What to do BEFORE the shot
#11
RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
IMO:
#1 thing to do BEFORE the shot is know what to do AFTER the shot. No sarcasm intended. Every yearyou seethe posts about 'hit one in the _____, what do I do now?'
So everybody, could you all please know exactly what you should do in case of a not soperfect hit before you EVER set foot in the woods?
Other than that, a very common mistake I have heard of (and made myself) is not comming to full draw as soon as you are in a blind/stand and making sure you can swing your bow in all permissable directions without obstruction.
#1 thing to do BEFORE the shot is know what to do AFTER the shot. No sarcasm intended. Every yearyou seethe posts about 'hit one in the _____, what do I do now?'
So everybody, could you all please know exactly what you should do in case of a not soperfect hit before you EVER set foot in the woods?
Other than that, a very common mistake I have heard of (and made myself) is not comming to full draw as soon as you are in a blind/stand and making sure you can swing your bow in all permissable directions without obstruction.
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2007
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RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
ORIGINAL: JoeRE
IMO:
#1 thing to do BEFORE the shot is know what to do AFTER the shot. No sarcasm intended. Every yearyou seethe posts about 'hit one in the _____, what do I do now?'
So everybody, could you all please know exactly what you should do in case of a not soperfect hit before you EVER set foot in the woods?
Other than that, a very common mistake I have heard of (and made myself) is not comming to full draw as soon as you are in a blind/stand and making sure you can swing your bow in all permissable directions without obstruction.
IMO:
#1 thing to do BEFORE the shot is know what to do AFTER the shot. No sarcasm intended. Every yearyou seethe posts about 'hit one in the _____, what do I do now?'
So everybody, could you all please know exactly what you should do in case of a not soperfect hit before you EVER set foot in the woods?
Other than that, a very common mistake I have heard of (and made myself) is not comming to full draw as soon as you are in a blind/stand and making sure you can swing your bow in all permissable directions without obstruction.
#13
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RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
I have it by the numbers so to speak. 1. breath 2. hook up release, 3.pick a hair (aim big miss big aim little miss little) 4. smooth draw 5.anchor 6.AIM 7. squeeze it off.
#8, follow through.
believe it or not it makes a big difference.
Thanks.
#14
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Milwaukee WI
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RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
After being bustedfor the first couple times by smart mama does,I learned that if I turn my treestand perpendicular to the trail and use the tree as a shield to hide behind, it makes for a whole different experience. Deer don't pick you out as much and since they are oblivious to you, you have the comfort and security of doing what you gotta do without a couple or more pairs of eyes looking around. Being comfortable lends confidence which usually equals a better placed shot. The only drawback to this is the sit is uncomfortable since you have to be looking over your shoulder if you're sitting down otherwise you have to stand and face the tree.
#15
RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
The most obvious ones to me are:
Trim shooting lanes before the season starts.
Know the perimeter of your effective range. ie "If he's past the pine tree, he's too far".
Shoot your broadheads from a treestand with your complete hunting outfit on, including gloves and headgear.
Trim shooting lanes before the season starts.
Know the perimeter of your effective range. ie "If he's past the pine tree, he's too far".
Shoot your broadheads from a treestand with your complete hunting outfit on, including gloves and headgear.
#16
RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
I'll add that you should mentally map out every branch and twig between you and all of your potential shot locations. In low light and when you're excited those tiny branches tend to disappear from your vision and I'll bet it isin the top 3reasons for bad hits or total misses.
#17
RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
I didn't check the link.....but if it's the thread GregH started a while back it's saved me and a possibly a deer an unfortunate instnce (quite possibly).
As adverse as my season started.....my initial goal this season was to NOT loose an arrow (attempt a shot) that I wouldn't be proud of. I've accomplished that to date (as unlikely as they may seem, to some). I'm not ashamed of one single arrow I've shot.
THE thing that turned my season around (as far as shot selection is concerned) is picking a spot EARLY.....and committing myself to that spot from that point on.
THAT THREAD was one of the best I've ever seen in these forums.....and I thank Greg for taking the time to post it.
As adverse as my season started.....my initial goal this season was to NOT loose an arrow (attempt a shot) that I wouldn't be proud of. I've accomplished that to date (as unlikely as they may seem, to some). I'm not ashamed of one single arrow I've shot.
THE thing that turned my season around (as far as shot selection is concerned) is picking a spot EARLY.....and committing myself to that spot from that point on.
THAT THREAD was one of the best I've ever seen in these forums.....and I thank Greg for taking the time to post it.
#18
RE: What to do BEFORE the shot
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
my initial goal this season was to NOT loose an arrow (attempt a shot) that I wouldn't be proud of.
my initial goal this season was to NOT loose an arrow (attempt a shot) that I wouldn't be proud of.
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