How many times

[ntrout]

How many times week do you shoot your bow?

[Squirrelhunter91]

I would like to shoot everyday, but I've found that when I shoot too much, my muscles get stressed and then my performance slacks. I try to shoot every other day.. this way my muscles get some relief.

[LifeNRA]

Once a week, its not enough. I go out and shoot 5 arrows 15 yards, 5 at 25 yards, and 5 to 10 arrows at 35 yards. Take a break, and do it all over again. So far no problems, hitting the dots on my target just fine! I can not shoot in the city here. So I must drive to the pistol club I belong too. Just can't do it everyday like I would like too!

[JimPic]

I usually shoot a couple times a week

[Guest Mathews_Pa_Bowhunter]

Just About 4/5 Times A Week. Big Back Yard With Two 3-d Targets And A Bag Target!!!!!!!

Country Livin Is Good For Me, No Neighbors Too Close / Walk 400 Yards And I'm In The Woods To Hunt!!!!!!

[hoytbowhunter]

I shoot at least 1 arrow a day

[Michiganbowhunter_SQ2]

i have been slackin this year...mostly because i needed a new insert for my target, but i went and picked on up yesterday, will be back to shooting pretty much everyday if the weather permits. i shoot at 20 yards for a good bit, then back up to 30 for a while, and then back to 20 again and then call it a day

[toddyboman]

4 to 5 times a week.

[bigbuck145]

I shoot about two or three times a week but not to the point where i get tired.

[tedicast]

I can honestly say I shoot every day. It is a rare day that I don't shoot at least 10 arrows, even if it is my garage, working on back tension.

[Hillbilly]

ive been slacking off as well, been getting my beagle dogs running for upcoming season. If I slack off to much more I doubt I take a bow to the woods, I dont want to take a bow without lots of practice in the off-season.

[Ravin R10 man]

Havnt even picked it up since last season, since about oct. , normally I start in July, but I just cant find the time. I have to start soon season is Sept 15th

[Tecumseh]

Two or three times a week I don't shoot till I'm tired I practice out to 45 yrds.

[Tominator]

Depends on a lot, mostly weather. I hate sweating profusely just from shooting a bow, so I avoid really hot weather.

I try to shoot once or twice a week starting in summer.

[DU_man_84]

i try to shoot anytime i can, i like to get at least 10-20 minutes of shooting in everyday, but sometimes i cant, even if i can get a quick 5 minutes to go out and throw about 10 arrows that works for me

[ntrout]

I shoot everyday. I fling 20 plus a day from 10 to 50 yards and some out of a stand.

[hutchies]

I would like to say daily but until my new string comes in I can't shoot at all. The other string is fraying out and I'm not taking any chances.

[Tony]

i was shooting about evey other day, until i started my new job. now i havent shot in 2 weeks. i have to move to a new apartment and so i doubt its going to be any time soon. weather here is nasty hot and humid.

once i get settled into my new apartment and new job, them i will get back on track.

Shoot Strong

Tony

[Jodyslilbro]

I try to shoot at least every other day

[wildthing]

Bowhunting, to me, is a craft and skills that needs consistent practice. I practice almost every day, but the objectives and intensity change. What I like to do is plan my practice, mentally and physically. What I mean by that is that instead of just going out into the yard and shooting randomly, I take a note pad and pen and plan my practice ahead of time. Maybe I warm up with a few rounds at 15, then get into my workout rounds of 20, 30, and 40 yards. Whenever I am comfortable, I make a note, and where I need practice, I make a note and practice more of those shots. I try to envision my shots, my angles, my reaction time, my full draw hold time. I practice my mouth bleats when practicing. I practice in the heat, wind, drizzle, low light, and calm conditions. I also have a ladder stand in a tree in my yard that I practice shooting out of. I think that all of these areas of practice have played a part in my success because it gives me "real" practice and I feel comfortable in the shots I am taking.

In summary, I would say practice with a plan and take notes. Let's face it, almost never are you going to be in the woods, on an 80 degree day, in shorts and a t-shirt, standing on level ground at full draw taking a clear 20yard broadside shot! The more you can put yourself into a "real" hunting condition, the more comfortable you will be when the opportunities present themselves during the season. Your practices will be more fun, more challenging, and your success in the field will increase!

[wtnhunt]

I like to shoot a couple times a week, but have to admit I have not been shooting at all here lately, just been too dad gum hot for me. My wife is shooting about 2-3 times a week though, figure she needs the practice more than I do. Will start shooting quite a bit again here really soon.

[Guest rrb32]

Try to get in 3-4 times a week.

[Guest waynemclain]

i shoot 20 arrows a day....usually 10 out of my treestand and 10 on the ground keep me nice and sharp.

[Guest mikemcd]

i envy any of you that don't have a 115 degree heat index to cope with every day in the summer.

i'd love to shoot after work every day but it's a little hard when it is 91 at 7am and 98 at 5pm- real temp, not including the heat index.

maybe i should move a little further north.

m

[Widowmaker]

I am usually out 3-4 times a week.