Bow Season Preparation...

[Hogdude1234]

Hey Guys, this forum topic is to tell us how much you prepare for the game you are in pusuit of with your stick and string. How much do you shoot your bow? Do you practice shooting from ground blinds, tripods, or in an other real hunting situations? Maybe you attend 3D archery shoots to hone your archery skills. Let us know of the methods you use to get ready to give yourself the best chance at that trophy of a lifetime!!!! We may all be able to learn a thing or two from each other. Thanks, Shane (Hogdude1234)

[dougepooo]

I sould but I almost never practice. Never at all in the hot summer months.

[Hogdude1234]

I try to shoot at least 100 arrows a week...maybe 20-30 per practice session. Sometimes I will only take one arrow out to my range and shoot it...this keeps me from just flinging arrows...I have one shot and one shot only to put it in the kill zone. I feel it makes me focus more and adds a real life hunting situation in the mix. It is that first arrow that counts right? I usually shoot from 20, 30, & 40 yards, then I go back and shoot 25, 35, & 45 yards. This is good practice at "gaping" I guess you call it. I shoot standing, kneeling, on one knee, on two knees, sitting in a chair, etc...Since I got my bow light I have been practicing at night to get familiar with it. I also attend as many 3D shoots as I can. I enjoy the challenge and it helps me at judging distance. I have yet to set up a tripod or pop up at my range, but I bet I do someday. I thought about using my climbing stand to climb the power pole, but my wife shot that idea down!!!! LMAO!!!! I just enjoy shooting my bow and getting the extra practice is a bonus...

[txbhunter1]

I usually shootan hr and a half at least every night if possible starting in May. From elevated stands attached to trees in my front yd to standing, kneeling, 1 knee, sitting. 20-40 yds. Ialso practice a long slow draw and hold to get some hold time for those "have to draw early" situations. You can also turn your targets to give you that qtr'ing to and away shots if you have the room to doso.Ihave some therabands(BigRubber Bands)from when Ihad shoulder surgery that Iuse alot in the off season to strengthen my shoulders and back muscles in prep for the season. One thing Ihave learned also, isthat if you go out and do alot of shooting without stretching first, you could tear a shoulder and then be out for the season. Start out your bows at a lower poundage at first and work up to what you had the prior yr. You will do alot better when it finally gets here. Just my personal observations and practices.

[rusa7476]

i actually shoot year round. Granted it is only a 20yrd range but it gets the job done for now. THis way i stay focused and tune in to what i need to fix. today i reallized that the reason my arrows kept shifting right was because i had a put release and was over extending my draw by a half inch. But i agree with gary practicing your slow pull and hold really helps. i personally add breathing, inhale with draw exhale with release. i try to pluck atleast three times a week....

[Jimmie]

I practice pretty close daily in the back yard from 15-50yds (could shoot further; don't need to @ this time); shooting from the ground, top of the trailer, Strongbuilt16ft tripod and from the patio (need to kool down, it's getting hotter) - got to shoot the angles...

[USHogOutfitters]

I like to hunt birds, fish, and other small game with a bow. I practice how I hunt. I use many drills that represent the actual hunt and different situations that may pop up.

[Keechi]

shooting from a elevated location is important.I even used to climb up on the roof and get the kids to retrieve the arrows and bring them up a ladder for me.You need to shoot at every angle you can ,deer and hogs look alot different when you are up high.

[papaphil]

I practice about 1 hour every evening

[BestCresting09]

1 hour or so 3 days out of the week @ various distances. predetermined points then just walk and wing em the last few rounds. I need to start shooting from different elevations, including longer up hill shots etc.. my 2 cents!!!!