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Old 04-12-2004 | 12:31 PM
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GVDocHoliday
 
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Default RE: Who Practices Year-Round? Is it REALLY Necessary?

I, like ArthurP will not honestly answer this question for the same reason. I will say this though, I shoot about 40-50 arrows everyday, even during the winter. I just love shooting my bow. If I can't hit that little x-ring in a five spot target at least 4 out of 5 times at 20 yards then I'm not a happy camper. I shoot as many 3d shoots as I can through out the state and nationally as well. I shoot all hunter class and use the same exact setup for competition that I will take out into the woods, minus the broadhead for field point switch. Where I live I have the ability to practice out to 100 yards. I'm usually in a 6 inch circle consistently out to 70 and then it opens up a considerably out past 85 yards. At 100 my pin covers the whole bag so I just keep consintrating on holding it steady and I manage to hit the bag 2 out of 3 times. Would I ever ethically shoot at a deer at that range? Hell no, not even at 40. I know I can hit the 10 spot on a deer everytime at 40, but there's just too many variables.

But it all just trickles down to fun. I love shooting my bow and have the most fun doing it. It's not just another tool to extend my hunting season...archery season is my hunting season.
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