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Old 11-05-2008 | 07:41 AM
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HammytheHunter
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Default RE: how to draw back

ORIGINAL: Deer Duster
when i see a deer i start to breath heavy and shake. what can fix that? please help.
If the day comes that you don't get that feeling... then that is the day I think one should put the bow or gun down.

As for the drawing... like some have said, it sounds like your poundage could be too high or you could just be drawing when the deer is in the open. Like everyone else, I prefer to draw when the deers head is behind something, down or looking away. BEFORE a deer is even in site... I run through scenarios of areas that might allow me ample chance to draw back without being caught. I agree that cover is a key, however, I don't believe you need to be in the thickest part of the woods to be successful with a bow.

Like others have mentioned... practice, practice, practice. Usually before the season starts I shoot at my 3D target by thinking to myself its a real life situation. I practice all types of angles and other things. I would begin practicing drawing controlled and fluid on my 3D target. While practicing... think of the target as a live deer.... so that you try to move as little as possible when drawing back. Also work on controlling your breathing in practice. You might not shake in practice... but knowing that you can control your breathing in ANY situation is great,

Good luck.
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