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UTGrad

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My sister has a porch that is 10-12 feet above the ground. I am thinking about increasing my practice from a higher position since I will be hunting from a tree stand. Is this better than practicing from the ground or should I just stay at ground level till it is closer to season.
 
not really i practice just like i am in the woods i put my climber on the light pole in my yard and shoot from bout 20ft up the pole (hope the power company dont mind lol)
 
tnhoghunter said:
not really i practice just like i am in the woods i put my climber on the light pole in my yard and shoot from bout 20ft up the pole (hope the power company dont mind lol)
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they only mind it when they have to pry somebody from a pole!!
 
UTGrad said:
My sister has a porch that is 10-12 feet above the ground. I am thinking about increasing my practice from a higher position since I will be hunting from a tree stand. Is this better than practicing from the ground or should I just stay at ground level till it is closer to season.
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my balcony is about 15 ft thats where i practice from.
 
TNDeerGuy said:
I practice out of my 2nd floor bedroom window...until I have to start dodging shoes being thrown at me in-between shots from the wife :)
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If you get used to the shoe-throwing, you should be calm as could be when that big buck walks by!
 
My B-Inlaw has a lock-in that he keeps up most of the time. I just go to his place if I feel the need to elevate myself. (While wearing my safety harness)
 
this time of year I stay on level ground and focus on form. First of summer I start moving back until most of my practice is at 65 yards. Then once form is dialed in, I move to an elevated position and check my pins.

I set my pins for off yardages like 17 33, 38,43, and way the heck out there. From 25 foot up these hit perfect.

key thing to focus on when shooting either down or up at a target...bend at the waist. Keep your bow arm in the same position.
 
If you are lucky enough to have trees around you place... then hang you a couple stands and shoot different yardages.

I am lucky in that aspect, I have a wooded back lot, and have several treestands back there to practice from.
 
It never hurts to practice from any elevated position or even different ground positions while roving around .
The key to accurate shooting from an elevated position is to keep your form by bending at the waist .
 
I do the same
I like to climb and take a few shots and I also keep a chair and shoot from a seated position
If nothing elase it makes the pratice alot more intersting
kinda like H O R S E for bow hunting
 
UTGrad...you should go out to Old Hickory one of these days and shoot. They have a nice walk-through course and an elevated stand at the end. It helps to break up the monotony of shooting at a bag all the time. If you ever go, just let me know. I'm sure a lot of the other guys on here have been there too.
 
UTGrad - call me. I'm shooting 3D at Old Hickory tomorrow. You are fine with your setup exactly like it is. I have a hip quiver you can borrow. I'll be leaving Church about 11 to head that way. You can shoot the fun class or Novice class and you'll be under 30yds on every target.

You will have fun, guaranteed.
 
WTM said:
tnhoghunter said:
not really i practice just like i am in the woods i put my climber on the light pole in my yard and shoot from bout 20ft up the pole (hope the power company dont mind lol)
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they only mind it when they have to pry somebody from a pole!!
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maybe they want have to do that bent i use to climb pole in fla lol
 
JayMc said:
UTGrad - call me. I'm shooting 3D at Old Hickory tomorrow. You are fine with your setup exactly like it is. I have a hip quiver you can borrow. I'll be leaving Church about 11 to head that way. You can shoot the fun class or Novice class and you'll be under 30yds on every target.

You will have fun, guaranteed.
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