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when to shoot deer.
HickoryBill:
Hmmm. When to shoot deer....Whenever they are in season and in range >:D
fishfinder401:
when you are hungry >:D
PAHunter:
That's a big question mate that's hard to answer well without seeing what you are doing.
* First location and cover are essential. Try to have an idea where the deer will be coming from and have proper cover to conceal your drawl as best as possible. Don't underestimate how critical a good setup are.
* Timing of your draw is key. Do it when the deer will not see you when possible but not too early that you have to let it down. Ideally a deer is walking and you draw as it passes a tree between the two of you and then shoot within a few seconds after.
* Stop a moving deer by making a noise. Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth and say mat loudly for example. It's much easier to hit a stopped deer. This should give you 3 seconds to shoot a doe and 1 second to shoot a mature buck in my experience (if they were not spooked to begin with).
* Based on where the deer are coming from ask yourself not what is your first shot but what is your best shot. be patient and let the deer get into an optimal position. Be willing to NOT take a shot if such a position does not arise. This is what it means to be an ethical bowhunter.
* The best shot is if the deer is slightly quartering away from you. That is, it walks a bit by you. Shoot wiht the exit location in mind. You should be aiming at the far leg/shoulder (the side you can't see) on a quartering away shot. I aim slightly below the center line in terms of height as the deer can crouch a bit after hearing a shot noise. If you are shooting brodside aim behind the shoulder slightly below center line (not at the oposite leg as in quartering away)
* Last keep telling yourself don't move until it's time to move and remain perfectly still as the deer approach. If some movment is necessary make it very slowly and you will be fine if your setup is good.
That's a lot of random info that helps me bring home some meat. Hopefully you take something from it. Best of luck!
PAHunter:
BTW quartering away or broadside are the only shots I personally take. I suggest not taking any quartering toward shots, period; anything less than an optimal shot will likey result in a wounded animal for all but the most expeirenced hunters. Which is not cool in my book.
youngbowyer:
--- Quote from: PAHunter on February 09, 2012, 02:41:38 pm ---That's a big question mate that's hard to answer well without seeing what you are doing.
* First location and cover are essential. Try to have an idea where the deer will be coming from and have proper cover to conceal your drawl as best as possible. Don't underestimate how critical a good setup are.
* Timing of your draw is key. Do it when the deer will not see you when possible but not too early that you have to let it down. Ideally a deer is walking and you draw as it passes a tree between the two of you and then shoot within a few seconds after.
* Stop a moving deer by making a noise. Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth and say mat loudly for example. It's much easier to hit a stopped deer. This should give you 3 seconds to shoot a doe and 1 second to shoot a mature buck in my experience (if they were not spooked to begin with).
* Based on where the deer are coming from ask yourself not what is your first shot but what is your best shot. be patient and let the deer get into an optimal position. Be willing to NOT take a shot if such a position does not arise. This is what it means to be an ethical bowhunter.
* The best shot is if the deer is slightly quartering away from you. That is, it walks a bit by you. Shoot wiht the exit location in mind. You should be aiming at the far leg/shoulder (the side you can't see) on a quartering away shot. I aim slightly below the center line in terms of height as the deer can crouch a bit after hearing a shot noise. If you are shooting brodside aim behind the shoulder slightly below center line (not at the oposite leg as in quartering away)
* Last keep telling yourself don't move until it's time to move and remain perfectly still as the deer approach. If some movment is necessary make it very slowly and you will be fine if your setup is good.
That's a lot of random info that helps me bring home some meat. Hopefully you take something from it. Best of luck!
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Awesome info! Thanks!
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