Experience VS shot selection
12-20-2006, 07:55 PM
#24
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: Experience VS shot selection
TJ
I am baking cookies for my daughters party , so I am not giving 100% focus
Len
I think this sums it up, well put
I am baking cookies for my daughters party , so I am not giving 100% focus
Len
Shot selection is the best shot you've got under the circumstances. The question I ask myself in a split second, based on my experience, is whether or not the percentages are high enough for me to pull the trigger. The ethics of the shot is something that only you can determine and something that you mayhave to live with the rest of your life.
12-20-2006, 08:16 PM
#25
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Idaho
Posts: 2,072
RE: Experience VS shot selection
To me the definition of an ethical shot is:
The soft route to the boiler room, that I know I can hit. If there is any doubt that it can be done, I don't take the shot.
This confidenceCAN increase with time. It is not experience alone though that will increase this confidence. I know some seasoned hunters who still choke at the moment, and some beginners who will slam it home every time.
It all boils down to the individual, and his own personal capabilities and knowledge of what he or she is up against.
The soft route to the boiler room, that I know I can hit. If there is any doubt that it can be done, I don't take the shot.
This confidenceCAN increase with time. It is not experience alone though that will increase this confidence. I know some seasoned hunters who still choke at the moment, and some beginners who will slam it home every time.
It all boils down to the individual, and his own personal capabilities and knowledge of what he or she is up against.
12-20-2006, 08:26 PM
#26
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 4,668
RE: Experience VS shot selection
ORIGINAL: Germ
Atlas were I have the issue who decsides what is good or bad?
Atlas were I have the issue who decsides what is good or bad?
Atlas made a terrific shot this year by his descrption, one I would not even consider to take. Does that make it a bad shot? I think it's not my place to judge anyone's shot as good or bad. I have my defination and Atlas has his.
This is the quicksand grey area I tried to avoid earlier.
One point not covered is how equipment these days factors into people's belief in what they can or can't do from the treetops. My Summit had as much to do with my deer kill this year as anything else...........if I was in a little portable or something that deer walks. Fast bows, big sharp heads, sturdy stands and good camo all lead to increased confidence (right or wrong).
12-20-2006, 08:39 PM
#28
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 4,668
RE: Experience VS shot selection
ORIGINAL: Len in Maryland
A hunter should practice the way he hunts. Full hunting gear/clothing, treestand shooting if he/she uses one, bending and twisting during the shot, and something I do to add confidence - rapid shooting. Too many stand on level ground two weeks before the season starts, in short sleeve shirts, and shoot at paper.
A hunter should practice the way he hunts. Full hunting gear/clothing, treestand shooting if he/she uses one, bending and twisting during the shot, and something I do to add confidence - rapid shooting. Too many stand on level ground two weeks before the season starts, in short sleeve shirts, and shoot at paper.
IMO this is as important if not more.......then anything else.
Nice to see someone else does the rapid shooting thing too
That is an eye opener for people who have never done it..........again, not really sure why because as we all know deer NEVER surprise you and appear out of nowhere giving you only 2-3 seconds to make and execute about a 10 step process under stressful conditions.That doesn't happen much............they all come out and stand broadside right at 20 yards just like that Delta Backyard Buck you have at home