Practice

[dispatch 510]

I know that shooting traditional archery takes dedication, I was just wondering how much everyone practices.

[Ybuck]

No expert here.
On average every other day. Around 40 plus arrows.

[KILLER B]

Every day when possible even if i can only take a shot or two.  On days with short time I will close my eyes and try to imagine i am in the woods and the moment of truth has arrived.  Focus pick a spot and let er rip.  It helps me with my confidence that i can shoot straight with no warm up.

[jeanpaul3006]

almost daily, shooting in the basement working on form. backyard shooting and 3d working on accuracy.

[ISP 5353]

Usually at least a few arrows every day.  Some days for fun and some for dedicated practice. Having a place inside to at least do some blank bale work helps. I just like to shoot.

[Mitch-In-NJ]

As often as possible.  For me that's no less than twice a week, usually 3-4 days and occasionally 7 days.  Sometimes I get the urge so bad that I have to stop whatever I am doing and go shoot even if it's during work hours.  Fortunately I work from home.

I shoot anywhere from 20 - 30 arrows, sometimes more if I have the time and am shooting well.  On bad days when I can't seem to hit blue sky I stop at a dozen.  Regardless, I always stop if/when I get fatigued.

[centaur]

Shooting is fun, and I do it nearly every day. Backyard shooting to about 25 yards, and stump shooting when I can. I like to stump shoot at longer ranges; out to 60 or so yards. It seems to make the closer shots a bit easier, and it is fun to watch that arrow fly. Don't think that I would shoot at a critter that far out, however.

[caleb7mm]

everyday in the garage working on form, 4-5 days a week out back in my 3d range.

[Grant Young]

Pretty much every day but how many arrows vary. A good part of most sessions is more devoted to form and physical conditioning or maintenance. My ability (or lack thereof) to really focus or concentrate on accuracy or precision shooting makes the time I devote to that comparatively shorter unless I'm stumping or walking a range. Its been that way for many years and its paid off for me but I wouldn't be comfortable advising anyone to do anything exactly as I do.
                                       Grant

[jighed]

Every other day.

[toddster]

Dispatch-  I shoot everyday, Bob Wesley's perfect practice round, or if time doesn't allow I will shoot 10 arrows in my garage at a target for form at about 10 feet.  When I go hunting, I will shoot a blunt (I always carry for this and squirrel) two to three times on the way to stand or afterward.  As said above it is fun.  Alot of us during hunting season forget to practice, I am amazed at how shooting a blunt now and again keep skill's sharp.

[Downeast]

120 a day, rain or shine.

[leewillis92]

Every day if I can...and a lot of arrows until my form gets sloppy and then I take it easy for a while.

[VA Bowbender]

Almost everyday leading up to hunting season then everyday I'm not in the woods.  In the off season 2 or 3 days a week.

The problem with always shooting 20 yards is you're always shooting 20 yards.  I need a bigger yard!  

[champ38]

Everyday for the past year,honestly I dont think Ive missed a day...not that all that practice is essential, I just love to shoot.