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08-03-2008, 08:21 PM
|  | Moderator | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY
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Im pumped about my upcoming hunt so i have been shooting more and exercising more.I went to go shoot tonight,i picked up the bow shot a bullseye then shot 4 more different spot bulls.fliped the box around put 2 in the heart and the other 3 in the vitals.I'm still feeling "high" from that.those deer/bear are in trouble
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Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
Genesis 27:3 "The thinking deer hunter should mature through three phases during his hunting life. First phase, "I need to kill a deer." Second phase, I want to harvest a nice deer. And last phase, we must manage this resource so our children and their children can experience the grand tradition of good deer hunting." - Jim Slinsky
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08-04-2008, 06:48 AM
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Man Joel I'm really rootin for ya on this hunt, Especially now
after hearing how well you're smacking them targets I can't wait to see the pics... 
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Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote.
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08-04-2008, 08:52 AM
|  | B&C 160 Class | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Tennessee
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Keep it up. I need to start shooting now myself, but it is to hot. It's hard to get fired up in 95 degree heat. I don't have the time to go to an indoor range hopefully it will cool off in a couple of weeks.
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08-04-2008, 09:43 AM
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i use a block target and shoot in the basement 20yrds.this week i'll be camping and im going to bring the block and set up my 30,40 pins."there is no escaping..." 
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Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
Genesis 27:3 "The thinking deer hunter should mature through three phases during his hunting life. First phase, "I need to kill a deer." Second phase, I want to harvest a nice deer. And last phase, we must manage this resource so our children and their children can experience the grand tradition of good deer hunting." - Jim Slinsky
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08-04-2008, 11:59 AM
| | Moderator | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon, Ohio
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How do I spell success? Confidence, Confidence, Confidence! Joel you got it flowing so much I can feel it here in Ohio! All critters "beware" joel is armed and dangerous. |
08-05-2008, 10:57 AM
| | B&C 120 Class | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern New Hampshire
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Shoot often as you can. I am not confident shooting outside of 20 yards now.
I knew you lived in NYC and was wondering where the world you could be shooting but you have clarified. A bonified basement plinker...awesome. I live in a cookie cutter/postage stamp neighborhood myself. I have a fenced in yard (.25 acres) but have to exercise caution when I shoot to eliminate any "flyers". I have shot over my target a few times and I have a slight hill behind the target that stops the arrows. I make sure I pull my bow straight back instead of raising the bow while drawing back. I can rip a 20 yard shot-max. I think I would be shooting more if I had a little more room to work in.
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08-05-2008, 11:23 AM
| | Moderator | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon, Ohio
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I'm sorta in the same situation limited shooting range. I can get a 30 yd shot in. I have a Block target with additional styrofoam backing of 4" and then a 4x4 sheet of plywood against the wood fence. Even with all that a faulity caliper release makes for some interesting results with the neighbors. Its happened a couple of times.  |
08-05-2008, 12:38 PM
| | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Aug 2008
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I am so envy of you guys getting intoyour practice mode I use to shoot almost year round but took sick 2 years ago and it has been a battle ever since. I finnaly just had surgery and am presently in physical theraphy. The first question I asked my therapist was when can I shoot my bow she saoid we will look at that next week. I can not wait as bow season opens here in RI oct 1. Shoot straight and stay safe. Thanks for letting me join a very valuable forum. Peace
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08-05-2008, 01:39 PM
| | Moderator | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon, Ohio
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Hey bigbucks you and I are in the same situation. Yesterday my PT and I discussed when can I shoot the bow. My origional goal was Oct 1st which would give me 1 month to practice till the hunting trip. Well we are going to try the bow in 2 weeks after a good evaluation by the PT. Currently I am increasing the weights in therapy and handling them ok. Good luck on your re-hab and hopefully return to the shooting quickly. HM
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08-05-2008, 01:49 PM
| | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Aug 2008
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Hunting man I wish you a speedy recovery and hopee you have plenty of time to practice before your hunt. I am realy bored and can not wait until I can get out and hang some stands also. I may have to take a few rifles to the range to get it out of my system. I know guns how dare I talk that way in the bow hunting forum but It will give me some relief  .
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