What do you do to prepare
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I didn't say anything about recording...
I mentioned pictures in my response to you. Meaning = take a photograph of your shooting results with your cell phone if has that ability, then share it.
Perhaps that's TOO much to ask I suppose
OO2
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Okay,
I'm game if any of you guys wanta fill me in what 'shoot the can' means. Inside joke or somethin?
Id appreciate if someone filled me in, thanks!
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Here's a different perspective of what I've been doing lately. I just uploaded it a few moments ago.
I have my reasons why I've been filming while practicing.
Take two for the day.
My second set of five arrows @60, 50, 40, 30 & 20 yards in that order TOO.
I'm game if any of you guys wanta fill me in what 'shoot the can' means. Inside joke or somethin?
Id appreciate if someone filled me in, thanks!
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Here's a different perspective of what I've been doing lately. I just uploaded it a few moments ago.
I have my reasons why I've been filming while practicing.
Take two for the day.
My second set of five arrows @60, 50, 40, 30 & 20 yards in that order TOO.
OO2
Well-Known Member
Take Three!
Two strikes out of my final set of the five arrows for the day.
Everyone have a fun, safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
I'll catch up with you guys later - take care!!
Two strikes out of my final set of the five arrows for the day.
Everyone have a fun, safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
I'll catch up with you guys later - take care!!
Felt the need to get my bow out this morning after being up since 5 a.m. Just can't seemed to help myself at this point...
Anyhow, first 5 arrows of the day.
This exercise is definitely helping me get into a much better rhythm with regards to making adjustments as needed to shoot at a moving target.
Two hits from 40 & 30 yards, 50 & 20 just missed & 60 was my first arrow of the day that was a bit more off target.
Anyhow, first 5 arrows of the day.
This exercise is definitely helping me get into a much better rhythm with regards to making adjustments as needed to shoot at a moving target.
Two hits from 40 & 30 yards, 50 & 20 just missed & 60 was my first arrow of the day that was a bit more off target.
Yesterday's midday results right after the Buckeyes put an a$$ whoopin on Oregon.
It was extremely humid out at the time, in fact it just started sprinkling rain when I let my first arrow go.
I definitely got rained out for my 'Take Three' evening session. Something that I've been trying to do during the last 30 minutes of daylight.
Again, I do all this to increase my bow shooting abilities for daytime light/wind/weather type of conditions.
From my past experience, these practice exercises have paid off for me.
Today, I'll try to get two different sessions in a little bit later.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend!
Take care & peace out
It was extremely humid out at the time, in fact it just started sprinkling rain when I let my first arrow go.
I definitely got rained out for my 'Take Three' evening session. Something that I've been trying to do during the last 30 minutes of daylight.
Again, I do all this to increase my bow shooting abilities for daytime light/wind/weather type of conditions.
From my past experience, these practice exercises have paid off for me.
Today, I'll try to get two different sessions in a little bit later.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend!
Take care & peace out
Today's stuff!
I went and pulled two trail cameras out of the woods this afternoon and then swamped cards with the rest of them. I relocated one of those cameras to a main core area known for bucks.
While doing so, I also visited all my tree stand locations. I climbed into each one of them. None of them really needs any major shooting lane maintenance.
On my travels back home, I cleared all the major debris away from my hiking trails.
At two of the tree stand locations, I cleared away all the major vegetation overgrowth from the original deer runs. Now it’ll be a much easier path of least resistance for the deer. Each one of them funnels straight in front of me, my main shooting lane/window
I also discovered on the way back home, that my very brand-new neighbor is a deer hunter. I found his tree stand on the very back edge of his property right along his fence (within 10’ from the property line).
Definitely made me chuckle when I seen it!
Especially when I seen his supersized, bright & shiny, brand-new, silver metal colored log chain with a super large keyed Master Lock that was wrapped around his hang-on & the tree. I guess to secure the tree in place
No climbing sticks in the area, so I assume that he’ll be carrying them when he's ready to hunt.
That stand location is just within 200 yards from one of my other Loc-Ons. At times past, I used to hunt out of my climber within 100 yards of his current location. I guess I won’t be doing that anymore
I still have one new Loc-On stand w/ a new cover-system that I intend on hanging at a brand-new location. I’ll most likely get that taken care by the end of next weekend.
Then I’ll be completely ready with the exception of washing & hanging hunting clothes, which I’ll do that the week before the opener.
I still have available to my disposal, my Climber, a Pop-up Ground Blind, another Loc-On & a Ladder Stand. All if by chance I feel the need to use them.
I do use my Climber often, depending on whatever situation I may find myself in when pursuing a mature buck. That’s used mainly to close the distance when I spot a real booner from one of my current permanent hunting setups.
Oh,,, I also checkedout all the data from my trail cameras. I’ll say this, It should be a fun & exciting season for me. I'm looking forward to it...
I still managed to get out to do ‘THE POP-CAN CHALLENGE’ just moments ago. Not bad considering all the work I’ve done in this freaking heatwave we're having.
I’m absolutely beat now for a 52 year old...
Now I’m ready to relax and watch the “Monster Energy Cup Series: Bojangles’ Southern 500” at Darlington.
Have good evening ‘TOO’ crew
Catch up with you guys tomorrow
I went and pulled two trail cameras out of the woods this afternoon and then swamped cards with the rest of them. I relocated one of those cameras to a main core area known for bucks.
While doing so, I also visited all my tree stand locations. I climbed into each one of them. None of them really needs any major shooting lane maintenance.
On my travels back home, I cleared all the major debris away from my hiking trails.
At two of the tree stand locations, I cleared away all the major vegetation overgrowth from the original deer runs. Now it’ll be a much easier path of least resistance for the deer. Each one of them funnels straight in front of me, my main shooting lane/window
I also discovered on the way back home, that my very brand-new neighbor is a deer hunter. I found his tree stand on the very back edge of his property right along his fence (within 10’ from the property line).
Definitely made me chuckle when I seen it!
Especially when I seen his supersized, bright & shiny, brand-new, silver metal colored log chain with a super large keyed Master Lock that was wrapped around his hang-on & the tree. I guess to secure the tree in place
No climbing sticks in the area, so I assume that he’ll be carrying them when he's ready to hunt.
That stand location is just within 200 yards from one of my other Loc-Ons. At times past, I used to hunt out of my climber within 100 yards of his current location. I guess I won’t be doing that anymore
I still have one new Loc-On stand w/ a new cover-system that I intend on hanging at a brand-new location. I’ll most likely get that taken care by the end of next weekend.
Then I’ll be completely ready with the exception of washing & hanging hunting clothes, which I’ll do that the week before the opener.
I still have available to my disposal, my Climber, a Pop-up Ground Blind, another Loc-On & a Ladder Stand. All if by chance I feel the need to use them.
I do use my Climber often, depending on whatever situation I may find myself in when pursuing a mature buck. That’s used mainly to close the distance when I spot a real booner from one of my current permanent hunting setups.
Oh,,, I also checkedout all the data from my trail cameras. I’ll say this, It should be a fun & exciting season for me. I'm looking forward to it...
I still managed to get out to do ‘THE POP-CAN CHALLENGE’ just moments ago. Not bad considering all the work I’ve done in this freaking heatwave we're having.
I’m absolutely beat now for a 52 year old...
Now I’m ready to relax and watch the “Monster Energy Cup Series: Bojangles’ Southern 500” at Darlington.
Have good evening ‘TOO’ crew
Catch up with you guys tomorrow
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Amazing how much a neighbor can change things...probably thinks he’s doing good. But in reality he’s changed everything for the bad. Guessing this is the same guy that took out a bunch of thicket to build.
Yep, and I'll be having talks with him soon so we can get on the same page.
Tried to simulate taking shots during the first few minutes of legal hunting time - the 30 minutes before sunrise.
My first 5 arrows of the day starting off from 60 yards, then 50, 40, 30 & finishing up @20 yards.
My first hit of the POP-CAN for the day was @40 yards.
I'll try to get in two more sessions later today, one at midday and the other during the last 30 minutes of what would be considered legal hunting time if the season was open.
Enjoy your Labor Day 'TOO' crew!
My first 5 arrows of the day starting off from 60 yards, then 50, 40, 30 & finishing up @20 yards.
My first hit of the POP-CAN for the day was @40 yards.
I'll try to get in two more sessions later today, one at midday and the other during the last 30 minutes of what would be considered legal hunting time if the season was open.
Enjoy your Labor Day 'TOO' crew!
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Man-oh-man,,, is it hot out or what?
I just completed my 'Take Two' midday session out in this outdoor oven...
Anyhow, I shot 5 arrows from 60 through 20 yards.
2 POP-CAN scores - one @50 & the other @20 yards.
Take Three will happen sometime after 8:00 p.m. this evening.
Stay hydrated today 'TOO' crew cause it's freaking hot & muggy out!
Hope you're enjoying your day off 'TOO'
I just completed my 'Take Two' midday session out in this outdoor oven...
Anyhow, I shot 5 arrows from 60 through 20 yards.
2 POP-CAN scores - one @50 & the other @20 yards.
Take Three will happen sometime after 8:00 p.m. this evening.
Stay hydrated today 'TOO' crew cause it's freaking hot & muggy out!
Hope you're enjoying your day off 'TOO'
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I just came in from outside and unloading coolers/firewood/other camping things...shooting a bow would not be on my list! Doing anything outside that isn’t a must is out of the question! Better man then I am...you can have it. 
DIdn't get an evening session in last night cause I was with family enjoying the last part of the 2018 Labor Day with them.
Below is my first five arrows of the day shooting from 60 through 20 yards.
Already, the outdoor temperature is in the mid 80s with extreme humidity. In a nutshell - it's freaking HOT!
I hit the POP_CAN @40 & 20 yards for my morning session.
The 60 & 50 yard shots are real low. I was struggling with the morning sun in my eyes at those two distances. Lately, I've been missing my 30 yard shots. Not entirely sure why other than I think I've been standing on a slight downgrade rather than standing on flat ground and I haven't adjusted accordingly.
Anyhow, I'll try to get in two more sessions later today, one midday and the other during the last half hour of daylight.
Below is my first five arrows of the day shooting from 60 through 20 yards.
Already, the outdoor temperature is in the mid 80s with extreme humidity. In a nutshell - it's freaking HOT!
I hit the POP_CAN @40 & 20 yards for my morning session.
The 60 & 50 yard shots are real low. I was struggling with the morning sun in my eyes at those two distances. Lately, I've been missing my 30 yard shots. Not entirely sure why other than I think I've been standing on a slight downgrade rather than standing on flat ground and I haven't adjusted accordingly.
Anyhow, I'll try to get in two more sessions later today, one midday and the other during the last half hour of daylight.
Afternoon 'TOO'-ville!
Just completed my 'Take Two' midday session of shooting 5 arrows from 60 though 20 yards moments ago.
Much better group this go around cause the sun wasn't a negative factor in viewing the target.
I hit the POP-CAN right from the get go @60 yards, then again @40 yards.
Not sure what happen on my 50 yard shot, but it was awful.
Still struggling with 30 yard shots for whatever reason.
It's definitely getting to me since most of my field setups offer 30 yards or less, typically.
Anyhow, 'Take Three' will happen today between 8:00 & 8:30 p.m. this evening.
Practice, practice & practice some more
Hope you all are staying hydrated & cool throughout this heatwave.
Take care!
Just completed my 'Take Two' midday session of shooting 5 arrows from 60 though 20 yards moments ago.
Much better group this go around cause the sun wasn't a negative factor in viewing the target.
I hit the POP-CAN right from the get go @60 yards, then again @40 yards.
Not sure what happen on my 50 yard shot, but it was awful.
Still struggling with 30 yard shots for whatever reason.
It's definitely getting to me since most of my field setups offer 30 yards or less, typically.
Anyhow, 'Take Three' will happen today between 8:00 & 8:30 p.m. this evening.
Practice, practice & practice some more
Hope you all are staying hydrated & cool throughout this heatwave.
Take care!