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osage outlaw:
I'd also prefer a calm, slowly walking deer over one on alert and ready to bolt.

TimBo:
Thanks for the replies.  My limited experience with trying to stop a moving deer makes me think it puts them on high alert.  Maybe it would work better for rifle hunters, at longer ranges...otherwise it's kind of like sneaking up and saying "boo". 

I tried walking by my target tonight while shooting.  Not sure if that's the same thing as shooting at a moving deer, but it was fun!  I do think I would be comfortable with it at very close range, but I will have to see if it feels right when the time comes. 

bjrogg:
Sometimes it seems to me Hunting with a selfbow is similar to hunting with a shotgun. They are basically point and shoot weapons. Not like a rifle that you might spend more time aiming at a longer away shot. The range is shorter with selfbow but very similar to shotgun hunting to me.
Bjrogg

Outbackbob48:
Timbo, any chance in hanging cotton ball with a little curiosity scent (vanilla, or fox urine,ect.) When they stop to sniff , Shoot. I also like em walkin slow and just concentrate on spot. I have had bad experience with grunt stopping them. Bob

jimmi the sammi:
Guess I'll share one more trick.  Pee where you want a deer to stop so you can take a shot.  I've been doing this for several years.  My hunting buddies are doing it also.  It works.  Take the time just before you get into your stand.  And don't knock it until you've tried it.

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