When do you stand and draw?

[OneShot]

Since I have never killed a deer with a bow, I still have a lot to learn. So, assuming you are going to stand and draw to shoot, when do you do it? Do you stand as soon as you see the deer or do you wait and observe and hope you get a chance after he has come in?

 

[Buckblaster]

If I am out after anything that day I stand the moment I hear the deer coming. I can draw without much movement. On average I draw usually 10 seconds at most beofre I shoot. Then again. Ive only bowhunted 2 years and only killed a handful.

 

[Radar]

As soon as I see or hear the deer I clip the release on the string, stand up and prepare for a shot . If I can do it without being detected . I can also shoot sitting down , but it's harder to take a shot to my right side while sitting .
It's better to get in correct shooting position while the deer is some distance away or their vision is blocked so it cant detect your movement . Slow movements are best , don't make any sudden movements ,as deer can detect movement very well .
If they see you move , freeze and try not to look into their eyes . I have had deer relax again and get a shot off after they have spotted me .

 

[OneShot]

Thanks Radar. I will try to stand SLOWLY. Deer fever is bad enough but having it with a bow is twice a bad.

 

[Radar]

If deer are moving in quickly , you can get away with more sudden movements . You just have to time your movements when there aren't any eyes on you .
Shot timing is also critical . I like to take the first opportunity within range when the angle is correct and I'm confident with the shot .

 

[plinker22]

Oneshot, great question.

I wish I could add some awesome insight to Radar's words, but there is no way. Listen to everything he said in the above two posts. The Dude is a wealth of Bow Hunting Knowledge!!!

 

[squattin dogg]

If you are in a hot spot you may never get the chance to sit down. I have stood for more long periods of time verses sitting .

 

[Trapper John]

What Radar said. As soon as you can without being detected.

 

[stik]

i don't stand unless absolutely necessary. all but 1 or 2 of my deer with a bow were shot from a sitting position.

 

[Radar]

The only problem with sitting down is it restricts your mobility when re-positioning for a shot on a moving deer passing by the stand on the RH side for a RH shooter or vise-versa for a LH shooter .
I can shoot nearly 360 degrees ( minus the tree ) while standing , and about 180 while sitting down .

 

[plinker22]

I can shoot nearly 360 degrees ( minus the tree ) while standing ,and about 180 while sitting down.

One of my favorite shots is directly behind my tree, while sitting, with the bow. That shot just feels really good to me.

I have sat for 30% of my bow kills. I would prefer to stand, for the increased mobility. But your movements must take place at the right moments... and slowly.

 

[OneShot]

Thanks for all the responses.

 

[Boone 58]

Yep i have tried it many ways but the sooner you can get into position once you know they are in the area the better because you eliminate all of the movements at once. I cant tell you how many times this has worked but i have over 50 archery kills to my credit with a compound and probably 90 + % were taken in this manner......

 

[Radar]

I can shoot nearly 360 degrees ( minus the tree ) while standing ,and about 180 while sitting down.

One of my favorite shots is directly behind my tree, while sitting, with the bow. That shot just feels really good to me.

I have sat for 30% of my bow kills. I would prefer to stand, for the increased mobility. But your movements must take place at the right moments... and slowly.

Not hard shot to shoot to the left , but try that shot to your right side behind the tree while sitting down .

 

[easy45]

I stand as soon as possible, normally I only draw when the deer is in rangeand behind something

 

[Headhunter]

I have killed just over 100 deer with a bow. I try to get ready as soon as I believe a deer is approaching. I have killed over half of my deer from the ground so (other than 6 deer I shot while kneeling on one knee) I was always standing. I try to always stand when in a tree stand, it gives you better mobility.

 

[bowriter]

I probably have killed 90% of bow deer while shooting from a sitting position. The only shot I can't make is the one directly behind the tree.

 

[richmanbarbeque]

great replies. I am a HUGE fan of shooting deer when sitting. I practice several angles both sitting and standing. I shoot better and stay a lot calmer when sitting. I stand only if I have too. I believe if I set my stand right that most of my shots will be from The sitting position. slow methodical movement is the key to bow hunting.

 

[plinker22]

I can shoot nearly 360 degrees ( minus the tree ) while standing ,and about 180 while sitting down.

One of my favorite shots is directly behind my tree, while sitting, with the bow. That shot just feels really good to me.

I have sat for 30% of my bow kills. I would prefer to stand, for the increased mobility. But your movements must take place at the right moments... and slowly.

Not hard shot to shoot to the left , but try that shot to your right side behind the tree while sitting down .

Is that a challenge Rader? I can easily make that shot to the right and around the tree! But, I am Left Handed. :grin:
The left around the tree is the "Impossible" one for me. Gottca Bro!

great replies. I am a HUGE fan of shooting deer when sitting. I practice several angles both sitting and standing. I shoot better and stay a lot calmer when sitting. I stand only if I have too. I believe if I set my stand right that most of my shots will be from The sitting position. slow methodical movement is the key to bow hunting.

Well said there Richman. I also try to position my stand in a manner that I can make most shots while seated.

 

[Big J]

I hunt in a gametamer!! No need to stand and get 360 degrees shooting!! One quiet coll arse stand!! Best I have ever used!!