3D shooting v Stumpin'

[Pine]

I don't know if I'm just weird , or unsociable . I just prefer stumpin' better than 3D shooting .
Seems more relaxed , and the targets are only limited to your imagination .
It's kinda funny how I can walk through the woods and not shoot for quite a while and then shoot several arrows and then back to just walking .
Am I the only one that feels that way .
Sure is a stress reliever .    

I like both, but I love "being in the game", so 3D is more fun to me.

Bisch

[RAGHORN 3]

I am with you Graps... I love being alone, and using my imagination... I really get into it sometimes. I practice stalking, and crawling, occasionally I even freeze in awkward positions, like a animal has caught me and is staring me down... I catch myself laughing at myself once in awhile.... Laughter and shooting a stick bow is good medicine for the soul...  

[ron w]

I like going to a 3-D now and then, but I don't shoot well with a bunch of people around. I'm with RAGHORN3, stumping is a lot more fun and I can make a bedded Elk out of a old log and then make that awkward shot happen.

[awbowman]

I like practicing on life size animals with vitals, but that's me

[bunyan]

I enjoy both. I got into shooting 3D with a group regularly who kept score. Before that I never bothered. We didn't compete against each other, but it helped me measure my own progress as an archer.  Stump shooting is a fun way to challenge myself in a different way. If I take some shots on my way in to hunt its a warm up. On the way out it tells me how things might have gone if I did have a shot at an animal. Stumping with others is like playing "horse" with a bow. Some of my friends can have some warped ideas for shots! On my own its more relaxed and laid back and more about decompressing. As long as I'm flinging arrows I like it all!

[BWallace10327]

Fun vs More Fun

[old_goat2]

I like both, but both me and the wife stump way way better than we 3d, probably because of less pressure, but we love the social interactions at 3d shoots. Most we go to are at our own club we belong too so it's mostly friends!

[FlintNSteel]

I think each has it's place, but I like stump shooting more than 3-D shoots.  Whether shooting by myself (which is most of the time) or with a friend it's great fun and practice.  Not only are the targets only limited by your imagination, but I know I would never do "back breakers," shoot lying on my belly, or stand on one leg and hop up and down while trying to shoot (yes...we have done that!) at a 3-D shoot.  Plus, it is pure peace and solitude.

[fujimo]

i prefer stumping- random targets- random ranges- and peace and tranquility!

[motorhead7963]

I enjoy both, each has its moments. Come to think of it I haven't been stump shooting in awhile....

[Captain*Kirk]

I haven't stumped in a good long while due to public land restrictions (remember when you could just walk a woodsy area or field with a bow?) but I'm with you, Graps...stumpin' is a whole lot more fun than shooting at a non-moving 3D target.
Now, if I could just find someplace close to do it.

[M60gunner]

I like 3D but if I could find a close by location I would like stumping. I do not mind being with a group of friends or family.
In the beginning of 3D it was geared more for hunting practice which we all enjoyed. But now that it is more of a target shoot I realize I need to stump shoot. Unfortunly the "woods" are 2 hours away at least.

[Pine]

Like FlintNSteel was mentioning , I don't like the silly shots .
I was at a shoot many years ago and they had a few ridiculous shot setups .
One was standing in a small boat while trying to shoot .
I refused the shot and seguested it was unsafe and not realistic .
Got a zero for that one .
Takes all the fun out of it .
Stumpin' is just what ever you make it .
If I don't have a good shot in real hunting , I won't shoot .
That should be considered the proper shot in a 3D corse as well .

[Michael Arnette]

Originally posted by Bisch:
I like both, but I love "being in the game", so 3D is more fun to me.

Bisch

My thinking as well

[Eric Sprick]

I'm one who just loves roaming the woods stumping. Taking in the sights, smells and sounds of it all.
Nothing washes away my stress better.

Plus it makes scouting even more interesting

Eric

[Firstlight]

I enjoy both and each has their own merit.

I've stump shot for many years, kinda new to 3D this past two seasons.

I enjoy the 3D, creates a different pressure, nice group of traditional archers to hang out with for a day and I really get to see where I need form work.

I know my archery has improved because of what it takes to shoot well at 3D.

[PeteA]

I have this debate with my crew regularly. They all belong to a very nice local 3d range with 2, 20 target ranges on 25 wooded acers. But for me shot at the range gets a bit boring weekend after weekend. I do however like roving and shooting in some of my hunting areas. As mentioned above your shots, and your quarry are only limited to your imagination. I also find myself focused more on every shot. I also have no idea of distance to each target until I pace it off to retrieve my arrows. It's a combination of roving, scouting, hiking, exploring, shooting. I also like to put myself into more realistic hunting positions. Shooting while kneeling behind a blowdown, shooting while sitting around tree.
I think it would be stump shooting for me.

[Shadowhnter]

Graps, you know me, I really enjoy stumping. Im kinda weird too I suppose. I do NOT like actual 3D course shooting with score cards and all. However, shooting at 3D style targets in private for personal practice, that simulate actual animals you will be hunting? Now I love that, and I think that is a huge help in preparation for hunting.

[Jakeemt]

I prefer stumping. It usually along with exploring/scouting/mushroom hunting. I play a game against mysel to keep me sharp. I bring a range finder and play for a percentage. I get one point for guessing the yardage within 2 yards and one for hitting my mark.