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Old 09-29-2007 | 05:33 AM
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Default RE: Dealing with nerves

Very good advice and often an overlooked aspect of bowhunting.


If someone says that they weren't excited they're either lying or shouldn't be hunting.
However I'm either lying or shouldn't be hunting because I really don't get nervous or "buck fever" at all[8D][:-]. I dont' even think my heart rate goes up one iota from the time I see adeer I want to shoot and the time I release my arrow. Everything seems to slow down and it's cool and calm.

After the shot is a different story. I nearly fall out of my stand after every shot because I'm shaking so bad and nervous. I take a paper bag with me for my hyperventilating after the shot. My mouth gets dry and I can't control my shakes and breathing I guess I just do it backwards.
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