Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Sirius Black on January 20, 2013, 04:46:00 PM
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I really enjoy trad archery, but it's hard for me to shoot in winter, unless we get little snow. I live in town with no back yard, and shooting at the local Gander Mt I would be more or less in the compounders way (they want to shoot 30+ yds). I do preform exercises over the winter to keep my archery related muscles strong. Does anyone not shoot, or just less, in the winter months?
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Unfortunately, yes I shoot less. Thank goodness for my kids asking me to stump more often.
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I try to shoot 2-3 times a week in the basement, it's only 10-12 yards but helps keep my form in check and my shoulder loose.
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I shoot all year. Just finished an upgrade to my indoor range in the barn. It is only 10 yd. max. but good for form work over the winter. When it gets warm enough, I shot from the driveway. Even a very short distance shot indoors can be great for you form and strength. Maybe better than shooting at a distance if you really want to work on an aspect of you shot.
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I shoot everyday in the basement and usually 2-3 3D shoots a month.
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I have a fifteen yard range set up in the hay loft of my horse barn. I've been shooting three to five days a week.
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I can only shoot once a week in the winter. In the summer I try and shoot 3 times a week.
I do try to 'shoot' at short range in my apartment (about 2-3 yards) a little, but its noisy so I keep it to a minimum.
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I shoot less. Fortunately, we moved in August and I am able to shoot to about 11 yards indoors. I just finished shooting for about 30 minutes. Its very convenient, but I'd feel a lot better being able to practice out to 20 or so.
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It slows down for me. I can shoot in the garage but it's only a 12-15 foot shot. It keeps the muscle memory up to speed tho. If it's decent I go outside.
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I actually shoot more in the winter. Lol. The local bass pro has a 20 yard range indoor. I stump shoot alot now.
Summer time I'm out cruising the backroads on the harley. Not much shooting gets done. More fishing in the summer than archery.
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I shoot everyday in the cellar,only 9yds but better than not shooting.I have a ames bag target
that I shoot at.
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Thanks guys! Since we don't have good accuracy without good form, working on that form, seems to be the most important thing, even if I can't shoot for accuracy/distance. I do have a Bowtrainer that allows me to practice my draw, anchor, and holding with back tension (I just can't release/follow thru).
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I shoot MORE - we shoot year round - and hunt steady year round too - but winter weather along with the break after deer season gives me more time to shoot - the time I have to pay attention and 'make' time to shoot is during deer season. We don't get a true winter here - more like 1/3 year fall - 1/3 spring - 1/3 summer - at least compared to upper midwest weather.
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At least 4 shots every single day and most days more. Like Cory said, 20 degrees is super cold for here. I got a 12 yard shot in my shop and a big heater. Got a 8 yard shot upstairs in my hallway. and got a 15 target 3d range in the woods out back. I shoot all the time. I feel guilty if I don't shoot. Even during hunting season I shoot some every day. Maybe only a couple shots before heading to the woods. It's just fun to me. DB
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I also shoot year round, outside in all weather conditions. I have a portable foam block. Just go find some public land, dig into and out of the way spot and practice. Shooting my bow for me is not an option, I get crabby if I can't let loose arrows for half an hour every few days
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I shoot more.hunting season closes in Jan so then I usually want to start shooting and thinking about some new bows to try. It's a time to work on form, etc.
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I tend to shoot more in the Winter. I can shoot in the back yard, and I shoot in the basement...KY
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Not much winter here either....deer season just got over... Now we can start chasing hogs again! I shoot more AFTER deer season closes..
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I shoot a lot less in the winter...too cold and too wet).
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I shoot all year long. I may take a day or two off, but not usually more than that.
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I shoot less as well. I hate the daylight savings time. It's dark o'clock when I get home now. I participate in an indoor league,so thats 1 night a week,and weather permitting I shoot outdoors on Saturday/Sunday. rat'
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I do. I am usually in at least a two month burn out after our season ends and I don't touch a bow. By spring though I am back at it.
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I tend to shoot about the same all year long. Most days I shoot at least twenty arrows or so, at least five or six times per week. My summer shooting sessions tend to be longer though.
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
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I pretty much shoot every day. If the wind isn't blowing, I shoot outside no matter how cold it gets. The coldest session so far was -12.
If the wind is blowing, I shoot in the garage at about 16', or if it is a weekend, I'll drive to the indoor range.
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Winter is When I try go calling as much as posible. I hunt all year long.
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Probably wont shoot until June but then its a couple times a week
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...I shoot much less as well...been taking lessons at an archery shop every other weekend to improve form and start my nieces in the sport...but need to join a local club to pick up the pace...in meantime I lift and use stretch bands to keep shoulder & back in shape...
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I shoot the same.
Have the great fortune (or careful planning) to have a house with high basement ceilings and a 70 x 30 ft basement that allowed me to put up a 20 yard range. I shoot every day before work and a couple times after. In the summer I shoot my outdoor deer targets after work, and still shoot indoors before work.
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Shoot daily at home. Covered target butt and 3 3D targets out to 40 meters. Archery range every Sunday on 15 3D targets in deep snow with bar-b-q following shoot. Shoot longer shots there as all the people I shoot with are compounders. Got to love a Canadian winter, aye! :archer2:
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Shoot out in my yard most every day for at least a half hour,sometimes two to three hours from 10 to 30 yds. I go threw withdraws if I don't.Doesn't matter what the weather is.
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I at least shoot 2 to 3 times a week during hunting season but now that its over tomorrow I tend to shoot almost everyday. And 3d almost every weekend.
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By the time I get home from work in the winter it is dark and I can't shoot. So, yes, I do shoot less in the winter months.
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I tend to shoot a lot during winter. When hunting season ends there is not much else to do.
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I usually shoot year round but right now the wind chill is below zero with 40 mph winds so i will not be verturing out today!
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I shoot a lot less in the winter. Actually by the end of season, I shoot the worst I will all year long.
It comes from being in a tree and not practicing as much as I do the rest of the year, but deer season is "go time" its why I practice...
God Bless,
Nathan
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I shoot daily,my outdoor range is as long or short as I decide. I own an acreage. Stump shoot at least a couple times a week, and 3D on Monday nights after kids shoot at indoor range! I'm Retired. My therapy starts as soon as I have the bow in hand. I am Happy when in the bush and just being out and about. The temperature does play a part , and winter winds are bad , but i make the most of it. Maxx
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I shoot about the same amount. However, most of my shooting now is from 7-13 yards -- the distance of my lower level home range.
There is no indoor archery range near me but I wouldn't go there if there was.
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I think I shoot the less during the months of Apr-July
I start in Aug heavy and normall shoot thru feb/march
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20 yd indoor range in my shed! i think i shoot more now than i do in the fall.
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I shoot a lot less in the winter time. I used to have about 15y in my basement to shoot, but since I moved I only shoot a couple times at a local indoor range in the winter. It's depressing, but what I put up with.
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I rarely shoot in the winter any more. I use to try and shoot in the garage for form and muscle build up. I don't enjoy shooting in the cold outside. I'm only 77. Do you think that may have something to do with it?
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Yes. Dark by time I get home from work is a bigger reason than weather, but we had a very rainy winter, so that didn't help either.
Can't wait to start shooting more.
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I do not shoot as much...it does not lend itself. I do try shoot at least every other day though, even if it is just a few arrows.
Kris
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This is the longest I have gone without shooting. The flu into bronchitus has kept me indoors for a over a week. It is harder in the winter for sure. Early sunset and cold temps can make it tough. I can't shoot indoors (old house, low ceilings) so I shoot my outdoor target when ever I can. Once my archery club at school starts I get fifteen minutes to a half hour after the kids leave before the gym needs to be used every day.
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Fortunately I have an indoor 3-d league I shoot at that starts the first week of Jan. and goes to the beginning of April. Trad only. Then the outdoor tourneys start and run up to the start of bow season. I definitely shoot more arrows during the off season.