You mean you don't call out your shot to the camera man? Like throat shot quartering away, it helps if you also predict how far the deer will do after the shot as well, it helps build credibility when you tell others what is ethical
Brackett just took (and made) a 87 yarder on a whitetail a couple of weeks ago. I can't even imagine doing that. I've never even shot that far at a target
No. I stumbled onto a little secret not too long ago. After every shot I just yell out "smoked that joker!". Just for safe measure I'll usually follow that up with a few fist bumps and some tears. Generally, everyone is so caught up in those moments that they don't notice I covered the gut shot entrance hole up with my pack, tree stand, picture of my mother in law, ozonics machine, clothes I didn't even wear on the hunt, and a bottle of scent killer that made all the difference in the hunt. People haven't caught on yet.
I think you have misunderstood the meaning of my words on this one. My point was that if someone can not hit a 20" circle at 62 yards every time, then they have not properly prepared for a western hunt. This is not a hard thing to accomplish. In my opinion anyone who can shoot a 4 inch group at 30 can easily do this. In no way did I say that every 60+ yard shot that presents itself should be taken. In a lot of instances , with elk, it is possible to get much closer. However, no way I would pass up a clean shot at a 20" vital on a calm elk. Good luck on hunt number 7 when u get to go.
If you want to hunt with a recurve, that is your choice. I myself am a huge fan of technology. I embrace it and take advantage of the compound bows available today. I also use a rangefinder and the best gear I can afford to buy. I have bow hunted 31 years now all over the US and parts of Canada. So, I have been there thru all sorts of technology advancements. I love to get animals close but I also have limited vacation days. I want to make every hunt count. I practice at extreme range so I have the confidence to make a 50-70 yard shot on the right animal. When elk hunting in the dark timber, that distance isn't possible due to visibility. That's fine with me, but I still want to know I am ready when the opportunity arises. I am a strong proponent of being ready for any situation. One less thing to have to worry about in a sport that has many variables already.
I'm kinda sick of people arguing about how far to take a shot. The entire concept is case dependent. Some people are probably as lethal at 80 yards with their setup as another guy at 20. Get over the fact that some people can shoot farther than you. Yes longer shots have more risk, and should only be taken when all the conditions are in your favor, and when that happens the shot is ethical. Animal isnt paying attention, isnt moving, perfectly broadside, no wind, etc.., If some can consistently hit vital sized area at a certain yardage and their set up puts their arrow and enough KE to be lethal then who is to say they shouldnt take the shot? We all (for the most part, most of you know the person responsible for this exception) take ethical shots and do everything we can to be as close to the animal and know our limitations. Two people will always have different limitations. Stop telling others what their limitations are. Voice your limitations and reasons for them and leave it at that.
I wasn't the one telling someone why/how to hunt. I got quoted by a person who hunts completely different then I. I then put my 2 cents in why I hunt the way I do. Not once did I tell anyone how they should hunt.
Im sorry, I should have said this in my post but it wasnt pointed towards any single person here just to the hunting community in general. Way to much arguing about which shots to take and how far to shoot..
