RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

I think the addiction has over ridden the heat. We have been out practicing 3 or 4 times a week. Yesterday, we went to the rod and gun club and walked through their course. It was hot, but we had a good time.

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

I hear ya with the heat but it also helps condition the mind along with the body. You guys preach about patience and control when afield so I look at it as just another way to better myself as a archer and hunter. Moving through the 3D course with sweat pouring off me as I negotiate my shots only makes me more confortable and confident when the moment of truth comes. Plus you burn more calories and can dehydrate faster in cold weathertrying to stay warm. Fact is it kinda crazy to go out and bare this heat but I take the positive and look at it as a opportunity to get better. JMHO

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

Only to see why I haven't moved to someplace with decent weather.

Like Texas, or New Mexico, or Arizona.

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

God bless Texas.

(now the question is when can I afford topack my stuff and go.)

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

Someone made a good point about it being a mental thing. I guess I'll force myself to go out back tomorrow night. NOw the only thing to worry about is the skeeters!!!! They really stink where I'm at.[&:]

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

Tell me about it. Skeeters are the only thing I dread about this weather.
I don't know how many foggers I've used this summer. A few bottles of deet and my Thermacel has gotten a good workout also.
(that's in addition to the spraying done by the township here)

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

Actually, Tx has some of the lowest Cost-of-Living in the nation.... as long as you dont want ag land in the hill country...

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

I shoot at the shop, and in my apartment. I get 16-17 yards in the apartment which is plenty for practice on a 3 spot target.

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DANG HOT!!!

I finally said the heck with it, and joined the St. Louis Bowhunters club this weekend. I'll just shoot at the indoor range in St. Charles until it gets cool enough outside to go back to the outdoor ranges.

RE: finding it hard to go out to practice
 

I just shoot form in the basement when it is extreme (cold,hot,raining,snowing) outdoors.My form tends to go off if I don't shoot pretty much everyday. One or two days off is OK, but I dont take off that regularly. Anything over that, and I'm spending about two weeks getting back into the groove.