Leo Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 There's been a lot of buzz about maximum distance lately. I thought to be even handed we ought to discuss the other end of things. There are additional factors you need to worry about with taking very close shots that are rarely discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? I took a 7 yard shot on a doe this fall using my xbow. With the 4x scope I had to search around a bit for the kill zone. I think anything passed the bow is not too close unless your afraid the thing would jump on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? I hate shots closer than 10 yards. I missed a doe broadside at 5 yards last October just because she was too close. I shot right underneath her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? I shot a 5pt at 10ft while walking to my treestand in the morning.I like 'em close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? I had a doe stick her head right inside my grass blind shooting window, one day. The tip of my broadhead was probably about 12" away from her nose. That was too close, because there was nothing I could do but sit still and enjoy the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? [ QUOTE ] I had a doe stick her head right inside my grass blind shooting window, one day. The tip of my broadhead was probably about 12" away from her nose. That was too close, because there was nothing I could do but sit still and enjoy the moment. [/ QUOTE ] That is one brave doe. She must not have known who you was. Had she known about your hand to knife skills she would have never done such a thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? Straight down is a HARD/NO SHOT so that is to close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlott89 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? i like em close but not 3 yards or less its too close for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? Straight down in a stand is too close but they'll open up some room with a little patience. Had a few too close at ground level before too (inside 5 yards). Only because I couldn't draw without risking them seeing movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? If Im up in a treestand wont shoot straight down at a deer. If Im in a blind if I have the shot Ill take it. Inless its somthing like what Steve said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? I dont think that there is such a thing as to close. When season comes around and I am practicing a lot, I do it out the stand with a 3d deer and put it under the stand, 2 yards out, 5 yards out 7 yards out and so on and possition it quartering at me, away, broadside, facing me, and so on. I do this so that I am ready for any shot possible. seem to work out pretty good. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? It is again just like your max distance, it all depends on what you feel comfortable shooting and what you have practiced. A couple years ago I had 1 walk up under my ladder stand and lick the rungs of the ladder. I had to wait for him to walk away a little in order to get a shot. Maybe 5 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? slughunter....there have been 2 occasions I recall helping 2 different friends clean their deer that had old broadheads in their back bones. The old wounds were both completely healed up. One had a large puss pocket around it. Both of the hunters that fired those arrows obviously thought the same thing you did but they sure didn't break the spine on those 2 deer they shot, whoever they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? Im not saying I would take a straight down spine shot, but if I feel comfortable and confident with any shot situation that may come up, you bet im gonna take it. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhnter Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? I don't worry about close shots very much. I let them get as close as they will get before I take my shot. I shot a little doe two years ago and she was 6 steps from the base of my tree. Had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? I do all my hunting from the ground and there definitely is such a thing as too close. Like buckee said, there's not a darn thing you can do when they almost step on you. I've been busted so many times when trying to draw on a close buck. My minimum shot to date has been 11 yards, but I like 20; you can get away with quite a bit more movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ultralite31 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? i like em right under my stand because this gives me a spine shot which i like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? Facing straight on at under 10 yards is definately a spine shot right between the shoulder blades. I've taken five deer that way and have a lot of faith in that shot. Any other angle, I'll let the deer get a bit from the tree before taking the shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? On one of the rainiest days I have ever hunted I decided to stay on the ground. I sat in the crotch of an Oak tree that had three trunks. After about 30 minutes of sitting still I decided I needed a better angle if I was ever going to be able to draw my bow for a shot. When I leaned forward to practice drawing my bow there was a 10 point sniffing my boot. He blew and ran, I screamed like a little girl and of course there was no shot taken. That's too close . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? Good Question Leo...... I don't personally like steep shot angles because I am about 20-25 feet up in a tree. I love the 20 yard shot. I know it sound cliche' but give me a 20 yarder any day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? Straight down from a stand is about the only shot I won't take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? not for me..if I can get a shot off without spooking it, im gonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Is there such a thing as too close? Too close from a tree stand isn't good, chances are you're only going to get one lung. A spine shot is ideal for a straight down shot, but I'd rather have the deer at least 10 yards or so out to get a double lung. On the ground however, I don't think there is such a thing as TOO close. As long as your arrow can get off of the string.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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