Practice routines?

[Brett/IL]

I am wanting to know how you guys practice. How often do you shoot? How do you mix up your target shooting?

Right now I am shooting every day. I shoot anywhere from 12-50 arrows each time I practice. I have a Morrell Outdoor Range which has a bunch of 2" black dots on it and I have found it very helpful in teaching me to "pick a spot". I also have a homemade, cylinder shaped foam target that is 12"x16" with several dots painted on it. I throw it around the yard to practice yardage estimation. I am just wanting some new ideas and to hear how some of you more experienced guys do it. I will be heading out on Sat. to tackle my first 3-D shoot with the recurve. I am sure it will be an eye opener after shooting them with a compound for over 15 yrs.

I practice 2-3 times a week, usually 50 shots. I am doing the majority of my practice from a 15ft treestand. I use 3d targets.

[Jasonlester]

I end up getting busy this time of year and not getting a chance to do anything. When it gets closer to season I get serious about practicing. I try to get out every couple days at the least. I never paid attention to how many I shoot I just shoot until I get tired and it effects my shooting.

I'll shoot close to start and then back off as I need to for my arrows sake. I usualy get to 25-30 yards. Then I try to do some stump shooting. A Judo in the back yard it great for distance practice. I usualy pic a blade of grass or a weed etc and let it fly. Thejudo stops the arrow withoutit snaking under the grass. Itsmore fun thanflinging at a target andhelps you on judging distance, and with pickking a spot.

In fact I neverrealy worry about the distance anymore....What I mean by that is for how Ishoot I never think"OK I'm at twenty yards... I need to aim here..." etc. I just draw and release. The more you shoot the easier that is.

[Brett/IL]

ORIGINAL: bigcountry

I practice 2-3 times a week, usually 50 shots. I am doing the majority of my practice from a 15ft treestand. I use 3d targets.

I think your on the right track for hunting. The last time I hunted with a recurve that was one of the things that bit me in the butt, not practicing enough from a treestand. I couldn't believe how much higher my arrows were hitting. I plan on getting out in the next couple of weeks and pulling down one of my ladder stands that I have been wanting to move. I am going to bring it home and shoot my 3-D target out of it.

[Schultzy]

I won't pick up my bow till June or so. My bear hunting season opens Sept.1st so I usually start up around June and fire off a few arrows and gradually pick up the pace the closer hunting gets. When hunting gets here I usually shoot 10 to 12 arrows each time before I go out hunting that evening. Most of the time its from a tree stand when practicing.

When I am practicing its usually one or 2 arrows at a time when shooting. Most of the time its just one. Shooting just one at a time has made me a better shot. I think I concentrate more and focus.

[maineac]

I have been shooting a single judo arrow quite a bit (any dry day). I just walk through the fields around the house, pick a dandelion or other 'spot" and let fly. I also shoot a 3-d course. As season approaches I will set up a ladder and shoot every morning before school. the amount of arrows varies.