First and foremost, the bow hunter should see to it that heis able to handle his bow properly before going off on a hunt
for big game. Every bow hunter should make it a point topractice shooting from various positions, whenever he has theopportunity, as he is likely to get shots from every conceivableposition. It is certainly a very good idea for every bowman topractice until he can shoot reasonably well with either hand.Out on a hunt, it is occasionally necessary to shoot left handedwhen one is unable to move into position for a right handedshot without exposing himself to the game.
It is an advantage to make the arrow plate t>y fitting a pieceof soft, fluffy buckskin about the handle section of the bow atthe proper location, either sewing or gluing it in place; thisdeadens the sound of the arrow's passing the bow. A bit offluffy buckskin, wool yarn or fur fastened about the bow im-mediately below each nock where the string strikes willmuffle the snap of the bow cord there. The little round bushbuttons provided for bow hunters are excellent for this pur-pose—these will also prevent twigs and weeds from catchingunder the bow string and hindering quiet movements throughthe woods.
