Question about aiming on game???

[Bullfrog 1]

I have always been what I call a split vision type of shooter but I usually pretty much pre-aim. On the last few animals I shot I came to full draw and then "aimed" or picked my spot. This seems to work especially if there head is behind a tree or such? Any thoughts.   BILL

[njloco]

I find that if I look at the arrow tip at all I mess up the shot. I do see the arrow in the peripheral vision, but I just concentrate on the spot all goes very well. I must add in that is on targets as I haven't had a Trad kill in 13 yrs., recent reconvert from wheelers just 2yrs ago.

[S.C. Hunter]

If it works for you then stick with what works. I shoot instinctive myself or a hybrid Hill type shooting system I guess. I see my hand arrow bow and target all at the same time. I see less of my arrow and more of my spot when I shoot.


    I think we all have a sight picture that our brain is able to recognize when all is right. I know when I shoot at a animal my swing draw is less pronounced it is more of point my hand at the spot and draw straight back. I guess I do this without thinking in a effort to remain undetected by the game I am hunting.


    If it works for you I would not change a thing. Good luck.

[Bowwild]

Njloco and SC Hunter are describing the paragraph above that starts with 'The key..' they have discovered IT.

[waknstak IL]

I pretty much just look at the spot on the deers side as I draw and let it go as soon as I hit anchor. Once I make the decision to shoot an animal the rest just happens kinda in one motion. It doesn't matter how you do it as long as the arrow ends up where you wanted it.

[Night Wing]

Originally posted by waknstak IL:
I pretty much just look at the spot on the deers side as I draw and let it go as soon as I hit anchor. Once I make the decision to shoot an animal the rest just happens kinda in one motion. It doesn't matter how you do it as long as the arrow ends up where you wanted it.

I do it the same way. It works for me.

[Pat B]

I do the same as waknstak and Night Wing. If I think about it I generally miss. d;^)

[Bjorn]

If I aim after coming to full draw I miss, so basically do it the same as throwing a foot ball.

[Arrow Slinga]

Im with Bjorn....if I aim or over think my shot I can't hit the broad side of a barn! Just concentrate on the spot an let er rip!

[Friend]

Intentionally deviating from your practised adressing of the target and shot execution, significantly devalues practise sessions.

[Van/TX]

I come to full draw and then aim for targets or hunting...Van

[SteveB]

Same as Van - probably not as well.  

[onewhohasfun]

I point my bow when I shoot. Aiming is for rifles.

[Terry Green]

Some aim-draw-anchor-release(like me)

Others draw-anchor-aim-release.

Find which one works best for you and run with it.

[huntnfool62]

Same as Terry ,bow is already up and looking at target ,draw, anchor and release . dont even think of anything else during that process , practice is for thinking and working on form . during the hunt you dont want to think about anchor ,form, or "aiming". just let it happen !

[ksbowman]

I get the bow up and start positioning on the target or the animal. Then final position during the last couple of inches of the draw so when I get to my anchor I release and continue to pull on thru.

[Terry Lightle]

If it works keep doing it..As for me if I see the point of my arrow I would be better off throwing my bow at at the critter

[Stumpkiller]

When shotgunning for bunny or grouse you point the barrel while concentrating on the prey.  Same way I do it with an arrow.  It's there, under my eye, but I'm focusing on where I want the arrow to end up.

I can't say I'm not aware of it, 'cause for certain I'd notice if I tried to shoot a deer without the arrow.  I definately take the vertical position with my right eye while the left tells my bow arm where to be.  

Subconsciously through much practice.

[Longspur77]

Thinking is my problem

[Longspur77]

Thinking is my problem