Ever Just got burned out???

[BobCo 1965]

With all that experience, it maybe time to get Certified and have fun helping and watching others progress.

[beachbowhunter]

go play golf for a while, that'll cure ya.

[duncan idaho]

I am in the US about every 90 to 120 days. I usually have about 25 to 30 days off. I try to shoot every day, because, when I leave, I will not be shooting again until I return. I envy you guys who can shoot when you want.Life can end on a moments notice, one of my biggest regrets would not be shooting an arrow ever again,so, take a break and then pick up your bow, I bet the passion will come back..Good Luck.

[straitera]

Wow what a revelation!Same thing happened to me 33 years ago w/compounds. Was way done. If not for the range owner bringing me a 75# longbow, I might have quit altogether.

Haven't shot range nor targets since. Stumping is fewer arrows but much more fun & better hunting practice for me. My situational shooting improved a lot. IMO there can develop a nasty grind suffering from range scoring. A break may be good. Best of luck.

[sawtoothscream]

not really. i do many things and dont throw my self into just one hobby.  i enjoys shooting just about everything. if it fires a arrow or bullet im going to enjoy it. then you have to have some non shooting hobbies that balance it out. i like mountain biking, kayaking, fishing,golfing,  play in a band ect...

even though shooting bows and hunting are my number 1 you have to do other thing or you will risk burning yourself out and losing the fun of it.

[owlbait]

Sign up for a shooting clinic and see if that doesn't help improve your shooting and your enthusiasm. I struggled with my shooting (not that I still don't) and went to a clinic by Rod Jenkins. I shoot better now, and enjoy it much more! Find a league indoors or out with like minded archers. I shoot with some local guys who are competetive but fun and it makes the shooting more enjoyable. Good luck on whatever you do. One question: If you tie flies will you get to fish, or just tie flies?

[stick_string]

Originally posted by Jeff Mundy:
I got burnt out on trad a couple of years ago just like you. Lack of time to participate, target panic, & a couple of other things all hit at once & took the fun out of it for me. I put it down for about 2 years & hunted with a compound until the urge came back. No regrets & i'd do it again if I lost the fire for it.

I hear you...I kinda followed the path from above.  I was trying way to hard to do it the traditional way.  With young ones at home I just cannot dedicate the time to work on form and be deadly accurate.  

That is when it hit me (after some posts to a thread I started)....I MADE IT WORK.  Fun left.  Got tired of these texas deer ducking the string and missing.  

THen I had another revelation...I like archery; in all its forms!!  I have three compounds (AND I ENJOY SHOOTING THEM).  I have two Longbows (AND ENJOY SHOOTING THEM).  I am a HUNTER.  I like to hunt with a bow and arrow...any bow and arrow.

Pick up guns, or go fishing....

Enjoy it all, change it up, and step away, I shoot better after I step away for awhile...

 

[Plumber]

relax the police aint common go fishing hang out with the family more it will be here when your ready.I darn near dont even pick up a bow in Feb.I take a break think about my season.Think about the changes I want to make an how Iam going to pay for it all the next year.

[xia_emperor]

Nothing wrong with taking a break man. sounds like you just need to add a few new hobbies in there. I am sure your wife will love it. LOL!! I took a year off and I am very happy I did don't even worry about it.

[7 Lakes]

I've taken two breaks in the last 15 years.  Always come back and it's more fun each time.

[moththerlode]

Got there "burned out" with compound tounament shooting for a lot of years , which got me where I'm at today shooting a longbow.
I simply shoot for enjoyment these days and don't make a job of it , in other words it is just plain fun , but to keep it that way I don't even want to think of an aiming point in any way shape or form.
     
       Scott

[kawika b]

I took a 3yr break... for more reasons than boredom... I can say that I thought of shooting every so often during my break... glad I'm back.

Take a break if ya must... just remember to come back... don't make us have to come and get ya.    

Kawika

[raghorns]

I got a little "burned, or frustrated" because I shot a lot and didn't seem to improve my accuracy. Now I am enjoying learning proper form and all that goes along with shooting well.

It's like it is a different sport and much more rewarding than just shooting for fun but not seeing any progress. I think it's fun to see that arrow go where you want it to. I have a long way to go, but I'm enjoying the ride much more.

Try Terry's "form clock" and devour everything on the "shooters forum.
Good shoot'in

[Rebel Yelp]

"For the last 3 yrs I have gotten to hunt but 2 hrs. Which really brings me down.."


I think this is what really bothers you. I may be reading into this... but sometimes its difficult to address a problem because you don't know what's bothering you.

Things will get better... I'd take up new game and seasons. Maybe put the bow down for a while or spend less time shooting paper.

Hang in there bud.

[AdamH]

YEP ..... Does that mean your dauntless is for sale {he he} !!! Take a Break Man ... It's OK ...

[Knapper]

I have too many interests but it is an advantage as I never get burnt out on any one.

My suggestion is do not give up shooting.  Just add some other interests and try enjoying all of them.

I like to have a choice, say go blue gill fishing with my bamboo fly rod, come back and flint knapp for a while, then maybe shoot my bow for twenty or thirty shoots.

One last thought, when practicing on anything and lets say you are practicing archery, it is much better to shoot a few quality shots rather than a lot of  mediocre  shots. QUALITY VERSES NUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!

[Montanawidower]

To all things a season as E Don says.  Keeps you fresh.  Heck, its fishing season.  Tie some flies and book a cool trip.  We'll miss you.