I like to practice enough that the archery part of it is second nature and subconsious. One less thing to worry or think about. It's like a motor skill for me. When I a see a deer and draw on it, the rest just happens. I don't have to think about my form or anchor or anything else, I just aim. I don't even remember shooting half the time. And I don't have to be concerned whether I will make the shot either. I decide that before I draw the bow. If I'm not absolutely sure, I don't do it. I don't really have a problem with buck feaver or anything like that either. I am pretty calm until after the shot. Then my heart races and I get all shakey. I think practice helps a little with that.


That's a personal thing though. My buddy doesn't shoot all year long. He gets his bow out around august and makes sure everything is good to go for the october 1 opener. He doesn't seem to have any trouble taking deer either. He doesn't play with his equipment like I do either. He has had the same set up for like 10 years. I'm always dinking with mine. He is more into the hunting aspect of it, where I am more into the archery aspect of it. To each his own.

You should shoot enough to where you don't have to think about everything in your shot sequence though I feel. If that means 100 arrows a year, or every day of the year. Everyone is different I guess.

Paul