RE: After the Shot. Tips for the upcoming seasons.
I'm just a rookie; in 5 years of bowhunting, only released 2 arrows. One hit a small branch that was unseen, one was a miscalculation in distance to target.
I guess what I've got to contribute is somewhere along the lines of Rob/PA Bowyer. Patience can be a great thing. Slow down! Enjoy the moments while you're stalking/tree-standing/observing a creature. It's a long wait until the following season. If you're going into it full speed, you'll drive yourself nuts waiting for the following season.
My biggest challenge this season will be self control. Can I control my stalking speed? Did I just bump an animal because I was trying to make something happen too quickly? Can I wait for a better chance to arrow this animal, or do I take a marginal shot (NO, wait!)?
All of these things mentioned here in this post will help me to control my own impatience, BEFORE and AFTER the shot.
Thanks all.
Jim.