Canuck2 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hunting boy has raised the age-old question about how far is a reasonable maximum hunting bow shot. As always, there is a wide range of opinions, but basically 2 distinct camps; one bunch says "I can shoot x number of yards and no one can tell me not to" and the other says "No, ethically you should only shoot y yards and you're a bonehead if you shoot farther." The variables that are often presented include relaxed animal vs alert animal, awkward stances, wind, arrow speed, ability to hit a bullseye out to a certain distance, and so on. Well, here's your chance to justify your own opinion, based on your range of experience. I suggest the following format, which I will fill in with my own data. Simply cut, paste, erase my data in each slot and add yours. 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 35 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 11 years 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - yes 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - 3D, field events, 900 & 1200 rounds, 5-spots. 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - Gold medal at 2006 British Columbia Seniors Games OK, there you have it. One thing I'm also interested in is to see if we can stick strictly to the above recipe rather than inserting a rant concerning any particular stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 40 yards under perfect conditions 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 15 years 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - yes 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - 3D, daily or at least 3 times week at home range 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - Consistently in top 5 in class on local 3-D range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAPA99 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. MAX YD=30 2. SINCE 1978 =28YRS 3. YES 4. DART LEAGE'S SHOOT THE SCREAN 1 A WEEK/3D IN SUMMER 5.I EAT VENISON EVERY YEAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 20 yards, but I intend to double that by this season 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 4 years 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - I try to *long story why I can't now* 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - regular backyard practice and every once in a while shooting with some friends 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - other than a few bets while shooting in the yard, I placed sixth when I was 13 among 30 men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 40 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - this upcoming season will be 20 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - no 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - practice out back with my little block and 3D target 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - none. I don't shoot competitively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game Depends on how comfortable I feel with the shot as it is presented. I practice out to 40 in the yard. Would I shoot at a deer at 40, probably never. At 35 under the right circumstances probably. 1. Probably 35 yards max on a deer, would really depend. 2. Been shooting a bow of some sort since 1992 3. Practice pretty well year round, usually shoot much more late summer. 4. Dont compete, shoot for fun, and enjoy just shooting in the yard. 5. Think number 4 answers this question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. Wont shoot at a deer further than 30 yards. 2. Been shooting a bow now for around 5 years. 3. Practice year round. 4. Cont compete shoot indoor during the winter then with friends do a good bit of 3D shooting and also shooting around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bruteshooter Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 30 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 2 years 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - yes 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - practice range time @ shop and home 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - I don't do competitive, but I did succeed with a few whitetails this past season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? 40 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? Since 1979 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? yes 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? practice at home almost every day 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? N/A, don't shoot competitively OK, there you have it. One thing I'm also interested in is to see if we can stick strictly to the above recipe rather than inserting a rant concerning any particular stance. [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. 35 yards 2. 17 years 3. yes but not as much 3 months before season 4. just shoot in the backyard for fun 5.n/a dont need to pat myself on the back when it comes to shooting my bow I know what I can and cant do. Guess it comes from bowhunting so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1.20-25yds 2.25yrs 3.Yes 4.DART 2 times a week,at least 3 days practice & 3D 5.Placed 2nd in DART league traditional class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHNTR Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 55 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 30 years 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - Yes 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - 3D, Field Rounds, Indoor. 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - Gold Medal in Police Games-State 3D Championship, Numerous 1st place finishes in 3D's throughout the year. HUNTING, hundreds of critters over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. 30 yds 2. 12 years 3. no 4. Block in back yard 5. N/A....many P&Y deer(6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 40 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - This year will be 21 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? -Usually not in the winter. 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - We move a 3D target around an elevated shooting platform and take one shot at it. It really helps you know your yardages. 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - Don't shoot competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. 30 yards 2. Don't keep track of things like this. 3. Enough to hit what I'm aiming at. 4. Bowhunting 5. I once killed 4 P&Y deer with one arrow, with a recurve, while still hunting barefoot...in the snow. Actually, that's not true, but I'm not much for bragging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. 30 yards in PA 50 yards out West 2. 5 years 3. Yes 4. just practice by myself...would like to get into 3D 5. N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2 Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game Great information, gang. IMHO you guys are being pretty realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 40 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - I think this past year made 33. 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - yes 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - practice on my 40 yard range behind my house on my bag tartets, block, and 3D target. I also have a range at my camp and shoot from an elevated position there at bags, a block and 2 3D targets. I can set that up to shoot any distance I want. 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - none. I don't shoot competitively It would be interesting to know how many days (on average) you bowhunt each year too. For me it's about 25 days/year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowtech11 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game max is 60yrds 7 years i shoot year round i have taken 2 deer over 40yrds my buddy has taken 2 over 60. it depends on your equipment and your skill level its different for everyone! i can put 6 in a pie plate from 60, 4 out of 5 times! in a perfect situation i would take a 60 yrd shot without a doubt. i have shot 18 deer with a bow and have recovered all 18 of them 3 are p&y. Not bragging but you get out of it want you put into it i dont get buck fever anymore so its like target practice for me in a tree stand. i hunt and shoot year round im confident. but everyone is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 35-40 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 22 years 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - yes 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - Home range 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? Do not compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ultralite31 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game max: 65 yards years: 5 yrs. practice: about a week before season comes in archery activities: shoot in my yard competitive archey: dont do it i shoot for meat only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - right now 30..aiming for 40 when I get a 4 pin sight 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 6 years in the fall 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - not in the past, usually a few weeks before season but plan to more often this year 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - reading up on archery tips and asking questions. hope to try 3D this year 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - umm don't compete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 30 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 3 Seasons 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - Spring, Summer, and Fall 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - None 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? - None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. What is your maximum self-imposed yardage? - 50 yards 2. How long have you bowhunted? - 13 years 3. Do you practice frequently all year long? - no 4. What types of archery activities do you participate in to hone your skills? - practice in back yard with block and 3d targets. 5. What significant successes have you recently had in competitive archery? -None only shoot for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan1990 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: OK, justify your maximum shot distance on game 1. maybe 50yds right now ive only got a pin for 30 though but i can aim high and hit a target from 80. 2. 1 year 3. every day as long as its not stormin outside. 4. practice everyday with bag targets in my back yard. 5. none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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