Originally Posted by
Brian K
I think you make a good point. I usually practice from the ground, just to work on my release, etc. However, the buck I shot this year was from a treestand. I managed to keep it together, had the buck sighted in at only about 15 yards or so, a nice quartering away shot. Right before I let the arrow go, I told myself, "Aim low." So I aimed at where I figured the heart was-- way low-- and let the arrow fly. I tried to bend at the waist, but in the heat of the moment, it's hard to remember exactly what happened. Anyway, when I recovered the deer, I was shocked how high the arrow hit! I was actually afraid that I might miss the deer low because of how I was aiming, but it ended up punching through both lungs. You can bet I'll be practicing from an elevated position this summer!
Thats the way to go,bending at the waist is only good form,but there nothing better than good old practice.IMO you should practice not only how you will be hunting,but also wearing what you will be wearing when hunting,finding out while practicing that your string hits your shirt or jacket is better than finding this out while hunting,I've had jackets,hats,gloves all effect how I shoot but thanks to practicing with them before hunting season started I never had to find out the hard way! And also practice with your broadheads I know alot of guys who will shoot 1-2 shots with there broadheads and hit the woods not me I practice the month before the season with nothing but broadheads,alittle added cost but well worth it! JMO