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Author Topic: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice  (Read 639 times)

Offline Msturm

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Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« on: June 10, 2017, 02:55:00 AM »
I am a huge fan of shooting stumps. It lets me get into the hunting mindset, and take hunting shots. It also lets me act like a little kid and make believe I am shooting at whatever I can think up. I also get to stretch my effective range and shoot through little gaps.

I took my camera on my stump shoot today. Figured I would share my thoughts and tips with everyone here as you have all given me so much.  

 

There are no adds and I am not making money off my youtube page so no worries. This is just a free sharing of information. Enjoy and let me know what you think.

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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2017, 06:11:00 AM »
Thanks for sharing. Great information.
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2017, 09:52:00 AM »
Very cool.. Thanks for sharing.. I too like stump shooting the best! I combine shooting/scouting and conditioning all in one, if my imagination really goes some days I actually feel like I am on a real hunt...   :archer2:

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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2017, 10:13:00 AM »
Exactly the way I like to do it. Good practice and just plain fun. Well done.......   :thumbsup:
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2017, 08:28:00 AM »
most of my small game hunts turn into stumpshooting .I can't seem to pass up a good shot on a leaf or cattail
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2017, 08:36:00 AM »
I can't explain it, but my best shooting is informal stump shooting.
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2017, 08:50:00 AM »
yes, I don't get out there as much as I would like to but when changing stands, I take a bow with.
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2017, 09:04:00 AM »
Stumps, leafs, grass .....etc
My favorite game!
 Good job, thanks for sharing

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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2017, 09:45:00 AM »
Compounders just can't wrap their heads around stump shooting. If there are no scoring rings or a chance to win something they just don't see the point. Trying to explain the whys and hows seem to confuse them more.

It's a trad thing.
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2017, 07:31:00 PM »
I practice shoot on my way back to the car in the morning in the last open field and in the evening I practice shooting when heading across the first field.  Not going to get a deer there anyway and the warm up is fun and always a good thing.  I warmed up on a pheasant last weekend.  Too much lead, shot 18" in front it.  Next time, I will do better.

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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2017, 08:32:00 PM »
It's a wonderful and relaxing day in the woods.   :archer:
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2017, 08:46:00 PM »
I got the camp name "Stumpkiller" because it was thought I liked shooting stumps at mid-day more than deer hunting.

Can't really deny that.     :archer:  

I still always carry at least one blunt when hunting to keep my eye in.  MUCH better than shooting on cleared lanes at know distances.  

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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2017, 10:27:00 PM »
I, too, shoot lots of stumps.  Some look like elk, some moose, some bears, some deer, some............
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2017, 07:02:00 AM »
Best times are in the woods with my sons (18 and 10) stump shooting.  The bale is ok for a few sessions a week but nothing like shooting stumps.  
Like others, I carry a blunt in my quiver for squirrels or grouse or stumps.
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2017, 10:34:00 AM »
I even had a favorite stump in one of my old hunting grounds.  Looked like a boar from four different directions.

   
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2017, 11:37:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Stumpkiller:
I even had a favorite stump in one of my old hunting grounds.  Looked like a boar from four different directions.

   
I like the way you think. I'm New to read archery and I think I'll be out hunting stumps once deer season closes. I'm from Massena New York,where are you located?

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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2017, 03:27:00 PM »
Nicely done, Michael.
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Re: Stump Shooting: The value of authentic practice
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2017, 04:43:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Sagehunter:
I like the way you think. I'm New to read archery and I think I'll be out hunting stumps once deer season closes. I'm from Massena New York,where are you located?
About 15 miles NE of Binghamton.

Keep your eyes peeled for the mostly annual Rockwood Forest Stump Shoot around April.  It's about between us (near Gloversville - west of Albany).  A bunch of us stick bow shooters from NY and even Quebec get together for a great day of stump jabbing.


   
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