Practicing during hunting season?

[rhendrix]

How many of you guys keep shooting during hunting season, I was shooting 50 arrows every day (exept the days I was on shift) before September, when I got back from Utah I slacked off and have shot maybe once a week and it shows. Just went to the 60 yard mark and I was all over the place.

 

[CaseyU]

I will be honest. I missed out on archery season because of work and the wife had a rifle tag. Spent some time for that hunt and in the middle of purchasing a house. I dont think i shot my bow since august but life happens. Your better for it than me. But i will come around. Wife gave me permission in this new house to set up 20 yard lane in new basement. Its big. :beer:

 

[jmez]

I shoot pretty much every day right through the season.

 

[Snipershirt]

Shoot year round however a bit less during hunting season...since moving to Alaska my hunts are spread out versus being able to do evening hunts and such so I have to shoot between hunts to keep me sane!

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[greyghostnw]

i use to shoot everyday but find i do not need to. during hunting season i shoot befor and after every outing in the woods regardless of bumping my bow or not. i shoot a few arrows every week but not everyday. as long as i am hitting my point of aim at every distance i feel good and hang it up. i have shot thousands of arrows though so my anchor point is sizzled into me..... another reason to shoot often is to check your strings stretch. they do regardless of what people say and or the brand of string witch in time be it from shooting or weather will do, therefor your point of impact will need to be re assest in your pins. although very minimal to keep those long shots easy its a must.... i love archery so shooting is just fun but whatever gives you your content feeling..........

 

[Elkfitness]

During my hunts I shoot just a handful of times during the week. I have two weeks to elk hunt every year. I shoot 1-2 arrows once I get to my spike camp. I then try to shoot every few days just to make sure I'm still on and to keep the in the groove. With the steepness of the mountain hunts and the potential shots, I think it's great to pull out the rangefinder, range a steep uphill or downhill shot, and shoot an arrow. Keeps me confident.

 

[justinspicher]

As a recurve shooter I feel I will need to shoot more to keep my form in check and keep my consistency for each shot true. I try and shoot a handful of arrows each morning before work.

 

[123 4/8 P&Y]

I never go to the range during the season. I have a small target that I haul around during whitetail season. Right before I head to the stand on afternoon sits I'll fling a half dozen arrows (if I have time). It lets me know my bow hasn't been bumped out of adjustment.

 

[justin davis]

I think it is very important to continue to practice through out the season. It doesn't make any sense to practice year round and then when hunting season comes stop shooting. Alot of guys do that. But I think its important to keep shooting. Keep that muscle memory and concentration

 

[Nick Muche]

^^^What he said....

Shoot often. Doesn't have to be every day, but that will only help you if you can find the time to sqeeze a few shots in. Too much time and money is invested for us to hunt, need to make sure everything is ready to rock!

 

[aron]

I am guilty of not shooting much once season starts but do feel its important to continue shooting throughout the season. It doesn't have to be much.

 

[5MilesBack]

I might shoot a few judo shots throughout the day if I'm nowhere near the elk. I also shoot a few in camp if I make it back during the day at all. But beyond that I don't shoot too much during the season unless I'm at home.

 

[robby denning]

I learned years ago reading articles from Chuck Adams that we can't quit shooting during hunting season. I tried to prove him wrong, but he was right! Even in the backcountry, I try and shoot a few arrows every day. Most mornings, before the hunt, I'll at least draw my bow, settle into my anchor and mentally shoot. It helps.

 

[KMT]

I try to shoot during the week during the season. I almost never shoot targets while I'm hunting. I leave camp before daylight and return after dark.

 

[ChanceH]

I definitely do not shoot as much as I did in the summer, but here in Texas during our deer season, were talking 15-20 yard shots. So its easy to get a little lazy about range time! Though I do try to shoot as much as possible to keep the muscle memory, anchor, release, ect. That stuff goes out the window with any case of "buck fever" and it sure helps to have it ingrained in your brain from all the practicing.