how to draw back
11-04-2008, 09:38 AM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Stafford, VA
Posts: 268
RE: how to draw back
I like to wait until there is something between myself and the deer, to block his field of view. If he's in the open and you move, forget it. I've had them look up at me when i'm 30ft up in my stand. Make sure you have some good cover behind you also.
11-04-2008, 09:48 AM
#6
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Posts: 21,043
RE: how to draw back
Simply using some moleskin will quieten your rest. I'd shoot it afterwards to make sure it didn't throw off your center shot, though.
I like hanging (I climb 100% of the time) with other large trees in close proximity.....or GREAT cover in between. This is one reason I chose to go to 60#'s DW. I know I can hold it longer....and I know I can draw sooner (if need be) because of that fact.
I've been busted trying to get drawn on a deer.....due to a noisy rest. That's another topic.
Since changing it.....I haven't been busted drawing in numerous attempts (more than 30, probably in 3+ seasons). If you climb.....I love a large Dia. tree within 10' of me (actually a bit closer.....as I've been as close as to hang my bow hook in the "other" tree). That gives you a chance to draw when he's between you and that cover. Rarely do I draw where I have to hold my bow at full draw for more than a few seconds, though. Having that cover also allows you to let off without spooking him if you choose to NOT take the animal.
I like hanging (I climb 100% of the time) with other large trees in close proximity.....or GREAT cover in between. This is one reason I chose to go to 60#'s DW. I know I can hold it longer....and I know I can draw sooner (if need be) because of that fact.
I've been busted trying to get drawn on a deer.....due to a noisy rest. That's another topic.
Since changing it.....I haven't been busted drawing in numerous attempts (more than 30, probably in 3+ seasons). If you climb.....I love a large Dia. tree within 10' of me (actually a bit closer.....as I've been as close as to hang my bow hook in the "other" tree). That gives you a chance to draw when he's between you and that cover. Rarely do I draw where I have to hold my bow at full draw for more than a few seconds, though. Having that cover also allows you to let off without spooking him if you choose to NOT take the animal.
11-04-2008, 09:55 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central PA
Posts: 2,299
RE: how to draw back
Several things come to mind.
Cover is number one. I don't care if you're in a tree or on the ground, if the deer is in the wide open, its very difficult to draw back on them without being detected. Back cover helps some, but it still is usually not enough.
Secondly, try to draw on the deer while their head is behind something or, if he's got his head down and is walking, you can get away with it....sometimes. The key here is to have the bow pointed directly at them and draw slowly and smoothly while they are walking. If you're pulling too much weight, you'll sky your bow and make a lot of movement. A good way to find out if you are pulling too much is to put on every single peice of hunting clothing you'll wear, sit flat on your butt on the floor and try to pull the bow slowly and smoothly without moving the bow. If you can't, there is a good chance you are pulling too much weight.
I can shoot a 70lb bow almost all day without issue. However, for hunting, I shoot my bow turned down to 61-62lbs. I can pull it level and slowly this way.
Make sure you have fleece, moleskin, or some other peice of quieting material on that rest. You MUST be quiet when pulling back.
Watch the body language of the deer. I take it your young. You'll learn from experience. If a deer is on alert or appears nervous, it will be much more difficult to pull off a shot. In this case, wait, let them get behind a tree or other cover before drawing back. Even then, becareful. A deer on high alert is ready to bolt in a millisecond. Aiming a bit lower in the vitals is usually a good idea in this case. However, if the deer is out past 30yds and on high alert, I'd rather let that deer walk than risk a bad shot.
hope this helps
Cover is number one. I don't care if you're in a tree or on the ground, if the deer is in the wide open, its very difficult to draw back on them without being detected. Back cover helps some, but it still is usually not enough.
Secondly, try to draw on the deer while their head is behind something or, if he's got his head down and is walking, you can get away with it....sometimes. The key here is to have the bow pointed directly at them and draw slowly and smoothly while they are walking. If you're pulling too much weight, you'll sky your bow and make a lot of movement. A good way to find out if you are pulling too much is to put on every single peice of hunting clothing you'll wear, sit flat on your butt on the floor and try to pull the bow slowly and smoothly without moving the bow. If you can't, there is a good chance you are pulling too much weight.
I can shoot a 70lb bow almost all day without issue. However, for hunting, I shoot my bow turned down to 61-62lbs. I can pull it level and slowly this way.
Make sure you have fleece, moleskin, or some other peice of quieting material on that rest. You MUST be quiet when pulling back.
Watch the body language of the deer. I take it your young. You'll learn from experience. If a deer is on alert or appears nervous, it will be much more difficult to pull off a shot. In this case, wait, let them get behind a tree or other cover before drawing back. Even then, becareful. A deer on high alert is ready to bolt in a millisecond. Aiming a bit lower in the vitals is usually a good idea in this case. However, if the deer is out past 30yds and on high alert, I'd rather let that deer walk than risk a bad shot.
hope this helps