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Old 09-24-2007 | 10:27 AM
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well i was hunting yesterday, the second day of the season, and i finally got an opportunity. it was the first time i ever drew on a deer. it was the perfect set up and i punched the trigger. it was about a 28 yard shot and i had it lined up perfectly. i was calm and collected until i looked at the spike through my peep sight. then i got excited. as soon as i released i knew i missed. its alright though, i have the rest of the season to hunt. i guess i'll just have try again next weekend.
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Old 09-24-2007 | 10:30 AM
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It happens, heres a tip, when you have the pin settled, release, dont think about it, dont look at the head, just exhale and release.
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Old 09-24-2007 | 10:32 AM
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It happens to the best of us. Missing all together is better than shooting it in the gut though.
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Old 09-24-2007 | 01:14 PM
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It happens to the best of us. Missing all together is better than shooting it in the gut though.
yeah that was my thought on the matter.
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Old 09-24-2007 | 01:22 PM
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dont punch the release this could cause you to move your bow when u have it lined up softly squeeze the release...
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Old 09-24-2007 | 01:27 PM
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Hey dont get yourself down, i remember the first time i drew back and shot at a deer i forgot to look threw my peep sight[&:], the best way to learn is from your mistakes, you'll have many more chances im sure.
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Old 09-24-2007 | 01:31 PM
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Hunter,
If you only knew how much I worry about that happening to me. Hang in there. You'll get him.
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Old 09-24-2007 | 01:38 PM
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Just keep telling yourself ,Its just like shooting my target and keep repeating it untill you squeeze. GOOD LUCK!!!
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Old 09-24-2007 | 02:18 PM
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Been there and done that. It will happen for you. If bowhunting was easy, folks would quickly get bored and go back to surfing porn.
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Old 09-24-2007 | 02:25 PM
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Nothing like experience when it comes to putting down game. Don't get depressed, Murphy attacks us all from time to time. Even us Ol' Farts

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