RE: shot straight down from the stand
There are a lot of 'Rules of thumb' in this game.
A good one is.
"Don't shoot at a deer that is closerthan your stand is high".
I hunt pretty high usually 27' (the length of my pull rope) and those 5-7 yd shots are tough.
18-22 yds is my kill zone, if one makes it inside that zone, he still has to make it back out.
That very rarely happens.
Be patient, if a deer getsreal close (5yds), he almost has to give you a quartering away shot to leave.
This is usually a fatal mistake,( He is also looking away from you).
With your first hunt coming up, try and remember the difference between a rookie and a more experienced hunter is "patience".
There is no real reason to kill the first deer you see.
There is no real reason to hurry a shot.
There is no real reason to FORCE a shot.(Between tree limbs - Through a small hole in the bushes)
Before you go out think about your strengths and weaknesses.
What is your most accurate range between 15-30 yds ?
Stick to it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When you decide to shoot
Aim Small
Watch your arrow to the target
Remember to follow through !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A professional bets on 'Probabilities' an amateur bets on 'Probabilities'
Guess who wins more often
Good Luck