How many of you have been practicing as if you were in a hunting situation? Since last season ended most of my practice has been from on the ground and standing up, with a few sessions from a tree stand both standing and sitting.
With the season getting closer I have been spending more time in the backyard treestand. I vary the distances by moving my targets around. I have also started shooting my trad gear from a kneeling postition since I plan to hunt with it from a natural ground blind. I have also been shooting broadheads from both bows. I'm just over 2 months out from my opener here in Tx. Its time to start thinking and practicing more like a hunter and not so much like an archer.
Last but certainly not least, is low light practice. What with temps breaking 100 the past few days getting out in low light conditions is not only more realistic of possible hunting scenarios it is also much more comfortable. I've been going out about 15 minutes before sunset and shooting until I can no longer see my pins well enough to make the shot.
As the season gets closer and temps cool a bit I'll start wearing a mask and long sleeves to make my practice even closer to hunting conditions.
Above all I have fun!