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Originally Posted by Brian K
(Post 3438662)
I'd add having confidence in myself and my abilities to that list somewhere. Of course confidence comes with practice and knowing one's limits. But I want to feel comfortable knowing I can make any shot within 20 or so yards.
I was going to post the same reply but ya beat me to it. I would rate this as the number one thing on the list. Confidence in yourself, equipment, and the spot you chose. Shane |
I agree with most postings already, but I'll list mine anyway.
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1. watch the wind/thermals
2. scent control 3.properly tuned and sighted in bow 4. scouting (builds confidence knowing what is in your hunting area) 5. persistence |
Originally Posted by Windwalker7
(Post 3439050)
1. watch the wind/thermals
2. scent control 3.properly tuned and sighted in bow 4. scouting (builds confidence knowing what is in your hunting area) 5. persistence I like number 5!!! |
Originally Posted by irishiup
(Post 3438658)
@drockw. I completely agree. I look back at all of the bucks that came within range that I never got a shot at and wonder if I should've drew the bow. Last year, for example, I grunted a nice 8 literally to the base of my tree. Problem was, he had his head up looking for the "buck" that grunted the whole time. His peripheral vision busted me as I tried to slowly turn to the other side of the tree and get a quartering away shot at him.
Should I have taken a chance and drawn? Probably. But hindsight is 20/20. Should've just been more patient about when to turn to the other side of the tree. Which leads me to my second point, which I did forget... CONFIDENCE!!! Great one, whoever brought that up! |
scent
scouting practice stand placment practice |
Other than the basics, scent control, hunting the wind, stand entry, even using the sun location to your advantage the absolute biggest way to get an advantage is to Hunt!!
You can Not kill'em unless you are in the woods with your Bow!:wink: I'll put my money on a Nimrod that can hunt everyday over a seasoned hunter that only gets to hunt a few select weekends. If you know the basics it boils down to time spent in the woods, location, and a measure of Luck. I'd rather be lucky as good any day!! Dan |
1 patience
2 patience 3 patience 4 persistance 5 persistance |
Originally Posted by MeanV2
(Post 3439358)
Other than the basics, scent control, hunting the wind, stand entry, even using the sun location to your advantage the absolute biggest way to get an advantage is to Hunt!!
You can Not kill'em unless you are in the woods with your Bow!:wink: I'll put my money on a Nimrod that can hunt everyday over a seasoned hunter that only gets to hunt a few select weekends. If you know the basics it boils down to time spent in the woods, location, and a measure of Luck. I'd rather be lucky as good any day!! Dan |
Originally Posted by twildasin
(Post 3439369)
I agree 100% wish I could be in the woods everyday. To go along with this I have another problem to many good spots and not enough time
Lol, I wish I had that problem. Shane |
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