I used to make the mistake of practicing before the season and
once the season began I quit practicing. I usually start shooting
in June. I use only one or two arrows when practicing. (tend to be
more relaxed when shooting fewer arrows at a time.) I practice from
the ground until a few weeks before the season opener and then I
hit the tree stand in the backyard. Once Im in form and shooting well
I only shoot about 10 shots a session. If I shoot more I tend to get
tired near the end and start shooting sloppy which decreases my confidence. I like to quit while im still hitting the bull. I shoot
a variety of targets but strictly deer target just before and during
the season. When the season starts I might shoot 3 or 4 times before each hunt to stay in tune but thats about it.
I believe its the quality of the practice and not
neccesarily the quantity.