Went out a done some stump shooting behind the house this morning and had a great time, but more importantly it got me away from the comfortable surroundings of my yard range. 30 degrees and snowing meant heavy clothes, as if hunting and the variety of shots, up, down, long , close, from different positions is as good as it gets for practice.
Breaking away from your comfort zone in your yard every now and then can sure make a difference.
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Couldn't agree more. Except I need to get some 175 gr stump points. My homemade stumping points are great on the wallet initially but I have found I tend to damage more arrows with them
Another stumping fan here. Hoping the sun and warmer weather this week will get rid of enough snow to do some next weekend.
I agree though for me it is tough to do now. I live in a area of Ca where I have to drive to do any stump shooting if I can even do so then. Not sure about going into the woods with a bow around here without some kind of penalty/law being broken. I used to do this all the time in S.C. when I could walk out the door and have a few hundred acres available. Most places around here are indoor or members only outdoor ranges. We have a range in a city park but very limited on where and how you shoot. One of the outdoor member ranges allows use of their range for a fee on Sunday mornings but limited to the range only so no stumping or using the 3D courses.
Beautiful state but with little freedoms to do things as simple as stump shooting if you don't live in a rural area.
Can't agree more. And if you are stumping with friends, then there's nothing better!
F-Manny
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Agreed, agreed. Went out for two hrs with a friend yesterday, rambling in the snow and shooting at all sorts of distances (a couple, rather crazy). Few losses, great fun.
Yes I am with you guys on stumping. I do like 3D, but I love stumping hands down.. I was out a couple of days ago traisping through the woods scouting, hunting for shed antlers and stumping with my bow. Not only do stumping help with the diverse shooting distance and terrain, it is also good walking exercise while doing something I just love to do.
Tony
You got that right, Tony. I love stumping but stumping with a friend or two is just a barrel of fun.
Stump shoot'n is the best especially with friends. You let them shoot first so you have something more to shoot at.. :bigsmyl:
heck yeah :wavey:
I have never went stumping. What heads to you use to help prevent damage to your arrows. Where can you find 175 or 200 grain points to use.
tracker12, just go on one of the archery supply companies sites and look up judo points or blunts.
You guys need at least one photo!!!!
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Reddogge and Ed Frye, you are certainly right when you can stump with a fried/friends and have some good natured competition in the woods. My Son and I have spent hours in the woods shooting against each other and having a grand ole time. Sometimes we would shoot right up til dark where we just had to quit because we could not see as good. We would leave the woods feeling real good for the time well spent.
Stumping is excellent, real-world practice. Can't wait to get back at it.
I wouldnt say stumping is bad, but for me the best practice is 3d targets setup in the woods. Real life setups with life size targets.
Realy do not go stump shooting .But I chase ground squirrels all spring and summer. Hit more dirt and weeds than squirrels . Still great practice. not a lot of stumps where I play.
I started incorporating my stumping with walking my dogs. They get longer walks now cause there is always one more chunk of dirt or clover flower that needs to get an arrow thrown at it. Best practice around.
I love it too, make the shots as hard or easy as you or partner want them to be.Really learn a lot about different shaft and head types as far as durability also. Pull a judo glued on a wood shaft out of a few stumps and if adhesive shaft or head preparation is lacking it will surely show!! But the real kicker is the up hill down hill between the trunks, under the limbs practice. For me nothing shows me the flight of the arrow and what I can get away with like stumping!!!
I'm another one that loves stumpin'. Matter of fact, I have a hard time hitting a bag target. I stump even in my yard. I get a couple three whiffle golf balls, throw them around to different spots in the yard, and shoot hammer heads.
Stumping for me is by far the best way to obtain and perfect your hunting simulated skills. Shooting at targets some moving (squirrels) and some not. I use wood,aluminum footed arrows ,judo points . Also with a new dog as well , really enjoy the practice and extended walks . Now to find the patients and wait for the snow to melt .
Pretty sure our Alberta snow will all be gone by June this year...then we can do our version of live stumping...shootin gophers
A combo of stumping and 3d for me. There a bit too much snow on the way here to NY for stumping for a while. I tired of having to wait until spring to find my arrows! I also advocate shooting each 3d target from a couple varied distances and angles. Some of my crew insists on emptying their quiver all standing in one spot. I find myself being a culprit sometimes as well. I have 1 3d deer target in my yard but manage to move around the yard in a fan of different angles and distances from 10-30 yards. 6 arrows, 6 different distance and angles. I even set up a couple obstructions. I do a lot of kneeling and sitting shots as well.
I have been shooting for 40 yrs and never did this. When you say stump im assuming you mean rotten stumps correct.
Jerseyboy thats correct, I just started past fall stumping myself. Forty acres around house was select cut about 8 years ago, lots of older soft stumps, logs and dead trees make for great targets.
No argument here. They don't call me "Stumpkiller" because I shoot foam. :archer:
Jerseyboy, as Darin stated, soft stumps, logs, dead trees , moss clumps , dirt mounds ETC. Anything that wont damage your shaft is fair game. The variety of uphil, downhill and varying yardages will really hone your shooting skills, and youlle have a great time doing it.
well i ordered some 175 ace hex heads, they should be here friday. I am putting my homemade heads aside
Just had a great time with my grandson doing just that then came back to a pond area and shot a huge beaver, perfect shot, then second one in the head.
jerseyboy,
In order to stump shoot in N.J. one must have some kind of hunting license and many times it must be on private property depending on the time of year.
I stump while my beagles are running rabbits all the time, 2 birds w/ one stone. MIke
I love to stump & rove, and agree it is a good addition to practice techniques, but only if you are honest with yourself about the shots.
It easy to say - "That would a done it" even if the shot wasn't so good.
Stumping on your hunting grounds is a great way to do some 'off season' scouting for hunting season.You can learn a lot if you pay attention.