okiebuck Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hello all, I am getting back into bow hunting this year after several years off. I have my bow sighted in very well on the ground, and I will be hunting from a 17 foot ladder stand this fall. I have already setup my stand, and I really dont want to practice from it, I am trying to stay away until season starts. So, all I have to shoot from while elevated is my little girls treehouse which is probably not even 10 feet off the ground. What do you guys do to simulate shooting from the stand? This will be my first stand hunt ever, so any tips would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I do the same thing you do. I shoot from my kids playground about 8 feet in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sounds good to me. I have the luxury of a club nearby that has several elevated platforms at different heights to the target. Just remember to draw level then bend at the waist and you'll be fine. Knock about 10% off the yardage for 25 degree shots and 30% for 45 degrees. This is a rough way to estimate and seems to work for me. Good luck. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MN hunter Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 To practice I set my ladder stand up in a tree in the yard and shoot from there. Its as close to the real deal as you're gonna get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I throw a ladder up and climb up on my roof. Just becareful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Make sure to bend at the waist and not just lower your bow arm, and you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiebuck Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Thanks for the tips guys, i can't wait to get out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbaker Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I too have gotten on the roof and have even shot out of the second story window. Wife not real happy when she walked in. But what ever it takes to get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Out the upstairs window into the back yard :-) My dad is also building a practice platform next to the cabin about 15 feet up for us to practice from. Good luck! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I got on my neighbors roof while they were working, all one summer, because I didn't want to put the wear and tear on our shingles by walkin' on em'. kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I dont think it makes enough of a difference to worry about. The big key is to draw straight and bend at the waste as stated above! That makes a HUGE difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Practicing elevated is a good idea, especially if you plan on hunting elevated. No matter what assurances you get from everyone that "this broadhead flys just like a feildpoint", do yourself a big favor and actually shoot the style head you plan on shooting at a target. Under 25 yards it's usually not that big a difference but past that, they can be off by a significant amount. This goes for expandables as well. Dispite claims to the contrary, I find you are way better off to discover where they hit for you out of your setup, everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bone collecter Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 i have an old lock on in my back yard up in a tree i practice from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sniperhunter22 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 To practice I set my ladder stand up in a tree in the yard and shoot from there. Its as close to the real deal as you're gonna get. What do you use for a target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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