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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by sunset, Mar 25, 2009.

  1. sunset

    sunset Weekend Warrior

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    I was outside practicing with my bow yesterday & it was so darn windy. I'd shoot the arrow into the target & the wind would take it off the mark that I was aiming at. How do you fight the wind when you're target hunting or actually hunting?
     
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    ty, I was pretty far away. And, the wind happen to be whipping right through the area (like a tunnel)where my target is set.
     
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    Rick James Grizzled Veteran

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    When hunting, I shorten my effective range.

    When shooting target, I'll give it a quarter/half bubble or so, depending on the distance and wind speed.
     
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    I mostly hunt from my ground blind & I don't like to take very long shots when I hunt. I feel like I'm still a rookie at this. Although I've gun hunted all my life. I've only picked up bow hunting about 5 years ago. I still have a lot to learn. I've learned a lot reading all of your posts through the years. ty
     
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    Either shorten the range or hold on the upwind side. :D
     
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    mobow Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Guestimate. :d
     
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    LOL that's what I've been doing. I knew I was on the right track:cool: :deer:
     
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