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Stand or Sit

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by CMTRAV, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. patinthehat

    patinthehat Die Hard Bowhunter

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    i stand most the time. lean against the tree alot too. every once in awhile ill sit down to relax. cant sit too long though because i have been known to fall asleep. and you cant shoot em if you are snoring :)
     
  2. Slugger

    Slugger Grizzled Veteran

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    I sit most of the time.
     
  3. finnshady

    finnshady Weekend Warrior

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    If I'm in my summit open shot I usually sit and shoot. If I'm in my other climber I will stand so I have better clearance over the safety bar.
     
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    tfarah22 Weekend Warrior

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    Same here.
     
  5. Lt.smoke

    Lt.smoke Weekend Warrior

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    In my limited experience I have shot a few standing and a few sitting so either way is fine for me
     
  6. airenlow

    airenlow Grizzled Veteran

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    I'm a sitter. Still getting used to heights...standing just makes it worse.
     
  7. tacklebox

    tacklebox Grizzled Veteran

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    front to back or back to front.....
     
  8. SparrowHawk

    SparrowHawk Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I do both. I prefer to stand and lean back against the tree because I feel like it blends me in better and I can keep a lookout without as much movement. I have only shot one deer being seated. First light and that last hour before dark I always stand. When a deer comes in I always grab my bow first, followed by making the decision if I can stand without getting busted.
     
  9. Bootlegger

    Bootlegger Grizzled Veteran

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    I stand up about 99% of the time. Hurts my back to sit very long.
     
  10. Chago

    Chago Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I sit the entire time, but I stand up for the shot. I normally sit in the dark in morning hunts, then stand up at first light for prime time. Then I end up sitting after about 45 mins to an hour. Evening hunts I sit the entire time, about 1 hour to 45 before last light I stay standing.

    I always stand up though when I see deer for the shot.
     
  11. Parker70

    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Stand during prime time.
     
  12. WiscoBowHunter

    WiscoBowHunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Well I sit until I need to stretch out then I stand for a while then sit back down. But will most of the time stand when taking a shot or sit if I don't have the opportunity to stand up.
     
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  13. Sticknstringarchery

    Sticknstringarchery Grizzled Veteran

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    I stand most of the time if I'm hunting by myself. If I'm with my wife, I sit.


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  14. TheChurchArchers

    TheChurchArchers Die Hard Bowhunter

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    mornings i stand till 8 then sit and evening i'll sit until there is a hour of shooting light left then i'll stand
     
  15. InTheWoods

    InTheWoods Weekend Warrior

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    Whatever requires the least movement. In the blind on the ground I am sitting. In my platform blind I am kneeling on one knee because of the angle.
     
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    Sit and shot from a seated position. Only stand to stretch my legs etc.

    I find I fidget to much when I'm standing. Move my arms and look around to much.
    I sit and just listen or read a book and nod off from time to time.


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  17. mickeyt360

    mickeyt360 Weekend Warrior

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    Yea I normally sit during the day but in the mornings and evenings I will stand up for awhile.
     

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