I am just starting to get back into bow hunting and shooting after a long hiatius.. Years ago i used to get what some guys told me was target panic.. I would draw my bow and have to lift to get my pins on target,but it Always seemed like i could never lift right up to the target and hold there. Like something was always forcing my arm down. What is this problem? What can i do to cure it? Im a little nervous about buying my new equipment and still having this problem.

it just takes practice. like gettin in the bubble on a rifle scope....just need to aim and look around awhile when the bow is at draw. practice practice practice

It sounds to me like more of a problem with shooting form. I would go to an archery shop with a range and have them take a look at your form. Target panic is the inability to make a proper release in an attempt to hit the target as the pin passes over it. Lets face it. We are not machines. No one can hold their pin dead steady on a target. BUT, with practice, you can reduce the pin travel considerably to the point where it almost appears to be rock steady. Also practice allows you to be more confident and to get the proper release. But again, you need proper form. Practice does not make perfect - perfect practice makes us better shooters.
A little tip. When I catch myself beginning to jerk the trigger on the release, I move up to about 6 feet from the target, draw and aim, then close my eyes and make a smooth release. I know the arrow is going to hit the target but that isn't my concern. I want to focus on the release and remember again what it feels like.

not good advise, especially for a live target. what if someone walks in front of you? you veer way off of yer intended target and kill someone?

AT 6 FEET?! If you can't hit a block or bag target at that range after drawing with and aiming then you shouldn't even be shooting a bow. And we are not talking about a live target. Anyone with common sense would know that this is how you are able to focus on your release only without trying to hit a bullseye. Please read the entire post and let it sink in before commenting. I'm sure this person has enough sense to be sure no one is on the other side of the target butt.

naaa..i did mis understand a lil i guess...i remembered aimin 6 feet over yer target..lol..smoke another...i feel ya..i sit in a dark room and draw just to listen to the sound my bow makes to perfect it....

to the op..have ya ever tried lockin yer elbow?