crossbow (they are legal during archery season in PA) while not my first choice, it is the most economical choice that works for all three, since I can only take one at a time according to the law.
I would much rather get them bows, but I cant afford to get them each their own bow right now.  Here are a list of bows I have considered.
#1 Hoyt Ignite I have heard around $299 for bare bow (I am a hoyt man so it is my first choice)
#2 Diamond Infinite edge $349 for a package with bow sight rest and quiver.
#3 Bear Apprentice II $229 for the package (may be best for smaller kids)
I have checked the local classifieds for used youth bows, and they seem to hold their value better than adult bows, so the may be an OK investment and upgrade to a fitted bow when they get serious.
The minimum weight to hunt deer with in PA is 40#.
 
FYI: Parker puts out a good youth bow that can later, with the purchase of new limbs, serve as a great hunting starter.  It's also pretty easy on the pocket book. I got one a year ago for my now six year old and he loves it.  It is very easy to set up, like most bows are these days, and the future conversion option made it an attractive purchase.  The additional limbs were another 40 bucks.  I also like the Mission line from Matthews.  That is what I've got my wife started with.  It was nice to have in elk camp as an emergency backup too.  Very adjustable.  It was a bit too heavy for my son thus the purchase of both.
 
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