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Has anyone hunted with short native american style bow?

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Kegan:
The main reason most folks don't consider NA archery is for the simple facts that A. a face anchor is easier to aim with, and B. a longer draw is one of the easiest and truest ways to get more power for hunting. So most folks find it preferable.

dogwood3:
I agree the long draw is an easy way to increase velocity, but I'm not sure it is the most accurate aiming method for hunting.  I remember Jay Massey said his accuracy improved when he shortened his draw and went to "floating" anchor point.  I've noticed a draw with the base of the thumb at the chin is pretty good at objects at close range. 

Kegan:
I for one suffered alot of grief until I extended my draw (about 3.5" total when I was done). I wound up putting alot less stress on my joints and muscles and became much more comfortable- even with my heavier bows (70-85#). More comfortable, slightly better penetration, and more accurate- all plusses. It's all an alignment thing. Proper form is proper because it takes advantage of bone structure to put less effort in the muscles and help make you more consistent.

Of course, if you can maintain proper accuracy, then you can shoot how you choose :).

huntertrapper:
My first and only bow ive made that was good enough for hunting is 54" and at around 54 or 55 pounds. I killed a groundhog with it and ive hunted turkeys. i would back if it i was you if you make one. Mine has cracks on the back of it but i wrapped them with artifcial sinew and glue.

donnieonetrack:
I hunted with a 48" sinew backed bow drawing around 47# @ 22" last year with total confidence.  I hunted public land and never had a shot but, I can hit very well out to 25-30 yards.  20 yards would be me cutoff for big game.  It takes a lot of work to become proficent with short daw bows but it's doable.  If you stay with one bow you get pretty good in a short time.  I wrap sinew around the arrow shaft at 22" and when I feel the sinew I know I'm at full draw and let go, also my thumb joint is in the corner of my month.  My arrows are about 30" long and weigh around 600 grains which also helps with accuracy, short arrows are very hard for me to be accurate.   

If you want to hunt with short draw bows just shoot them and get comfortable with the draw length.

Take care,

Don

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