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hunting out of a stand?
Ranger B:
I concur that most people tend to miss high from a stand but it's not because there is some gravatational reason for the arrow flying high. The arrow goes where you shoot it. If you follow the advice above of bending at the waist your form will be the same as on flat ground. If you don't use proper form then your draw changes. So, bend at the waist, hit anchor and most importantly - PICK A SPOT - and shoot that spot. More people miss deer from shoot at deer vs. a spot on the deer than any other reason. I've missed my fair share over the years and when I do I know what I've done. I try to pick my spot early and never let my eyes leave it until the shot is complete.
Hillbilly:
As everyone else said, you'll shoot high if you're not careful, especially if the critter you're shooting at is in close. I whiffed two arrows right over deer's backs a couple weeks ago, they were both almost under me. At fifteen yards I would have probably nailed both.
stickbender:
Good luck, and if you practice from the roof, and the neighbors look, and ask what the heck are you doing, just say, oh nothing, I just wanted to give the snakes a sporting chance. Oh, could stomp your foot, and shoo that big one over this way? ;) ::) Good luck, and I hope to hear, you are dining on Black Buck steaks, and back straps soon!
Wayne
skyarrow:
Tomarow is the big day pray that I get a kill il prolly take my 1858 navy arms 44cal bp pistol for a side arm may my arrow fly true ;D
gstoneberg:
Good luck, and take that camera.
George
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