For me, stumping wins, hands down for practice!

[PowDuck]

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.

[Maxx Black]

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 .

[damascusdave]

Pretty sure our Alberta snow will all be gone by June this year...then we can do our version of live stumping...shootin gophers

[PeteA]

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.

[jerseyboy]

I have been shooting for 40 yrs and never did this. When you say stump im assuming you mean rotten stumps correct.

[darin putman]

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.

[Stumpkiller]

No argument here.  They don't call me "Stumpkiller" because I shoot foam.    

[moleman]

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.

[Brianlocal3]

well i ordered some 175 ace hex heads, they should be here friday.  I am putting my homemade heads aside

[amazonjim]

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.

[njloco]

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.

[no]

I stump while my beagles are running rabbits all the time, 2 birds w/ one stone.  MIke

[BowDiddle]

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.

[J.Williams]

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.