805Bowhunter
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For those of us who are headed out into the elk woods this year...it is very close!! A few days for some in fact. I'm headed to Wy for two weeks mid-September. Having my coffee this morning I was thinking about the things that I feel very confident in this year vs the things that my nerves are working on this year. What are you confident in this year? Gear? Equipment? Shooting? etc.. vs the things you are "nervous" about this year?
For me my confidence is in:
1) My kids being a bit older now so it being "easier" to leave the house without feeling like I should be at home helping...I feel like I can really go this year with no regrets.
2) My spot...I have a great spot that I have hunted for many years over that has always produced great opportunities at good elk
3) Equipment/clothes/bow...I finally feel like I have a good system for any weather that can happen in Sept. Broadheads have been flying perfect out of the Hoyt for the past 3 months.
4) Hunting Partner...great hunting partner this year who elevates my game.
5) Physical Shape: Ive never been in this good of "hunting" shape before.
Nerves:
1) Making the shot....I haven't hunted as much as I usually have going into elk season and I am hoping things click back to instinct when there my pin hits fur. I want to make sure I shoot via my process vs rushing the shot.
2) Getting it done on a 6pt. Really want a 6pt this year but love elk meat more. I'm hoping I can have the patience for a 6.
Where's your confidence and where's your nerves?
Best of luck this fall everyone! Always appreciate the forum for help throughout the year in prep for this. Cant wait to be out there!
For me my confidence is in:
1) My kids being a bit older now so it being "easier" to leave the house without feeling like I should be at home helping...I feel like I can really go this year with no regrets.
2) My spot...I have a great spot that I have hunted for many years over that has always produced great opportunities at good elk
3) Equipment/clothes/bow...I finally feel like I have a good system for any weather that can happen in Sept. Broadheads have been flying perfect out of the Hoyt for the past 3 months.
4) Hunting Partner...great hunting partner this year who elevates my game.
5) Physical Shape: Ive never been in this good of "hunting" shape before.
Nerves:
1) Making the shot....I haven't hunted as much as I usually have going into elk season and I am hoping things click back to instinct when there my pin hits fur. I want to make sure I shoot via my process vs rushing the shot.
2) Getting it done on a 6pt. Really want a 6pt this year but love elk meat more. I'm hoping I can have the patience for a 6.
Where's your confidence and where's your nerves?
Best of luck this fall everyone! Always appreciate the forum for help throughout the year in prep for this. Cant wait to be out there!