Lacrosse

Maybe I just need to shoot better

Through the years I have notice I never have time to look at a tree when a deer comes in and say "Tree is 33.5 yads away" It happens pretty fast, so deer is either in the zone or not. It all depands on where you hunt, for some they may only get 1 chance. I understand why guys will take a longer shot. If they have the confedence and ability to make the shot have at it. I have learned 99.9% of the time patients pays off for me. Most of the time I rush things it turns out bad.

There are probably more considerations than the ones that immediaately come to mind for me.My first reaction is that I am a hunter first and foremost and while I may derive more satisfaction from taking game with archery equipment.(I do) My primary interest is hunting and I will use every weapon that is legal for a particular season.While I respect those who have chosen to limit themselves to archery equipment that will never be me,I enjoy rifle hunting to much,in fact still hunting with a rifle out west brings me as much satisfaction as treestand hunting for deer at home.I love it all!
In terms of equipment there are some things that while they may not meet my idea of a simple uncomplicated,rugged weapon,I have no problem with what others use,provided it is legal.I do have self imposed limitations with shooting distances with both bow and rifle.While my shooting is as good as ever,I find more and more comfort with the closer archery shots and am disciplined in the sense that I will not force a shot.
I don't know if any of these ramblings are in line with what Ryan was asking?

Yep, I hunt with handmade selfbacked osage bows and wooden arrows. No interest in using compounds, sights, the latest blazing fast setups,blinds that obscure my movements, or clothes that are purported to eliminate my scent. Imuch preferthe close up and high intensity hunting of classical archery, where I, not pieces of equipment, am required to overcome the incredible senses of my quarry. Not interested in lackluster, results-oriented hunting. No interest in anter scores or organizational "entries", either.

I've encountered plenty, though, who would seem to derive full pleasure from "hunting" game which was shackeled to a tree on opening morning...and who undoubtedly would "field score" and"range" it, before shooting and mounting it.

I like this guy, welcome to the board