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Ruckus:
I am new (ish) to traditional archery. I am mostly self taught with the help of a few books and the internet. I took up trad to make hunting more of a challenge. What I have not seen too much literature about is effective (ethical) range for big game animals. When I am shooting well, I can put together a decent group at 30+ yards. If I had an animal broadside at that distance I am confident that I could hit the spot. My concern is the animals movement during arrow flight. Taking a step or jumping the string. It may not even be there when my arrow lands and therefore negates the best placed shot. What I have seen mentioned is 20 yards or less on deer. Are folks taking 30 yard shots at animals with traditional gear?  So far I have taken one big game animal with my bow. I was surprised how much it moved during my arrows flight. What are other folks considering to be ethical shots with traditional gear?  For reference, I am shooting a Wes Wallace Mentor 65#@29 inches. With a 610 grain arrow. Any advice is appreciated.

Buckskinner:
I have yet to hunt with traditional archery equipment as I just started building bows this winter, but I will say your question is not cut and dry.  Doesn't  matter what type of weapon you are using ethical range has many facets beginning with the skill of the shooter followed by many other contributing factors.  I guess what I'm saying is that you need to decide what your ethical range is.

Ruckus:
I have built arrows. And have started building (er, breaking) bows. Each new project is a step from Traditional” to “primitive”. I am sure my effective range will drop as I get a self now that will be legal to hunt with in my state.

bradsmith2010:
    I think its depends on the animal,,
but an ethical distance would be the distance you are accurate under pressure,, not the target range when warmed up,,
or shooting groups,,
so I think start closer than you think and if your success rate is good,, then extend your ethical range a little at a time if needed,,
deer do move alot sometimes,,taking that into consideration,, i dont like to shoot further than 15 yards,,
     if someone told me,, Brad, I killed every deer I shot at 25 yards,, then I would say you are shooting an ethical distance,, everyone is different,,
     if the deer would stand still and you hit him at 100 yards your bow would be deadly, so its not a matter of how effective your bow is,, just a matter of being able to get the arrow in the right spot with all the variables,,, the closer you are the better your chance of success,,

Pat B:
Most of my shots at deer were under 15 yards, one at 8'. This was in The S.E. US in thick pine/hardwood woods and from a tree stand. I have taken shots out to 30 yards but it was without thought, the situation just felt right. The arrow went under his chest.

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