25-30 yards on deer.

This is one thing I like about this site, not much BS. I am in the same boat, nothing over 20 yds, but I shoot at clumps of grass in the cow pature up to 60 and 70 yds.

I am a firm believer that practice at long ranges makes you better at shorter distances. Plus it builds confidence, traditional archery requires more mental concentration.

15 yards and closer for me. This is my second year hunting with Trad gear. Last year I had only one chance with the recurve at 22 yards and I missed. Thats the only deer I ever shot at with the recurve. I shoot 20 yards in my yard and I don't do to bad. But 15 yards in I'm right on target. The season can't start fast enough. Early Antlerless on Sept,20th in special Regs in PA!!! Come on!!!!


Hatchet Jack

With the new longbow I'm shooting well at 20. Well enough to feel comfortable with taking a shot at a deer. I'll try to set up for a 15 yd shot but won't pass a 20. With the recurve 15 will be my max. Its funny, I've been shooting the recurve for 2 years and the longbow for less than a week and yet I'm shooting the longbow much better and with a lot more confidence.

Been shooting for a week. Im sticking with 15 yards if i even take my recurve out this year.

I like to hunt areas that are thick. I often hunt on the edge of bedding cover/security cover, so my shots are often point-blank. I have taken a couple of animals at ranges of 30-35 yards, but like most, 15 to 20 yards makes me feel so much more comfortable.

I bagged a deer at 6 feet. I bagged a groundsquirrel at 70yds. I stalk mostly and my average deer kill is 15 yds, so you can see I prefer them close. Small game is different than big game. Tox