tree stand hunting
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Portland, CT
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tree stand hunting
I usually turkey hunt from ground level but today I went hunting from a tree stand for the first time. I had about a 12 yard shot on a nice doe but missed, went right under the belly, I'm pretty sure. Today I rechecked my sights and tuned them in again, pretty tight and accurate now. Now, the question; When shooting from a tree stand, should I be aiming a little high or could I chalk it up to my sights not being tuned in. Unfortunately I haven't really shot since the spring turkey season and its possible that my sights got knocked out of place, but I didn't miss that much. Just looking for a tip or rule-of-thumb for shooting from about 15ft in the air.
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#2
RE: tree stand hunting
Usualy as a rule of thumb you aim a couple inches low, especialy if the deer is really close. Also, shooting out of a stand is way different than off the ground, be sure and pay close attention to your form.