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I'm ashamed to admit this but.... #5309300 09/16/14 01:47 PM
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I haven't shot my bow since January.


and its not looking good for the near future either


For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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I'm right there with you I hate to say! I'm guessing it has about an inch of dust on the case right now.

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I had some work done on mine and didn't get to shoot as much as usual this year, but I have kept it in the truck with me and shoot every chance I get since I got it back.


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Im shooting daily....


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10 or 15 minutes in the backyard isn't that hard to work in. Now you may have to log off of the computer for a few minutes.

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I stop in all star every chance I get. Now all I need is something to follow a perfect 30 yard arc right past my pop up so I know I have my distance down. up


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Originally Posted By: ChrisB
10 or 15 minutes in the backyard isn't that hard to work in. Now you may have to log off of the computer for a few minutes.

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stop posting AMAs on TFF and go outside

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I feel bad cause I haven't shot since Sunday. Been at the hospital waiting on grand child #1. Now that he finally showed up I'm home, showered, checking messages and getting in a few practice arrows before heading back up there.

I know, I know. My priorities are all messed up. I should have taken my bow and target to the hospital and practiced in the dead waiting time. trout


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Originally Posted By: adam_p
stop posting AMAs on TFF and go outside



majority of my posts are in the truck, off the iphone waiting on people, phone calls or emails


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ehhhh no need to shoot all year unless you just really love to shoot.


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Originally Posted By: txtrophy85
I haven't shot my bow since January.


and its not looking good for the near future either


You're certainly not alone Bubba, I know a lot of bow hunters that only take it out a month or so before bow season; and then there are those that truly addicted to the sport and shoot every chance they get.

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update...still haven't shot my bow.


we are approaching the general season and I haven't sat once.


this is a strange feeling, normally I'm raring to go


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You need to get with it. I have had 16 sits so far this year.

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I sat opening day but been to busy to get out. I have slung quite a few arrows in the yard but not in the last two weeks. I'll sling some tomorrow before I hit the stand. Not my normal routine but the best I can do right now. Still a little odd for me to not have shot out at least one target by now. Dad gum work...

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Originally Posted By: bphillips
ehhhh no need to shoot all year unless you just really love to shoot.


That's kinda how I feel. I been shooting a bow since the early 80's.I practiced a lot 1990-2005 but these days I only shoot a few arrows as a tune up for the season,or if I get a new/different bow. I just don't find shooting at a target all that interesting,kinda boring actually. I mean,how much longer am I suppose to keep "practicing"?

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^^^ I agree with this. It does get boring shooting a target. I had to make it interesting and shoot longer distances like 40-60 yards. Even thou I probly wouldn't shoot a deer at that far a hog better watch out. I shoot arrows in ugly winds of 20+ mphs head winds tail winds and cross winds when I can. Elevated ground and just recently this year I tried an on wing dove with a bow and was successful. All my practice is to learn arrows flights distances etc And also because I am addicted to flinging arrows whenever and at whatever. Lol
Ive got 37 sits this season so far and I've flung 1 arrow 1 kill. All the practice pays off IMO.
Hunting is not about any of this thou. And u should just get out there in the field. and enjoy the best show on earth.....


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still haven't shot my bow but once.

I have a feeder up in the hills that is now starting to show signs of heavy use so I'm gonna go put up a pop-up later this week and see what comes of it.


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I have had the same problem I have been down for three days to hunt so far this season and they were all in a row. Not sure when I will be back either, work has been crazy.

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If you shoot a compound with peep sight, etc. a lot less practicing than the old days with recurves.

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It's not about how exciting it is. It's about muscle memory, consistency and form. But I do shoot mine because I enjoy it. It takes all the other crap in life away as I focus on form and follow through. Then, when I draw on an animal, buck fever doesn't come into play as my muscle memory kicks in and draw, anchor and release are natural and focused.


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I probably haven't shot in 2 months :S

The backyard is small, and we've been too busy to head to the range.

Haven't shot shotgun, pistol, or rifle in the same timeframe. Guess I need to get on it, SOON. I hope to shoot Saturday

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