I pretty much shoot all year. But as mentioned I don't only shoot to practice for hunting. I shoot because I love to shoot. I actually have a hard time sitting on a stand with my bow and not shooting it. I aways carry a few blunts or field tips with me to shoot when I can't stand it anymore (or even shoot a couple broadheads into the ground). On a daily basis, if I'm shooting my heavier bows (67-74#'s), I may only shoot 12-20 arrows a day. If I'm shooting mid-weight bows (55#'s), then I shoot more.