# Bow Hunter 2017

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1140933619](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1140933619)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1140933619`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** iEntertainment Network, Inc.
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (429 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-06-23
- **First published:** 2016-10-04
- **Size:** 701 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619)
- **Website:** [http://www.ient.com](http://www.ient.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.corporate-ient.com/index.php?option=com\_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=559](http://www.corporate-ient.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=559)

## Description

Bow Hunter 2017 is a deer hunting simulation set in the Southwest and Northwest, emphasizing authentic hunting techniques such as stalking and tree stand hunts. Players choose the right bow, arrows, and camouflage to improve their shot and chase deer across more than 100 increasingly difficult hunts featuring white-tail, black-tail, and mule deer.

Competitions include tournaments against other players for in‑game rewards and real cash prizes. Bow Hunter 2017 builds on Bow Hunter 2016, with more challenging deer behavior and the need for better equipment and tactics to avoid spooking the game. Have fun and bring in your trophies!

## Rankings

- #87,713 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers mostly enjoy Bow Hunter 2017 for its fun gameplay and customization, noting camo options and various arrows add realism and depth. However, frequent pay-to-win monetization, bugs, and unstable performance dampen the experience. Players complain about being unable to load or sign in, deer that misbehave or fail to die as expected, and inconsistent arrow flight or sighting. There is repeated frustration with energy timers and long waits before re-playing, as well as concerns about currency rewards not matching progress. Overall, the concept is solid and enjoyable, but reliability and monetization need significant improvements.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging hunting gameplay
- Extensive customization options (arrows, camouflage, gear)
- Realism in equipment options (camouflage and various grain arrows)
- Shows potential to become a great game

### Cons

- Pay-to-win monetization with in-app currency that blocks progression
- Frequent bugs and stability problems (load/sign-in issues, crashes)
- Unrealistic bow mechanics and arrow flight/path (no reliable sighting, wrong arrow drop)
- Unreliable animal behavior and hit-registration problems (deer teleporting, deer running away after shots)
- Energy gating and long wait times to play

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