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Some friends and I that shoot with like to setup realistic hunting shots from tree stands and blinds with targets placed in narrow shooting lanes or off to the sides of the stands that place the shooter in an awkward position for a shot .
Nothing beats this for hunting practice .It can be a humbling experience for those used to standing flat footed on the ground at known ranges . Challenge yourself and your friends and keep practice fun !
 
I like to practice like that as well . But I also carry a range finder with me while hunting . So how we practice is to tell whoever is shooting a range to tree somewhere within 10 yards of the deer . And then let them make the shot .
 
I do the same thing, I don't have stands set up but I do carry my deer targets through the woods and then zig zag as I walk away from the target to an unknown place and distance, I then turn around, draw and shoot within 3 or 4 seconds. This helps on judging yardage and shooting tough shots.
 
When we shot out of the blind today , I told my friend we should keep the seat in the same position in the blind to shoot through all the front windows without moving it . Deer don't give us that chance to reposition the seat . Made for some challenging shots from the blind and kept practice fun !
 
I have a climber on a tree in my yard about 10 yards from the target, and I plan to climb it in the next few days and take a couple shots, maybe move the target around too.
 
Radar said:
Some friends and I that shoot with like to setup realistic hunting shots from tree stands and blinds with targets placed in narrow shooting lanes or off to the sides of the stands that place the shooter in an awkward position for a shot .
Nothing beats this for hunting practice .It can be a humbling experience for those used to standing flat footed on the ground at known ranges . Challenge yourself and your friends and keep practice fun !
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We also do this Radar.

We will set out 4-5 3-d targets around a chosen climbing tree, and take turns moving the targets around from point blank to long distances.
We also do this using our own stands to make sure harness, bow ropes, and set-ups are all ready for the season.

Then we add another "drill".

The 10 second drill is one we designed after hunting the first season in Illinois during the rut. This was in 1999.

IT WAS EYE OPENING.

We discovered that the big boys do not like to hold still. And it was near impossible to get them to stop for a shot.

So we developed a good practice.

From the sitting, bow on holder, arrow nocked, ranges already checked, position, the "ground crew" says "GO", and points to a target.

The shooter, who has no idea which target is going to be pointed out, is given an audible "10 count" in which time the shooter identifies the target,(by ground crew finger pointing), stands, picks up bow, and shoots to kill.
Also the shooter must give an audible , "BAAAAHHHHH", to stop the rut crazed 200 inch buck just prior to shot.
 
I've gone on a run and when I was finished quickly took my bow and shot an arrow at my 3D target when my heart wa beating 140 bpms....simulates shooting with the adrenaline rush.
 
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Radar said:
Some friends and I that shoot with like to setup realistic hunting shots from tree stands and blinds with targets placed in narrow shooting lanes or off to the sides of the stands that place the shooter in an awkward position for a shot .
Nothing beats this for hunting practice .It can be a humbling experience for those used to standing flat footed on the ground at known ranges . Challenge yourself and your friends and keep practice fun !
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We also do this Radar.

We will set out 4-5 3-d targets around a chosen climbing tree, and take turns moving the targets around from point blank to long distances.
We also do this using our own stands to make sure harness, bow ropes, and set-ups are all ready for the season.

Then we add another "drill".

The 10 second drill is one we designed after hunting the first season in Illinois during the rut. This was in 1999.

IT WAS EYE OPENING.

We discovered that the big boys do not like to hold still. And it was near impossible to get them to stop for a shot.

So we developed a good practice.

From the sitting, bow on holder, arrow nocked, ranges already checked, position, the "ground crew" says "GO", and points to a target.

The shooter, who has no idea which target is going to be pointed out, is given an audible "10 count" in which time the shooter identifies the target,(by ground crew finger pointing), stands, picks up bow, and shoots to kill.
Also the shooter must give an audible , "BAAAAHHHHH", to stop the rut crazed 200 inch buck just prior to shot.
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That sounds interesting and fun !
The stand we were shooting from yesterday was leaning forward a little , so it put the shooter in an awkward shooting position on shots to the right of the stand . I shot my primary and back up bow , so we could compare the noise levels of both when recorded on a phone placed between the target and stand . Interesting to note the differences of both bows and what it sounds like from where a deer would be hearing it . Not as loud as you would think .
 
right on!!! ive never under stood the flatfooted over and over same known range practice. just for funnzies we have one deer on a swinging rope that we shoot at standing on a five gallon bucket while one of us swings it, not hunting situation but a ton of fun lol
 
Anyone ever practiced shoot from there roof? Ive been thinking about doing this. I feel i could get alot more different yardages and angles by justmoving around. My roof is fairly flat so not very dangerous. Just wanted to hear some opinions
 
Lady's man said:
Anyone ever practiced shoot from there roof? Ive been thinking about doing this. I feel i could get alot more different yardages and angles by justmoving around. My roof is fairly flat so not very dangerous. Just wanted to hear some opinions
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I've never done it but if you think it's safe why not.
 
I shoot from the roof of my deck quite frequently this time of year. It puts me 15-18ft off the ground, and I set out all of my bags, blob and 3d targets at various distances. Since the roof only has a slight slope to it, it is a lot safer and less troublesome than constantly going up and down a tree.
 
I shoot from my elevated deck , roof is too steep . I'd rather practice from a ladder stand with a safety belt on , so I can practice bending at the waist on a small platform . Foot postistioning is critical on stand shots , as well as bending at the waist .
 

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