If one is fortunate enough to be able to hunt during theearly and mid Fall season, one can very well consider a backedyew—one will have to handle it with some care but its hunting
qualities will be a pleasant reward. I do not recommend itfor extreme cold weather. If one can afford two hunting bows,the backed yew would be the ideal second choice.
Two types of arrows will be necessary for this field training.One will want at least one dozen of matched hunting arrows.The archer can take his choice between broad heads or bod-kin points, either of which will kill a deer if properly placed.One will also want a dozen matched field arrows. Theseshould also match the hunting arrows as to weight, length,and spine. Most reputable fletchers mark these sets with arecommendation as to what weight bows they should be shotfrom.
