Crossbow Hunting - Tips For a Safe & Successful Hunt

Before heading out on your next bow hunting trip, be sure to think about these tips to make sure that you have a safe trip. After all, a safe trip can lead to a successful hunt.

- Inspect your hunting crossbow to make sure that everything is in proper working condition.

- Use crossbow arrows that are made for your type of crossbow and support the draw length and draw weight of that crossbow.

- Always keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot.

- Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

- Never load your crossbow until you have a target in sight and are ready to shoot.

- You should never point a crossbow at a person, or anything that you do not intend to shoot. Always aim in a safe direction.

- To prevent injury to yourself, be sure to keep your fingers below the travel path of the bow string and cables.


- Inspect your shooting area to make sure that your bow limbs are free from any obstruction. If you are in a tree stand, be sure that there are no tree branches that will impede your shot.

- The hunting range for the crossbow is 40 yards and closer. Be sure to stay within this range to make sure that you maintain the effectiveness of this piece of bow hunting equipment.


- Practice! Knowing your crossbow and spending plenty of time practicing will ensure that you are ready to go for your next hunting trip. Almost by default, a crossbow hunter who practices regularly will be a safer hunter too.