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Velociraptor:
Hello everybody,

I'm new in bow world,and i want to ask you:could i hunt down deer with 35 lbs homemade primitive bow?
I don't wanna hunt anything-that was theoretical question.
I found this video on youtube that looks mostly like mine bow,im not sure what's it draw weight,but since i made short bow from black locust i was lucky to found that video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c5w20cFMIU

Thank you

darwin:
Technically Yes, with perfect shot placement you could. Would I try, No. I don't have enough confidence in my shooting that Id be willing to risk a shot with that low of poundage, nor would I ever recommend a 35 lb bow for deer. In my opinion I'd want at least 45lbs and I use a 55lb bow, others with more experience may have differing opinions.

Just remember all hunters (especially bow hunters) have a responsibility towards the animals they hunt, and a poor shot that would cause a deer to be unrecoverable or worse maimed for life is something that should be avoided at all costs. 

H Rhodes:
Our state has a 35lb minimum draw weight for deer hunting. 

I watched that video and I think that bow is some heavier - maybe around 50 or more.... I didn't see the specs on it, just sort of judging by the sounds of the shot (twang of string to striking of target).  Not too scientific, I know lol... 

As far as your question, yes, I would say one could kill a deer with a 35lb bow.  That said, I would say that everything would have to be done right, razor sharp point, good shot placement, and a 35lb bow which has excellent cast per pound of draw weight...   Personally, I would want has much weight as I could draw on a cold morning before a warm up, and that I could shoot accurately.  For me, that is high forties to high fifties.  I bet if you took a poll on this site that you would find 90% of these guys hunt with bows between 45lbs and 55lbs of draw weight.   

seabass:
ohio has a 40# minimum.

Knapper:
Oklahoma has a 40# min. As well. That should tell us something. And a 7/8 min on broad head diam.
Knapper

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