shoot with both eyes open?

[jacobsladder]

Ive been shooting with both eyes open.... wondering if it would be helpful to close my nondominant eye to block out peripheral (sp?)objects.  Or maybe i should just close both eyes..lol....

[vermonster13]

Both eyes open. Depth perception and thus distance judgment relies on both eyes. One eye can be gotten away with when the distances are known but in a hunting situation it can be a liability.

[jcar315]

IMO absolutely have to have both eyes wide open. Shooting is just like throwing a ball and you need them both open.

[Frank V]

I shoot with both eyes open, it gives better depth perception & better periferal vision. If you have trouble concentrating you might squint your non dominant eye. Try squinting & see if it helps. One thing about trying something different if it doesn't work for you just go back to how you were doing it. Frank

[jacobsladder]

thanks guys...i just really need to start burning more of a hole on what i shoot at...

[jacobsladder]

just got home to shoot some more..definitely both eyes open...!!

[StickBowManMI]

Both eyes open and concentrating on the spot that I need to hit.

[Roy Steele]

People that shoot with one shut are aiming there arrow.You can't shoot instince with one eye no depth  perception you have to have both eyes open to have this.

[amar911]

Both open.

Allan

[Dartwick]

You do not need both eyes open.
It apparently works well for many people but its not required.

A fair number of people dont have a strong dominate eye. If they do the "whole in the card" test it will pick a dominate eye, but you mind may not always pick that eye in practice.

If you find you consistently string your shots horizontally(ussually to the left for right handed shooters) then you probably have this issue.

The answer is to squint or or close the left eye.
You will still be able to judge range.

[Soilarch]

I go both open as I draw and then squint my non-dominant eye just enough to really bring the target into focus before I release.

My "visualization" is one of continual zoom-in so the one-eye squint helps get some extra zoom  

[David Alford]

You don't have to keep both eyes open because for relatively short distances the brain very accurately deciphers distance without using triangulation. You can prove this by estimating distances to a target or object with only one eye open (your dominant eye). You'll most likely find your range estimation is just as good as with both eyes open. Nevertheless, people keep repeating the notion that you won't have good distance judgement. That is simply false.

That said, I have no problem with and slightly recommend both eyes open for instinctive shooters. Hower, if you are gap shooting or consciously using the arrow tip as a sight,  one eye closed may be preferred.

Keep in mind not everyone shoots instinctive. In fact, instinctive shooting is way overhyped IMHO. It is the number 1 reason why the majority of bowhunters "fall to pieces" when shooting at real game. They fail to pick a spot. This tendency is hugely reduced by aiming methods. That is not to say aiming methods don't have their own draw backs, they do. However, at close range say 25 yds. and preferably 20 yds. and less, they offer many advantages. Further, they can be adapted with great results out to farther distances.

Aiming methods can also be shot with both eyes open, but in general one eye shut offers superior focus.

[yekrut]

iF i SHOOT WITH BOTH EYES OPEN,i CAN'T SEE THE TARGET. MY RIGHT EYE OPEN MAKES IT ALL BLURRY!! i CAN'T SEE  

[UnderControl16]

When just shooting target i draw with both eyes open but then i close my left eye when aiming.

[Stringslap16]

What undercontrol said.