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Title: Pick a spot, pick a spot
Post by: acollins on October 21, 2012, 10:45:00 PM
Pick a spot, pick a spot, pick a spot.  That is what I kept telling myself as I could tell my first ever shot at a deer with traditional equipment was about to happen.  It was perfect there he was a 6 pointer 12 yards broadside.  I had practiced for this moment all summer.  I draw and release a perfect shot right over his back.  Problem is I don't remember if I picked a spot or not.  It was a total rush,  but I am definitely going to have to control buck fever for sure.  Sure wish I would have picked up a recurve 20 years ago,  but very thankful for the opportunity the good lord gave me.  Back to the woods tomorrow.
Title: Re: Pick a spot, pick a spot
Post by: Richie on October 21, 2012, 10:52:00 PM
Good job just getting an oppurtunity at 12 yards, you will get another.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pick a spot, pick a spot
Post by: Over&Under on October 21, 2012, 10:53:00 PM
Picking a spot is alot easier said than done in the moment...keep at it, and good luck!
Title: Re: Pick a spot, pick a spot
Post by: KSdan on October 22, 2012, 12:08:00 AM
After 20 years of never being able to pick a spot on live game I read Jay Kidwell's book on the brain game with Instinctive archery.  Changed my entire approach.  The button method has been a great technique.

Good luck
Dan
Title: Re: Pick a spot, pick a spot
Post by: BowHuntingFool on October 22, 2012, 12:11:00 AM
It happens to everyone! Good times, good times! Wait till ya join the "miss the same deer twice" club....LOL!    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Pick a spot, pick a spot
Post by: GRINCH on October 22, 2012, 12:15:00 AM
I remember my first shot on a Doe at 20 yards shot right over her back think I gave here a hair cut,it get's better.