Don’t shoot unsupported- Public Service Announcement.

[Speedwell-Hunter]

Right on . Staring down the barrel at a nice buck will even excite seasoned hunters. Practicing your breathing is also important. A hunter needs his best to calm down and exhale slowly once he has his target in sight and ready to pull the trigger. If your breathing is heavy it can throw your shot off some . I know it's easier to say than do but you could miss an easy shot if your not steady .

this. cannot get too excited

 

[DeerCamp]

this. cannot get too excited

When I spotted that Mule deer across the canyon after 4 days of seeing 0 deer, I almost did this.

I used my spotting scope sideways as a shooting rest. No way to lay down in 15 inches of snow. The first time I started the process of pulling the trigger, I was still way too amped up. Felt the crosshairs pull left. Stopped, took a deep breath and made a good shot. (328y).

Knowing myself behind the trigger allowed me to recognize that I wasn't ready.