Successful Trad Hunters: How do You Train? What are your Habits for Success?

[Beendare]

My Shot process will be different than someone else. Pick a couple key things that you need to focus on to execute a good shot. For example, I typically don't have a problem following through with a strong bow arm....so I don't include that. I know others that tend to peek- prematurely lowering their arm.

I haven't even shot at all this year. My shooting benefits from perfect alignment....and actually feeling back tension with little tension in my arm. My short/quick mantra is typically those two things....then bore in on the spot I want to hit.

I gap shoot so I judge the yardage and decide on a gap prior to drawing.
It's funny though, I shoot better when I focus on my form and let my peripheral vision and subconscious worry about the gap. When I focus on the gap at the arrow, I shoot a little worse for some reason.

 

[plentycoupe]

I haven’t read through all the other post but theirs is probably a ton of good advice.
Rabbit holes with trad archery go super DEEP!!

If your broadheads are shooting where your field points all I would not start trying to super tune anything. It can get expensive and frustrating. Start slow and just learn good fo before anything else!!
Again if your broadhead shoots where your field points shoot then focus on your form and shooting practice. Your arrow will do its job.

Keep your broad heads sharp.

Can get a treestand to practice elevated shots. Just move your target around below the stand and practice from it for down hill shots. Steep up hill can be a challenge if you don’t have elevation.

Extras that I carry.
1. String. Yes, shoot both of them so they are stretched and tuned correctly. Then put one in your pack and leave it there. Many have been cut by a broadhead and if you don’t have a backup your hunt is done.
2. Shooting glove or tab. Whatever you use. Shoot both so they are worn in.
3. Arm guard if you use one.
4. Bow stringer if you use one.

That’s pretty much the extras I carry.

I also by two inch elastic band material from Walmart and sew a couple to pull up and over my bicep area. If I have a baggy rain jacket on it will keep the extra material down.

I also use an arrow piggy back to carry an arrow with a judo on it for stump shooting/practice while I am hunting. And for grouse!!