AdvantageTimberLou Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? 40 yards but I practice this shot and I am confident in making it, however I prefer 25 yards and under. Once you do 3d shoots it helps your range and confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? i am capable of shooting out to 40 yards, but limit myself to 30 an under. I practice at 40 as much as i do any yardage, just incase that once in a lifetime deer comes by at that range and decides he doesn't want to come any closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deepwoods1 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? Im pretty effective out to about 50, but limit myself to only take shots from about 40 yards. At low light its really risky to shoot past 30 even. Limbs and small branches become hard to see. Heck its hard to see those grey ghosts at low light even! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? I usually keep it 35 and under. First year with a new bow, so I haven't been able to practice beyond that. Confidence is the biggest factor in shooting at any distance along with knowing the limitations of your bow and yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? I'll practice out to 40 yards,but won't shoot at a deer unless he's inside 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? Ditto. Practice to 40 but restrict my shots to 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? I can shoot out to 40 with no problem, But most of my shots are 35 and under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? farthest shot on a deer was 32, but my bow shoots well out to 40 and i'm pretty confident shooting 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? My average shot is 25 to 30. I have shot one deer at 44 yards and have no problem doing it again if needed. I dont think I'd take a much longer shot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beardbustr Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? I don't like to shoot past 35 but most of my shots are 10-25 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? won't shoot past 40 , but haven't taken a shot past 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? usually not over 30 yards, my fartherst shot i've ever taken was 35 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? 25 yards max. Closer is better. I really like them within touching range...lol. That's what really gets the old adrenaline pumping. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? 30 yards is my max too. I'd stretch one at 35 if I had to, but only if I thought it was my only possible shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? I wouldn't shoot past 45 yards, no 50 yards if I was desperate. I like putting my skills to the test. I've regularly practiced out to 50 yards, so why not take the shot? 50 yards is pushing it, mind you. I would only take that shot if it were a deer I def wanted to take and there was no chance of it moving closer. Also, a huge buck would def get a zinger if it were 45-50 yards away. No doubt about it and I don't care if you disagree. 50 yards is braggable: 60 yards is irresponsible if you don't regularly practice it. 70 yards is crazy, but I've heard of people who have taken deer at 100 yards with a bow. I don't believe them, but I've heard people bragging. Nothing closer than 40 yards is braggable anyway. i was hitting my targets consistently at 35 yards within 2 weeks after starting archery and I had a old junky bow, too. So why not push the envelope. Stop bragging about how ethical you are and start hitting your target at 40-50 yards. Indians used to drive buffalo over cliffs you think they wouldn't take a 50 yards shot, you're on something. I'm taking that shot all day long. I took lots of caffeine today, can you tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Illinois1958 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? ah, java is the answer. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt_hunter Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? the farthest i've taken is 35, but if it was necessary i think after all of my practice 50 wouldn't be out of the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? 34.11435698065476867 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? i shoot competitions at distances out to 80 yards and 3Ds out to 50 yards. i do practice with broadheads out to 60 yards. my pins go 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 . i probably wouldnt take any shot past 45 yards. but if i hit a deer say at 20 and he walked out there and stood at 50 and gave me another shot i would take it. thats why i have a 50 and a 60. i do know at 50 and 60 i can make that shot. i guess i really dont know what i would do if a huge buck stood out there at say 53 yards and made me try to decide. i would prefer a simple 15 yard broadside shot any day of the week. but sometimes you just never know what you would do. having a laser range finder allows me to be exact if needed and i have a shooting lane that goes to 53 yards. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? [ QUOTE ] Nothing closer than 40 yards is braggable anyway. [/ QUOTE ] The shot that I am most proud of is the 4 yard shot that resulted up in a great doe harvest. My emphasis is on the hunting skill that it takes to get within those super-close yardages. On that deer I actually was a lot closer at one point but couldn't get into a good shooting position until it cleared the other side of the large oak that I was standing behind. That deer had me almost coming out of my skin. That was a shot to be proud of! Shooting skills can best be proven at the range. For me the skill at bowhunting is best shown by just how close you can get to your prey. That is the defining difference between bow hunting and gun hunting. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mathews_Pa_Bowhunter Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? 40 YARDS IS MY MAX, HOWEVER I HAVE NOT SHOT A DEER OVER 33 YARDS YET. I PRACTICE OUT TO 60 YARDS. THIS YEAR I HAD A BUCK OUT AT 59 YARDS, I HAD TIME TO RANGE HIM WITH MY RANGE FINDER, YES I PULLED THE BOW BACK TO FULL DRAW. I'D LET DOWN THOUGH, IT WAS JUST TO FAR. HE WAS DANDY BUCK, MAYBE A 150 INCH BUCK!? I HAVENT SEEN HIM SINCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samueljm Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? 7000 yards. I aint neva scurred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? [ QUOTE ] 7000 yards. I aint neva scurred [/ QUOTE ] Riiiiggghhhtt. Anyway, I limit myself to 25 yards because that's the length of my backyard and all I really can practice at. But this year I have intentions of practicing out to 40, but limiting myself to 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallone Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? I practice at 50 and 60 and if the conditions were right and they weren't spooked I'd take a 50 yard shot. My first kill was at 36 between two tree's and my longest has been 45yrds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deepwoods1 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: How far will you shoot at a deer? I practice at 40 and 50 yards, just for fun. But in the woods shooting at deer 40 yards...MAX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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