Deer hunting - average distance

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  1. ArcheryGirl

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    I was just wondering what the average distance is you usually get your deer at.
     
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  3. Fitz

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    I'd say 20-22 yards, ranging from 15-35 for me.
     
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    20-30 yards
     
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    I try to setup no more than 25 yards from a run...that being said the farthest i've shot at/harvested a deer from was 35 yards...it's those buck runs that you dont know exist that always get me!!
     
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    About 15 yards for average I would say.
     
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    I agree with what will prolly be the average....15-35 yds...are you thinkin of getting right to the business if hunting?
     
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  8. ArcheryGirl

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    Not sure if I can get ready in time for this year but next year for sure
     
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    10-15 yards for me, I like them close.
     
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    Probably an average of about 17 yards, but have shot deer between straight down out to 40 yds.
     
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    Atta girl...don't rush it but I think you'd have enough time if you have some people in your corner helping you out...
     
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    15-30 yards. Doe I shot last year was about 12. Much farther than 30 and I'll pass I'd say if everything was perfect 40 would be my max.

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  13. ArcheryGirl

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    Thankfully I do! Next Sunday we'll go to a 3d range in the woods with tree stands and the whole enchilada.
     
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    Try shooting at 30 yards, when you go down to 25-20 yards it is easy
     
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    practicing at long distances like 60+ yards make those 15-35 average shots chip shots.
     
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    15 to 30 yards generally.
     
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    Under 20 yards.
     
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    I've shot three deer with a bow and they were all at sixteen yards. Thirty yards is pretty much the extent of my comfort zone.
     
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    Of the two deer I shot, my spike last year was at 23, and my doe the year before was at 15.


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    Then don't sell yourself short! If you got the time....Illinois has the deer for sure...lol...
     
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    30 yards-ish.
     
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