BearClaw Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Anyone out practicing? It has been way too hot here even in the morning and evening to shoot. Season starts Sept 15th here in Maryland. Was out a few weeks ago and shooting was good but I hope it cools off soon, for a lot of reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Its been in the mid 90's all week here, today got to 100, so I havnt been practicing at all as of late. I even recently got new arrows and a new stabilizer, as if I needed a reason to shoot that would usually be enough, but the weather has just been too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Too hot for me. Been in the mid to high 90s (heat index was in the 100s today) for the last 4-5 days, going to be that way for at least a couple more. Even right now at midnight, the temperature shows 86 with a heat index of 95! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 That's life down here in MS. If you're going to practice at all you have to deal with it. The only time I can stand practicing is in the morning. I've been shooting every morning lately but I have to because I'm heading to Namibia, Africa on July 30th. Can't wait! Their winter weather will be a welcome break from Mississippi's August heat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I started shooting in the evenings this past weekend. Still hot but I gotta get tuned in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrich Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 It's been like this for a while, and no end in sight. I haven't been able to get out to shoot in too long, but I have been doing a lot of strength reps to get back in shape. Hopefully that will be enough til things cool down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 It seems like it's been upper 90's and 100's for two weeks straight around here. High of 102 in the forecast for today. I'm going to start going to the bow shop and shoot at their indoor range. After spending all day working in a hot fabrication shop the last thing on my mind when I get home is going out back shooting. I haven't even touched my bow for about two months now...I need to get on the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Shoot indoors at a cool place.... Like your basement (if you have one)......Shoot at 5 ft or less. This will help your form,release, and condition/strengthen your muscles. But I agree pretty hot outside to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I found a nice shady spot and did some shooting yesterday...hot weather isn't going to scare me off...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 The heat certainly kills the practice time. I find that reducing the number of shots and shooting a couple times a day helps. Shoot just enough to keep in form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Have to pick up the bow soon...it's been too hot to think about practicing..may even get one of my oneidas cranked up and kill a deer with it this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I havn't been practicing much. I will get more active in August when things start to cool down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Dang skippy! Too hot to fish, so you know it's too hot to practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Shot a couple times last week, but not any this week. Way too hot!! Been in mid to upper 90s and heat indexes around 110 to 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Messed up my back last week. Really haven't shot in about 2 weeks now. Air temp is 106 here with a heat index at nearly 120 degrees. I'll pass. Air conditioning sounds better to me. Bow doesnt start here til October 15th anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Way too hot for me. I won't pull out the bow until it's really cool, like in the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Dang skippy! Too hot to fish, so you know it's too hot to practice Dang John! At least you can play in the shade practicing...can't hardly do that fishing. My golf game suffers this time of the year for the same reason...playing in the shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujack Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Man! Yall think youve got it bad? I'm in GA where the heat ranges 95-105 everyday and I am outside practicing almost everyday! But there is no hope for it getting any cooler down here so I really don't have a choice, but still! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I usually shoot a couple of times a week, it's just too hot to get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I know the 3-D league scores have been dropping every week and we show up with more water all the time. But on the good side it sure does melt the string wax into the string nicely. :soda: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 ...But on the good side it sure does melt the string wax into the string nicely. Nice! Haven't made it to the last few. Too much going on. Answering the thread: Haven't Practiced in full gear yet, obviously. I've been shooting throughout the spring and summer though. On good days, I'm shooting 2.5" groups now at 50 yards with the new bow, so I'm starting to get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Last week was absolutely dreadful. High 90s and even over 100 a couple of days. Not dry heat either. I finally got to shoot on Sunday for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Cooled off a bit here the last couple days. I would still like to see it in the 60's though . Going to try and get out and shoot a bit tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Been in constant 90's here, ain't stopping from practice, got two standfs set up in the yard which is a oak hammock so its cooler then out in the field, shot 24 arrows last night in the rain but forgot the skeeter dope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsbuda Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Tried it a few weekends ago here in Buda, Tx after buying three new arrows from Archery Country in Austin. It was hot, but thought with the new arrows I'd be motivated after not shooting for almost six months. I shoot in groups of three so on the third round I told myself to shoot for the nock, even though the other guy in my head told me not too. Well, I didn't listen and shot my second Robin Hood. Darn! Didn't mean to do that. I guess in the end I figured, if I'm that close, no need to continue practicing. I'm waiting until it cools off to start practicing again. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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