Could You be Ready?

[Wannabe1]

In two weeks or less? I have not shot a bow in almost a year and with a series of setbacks that life has handed me, almost wasn't going to hunt this year at all. Plus, I entertained the idea of muzzleloading but, traditional archery is just in my heart!

So, with that being said, I have two weeks to prepare for Oregon's early bow season. Could you do it? I have sold off all my bows for financial reasons but one. My '65 Bear Tigercat. It is 42# @ 28" and still smacks with authority. Here's hoping!  
 

[killinstuff]

Ready in a about 6 shots

[Green]

TW - you can do it!  Sorry to hear about life's challenges depleting your bow inventory.  Prayers up for you and the family.....best of luck this season.  Rob

[Wannabe1]

Thank you Rob! I pulled the bow a few times to see how my shoulder would handle it and all seems fine so far. Would prefer a longbow but, I can make this work as I've shot recurves pretty well too. Right now, I'm going through field tips to find the right point weight for my AD Trad Lites. I'll post shooting results after bit.

[PUDDLE JUMPER]

Absolutely, I am coming off a shoulder injury. I plan to be prudent as to my effective range and adjust as the season progress.

You may not even get a shot opportunity but your time spent hunting is sure to benefit your outlook.

Slow and steady, time to hunt, reflect, heal.
Hoping you get on track in all ways.

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

Yes I could. Within two weeks I can be 'first shot in the kill zone at 20 yards' consistently. You can do this! Form, form, and more form, with some shooting at 20-30 (you chase a lot of arrows the first few times, lol) and you will be back in a groove.  

[brianbfree]

Use mind over matter "if you don't mind it don't matter"

[Wannabe1]

Well, I went out and shot in my back yard for a bit. Here is the 4th set of 3 shot at about 14yds. The bow is in need of some silencing but, shot real well with 125gr field tips. I will head out and do some more shooting at the 20yd distance in a day or so.

 

[coyote30]

With that group i would say you can definitely be ready. Good luck on your hunt!

[Ranger44]

Good luck!  Here's hoping you have a happy middle to this story as the end is a long way off.  

[Wannabe1]

Thanks guys! I went up to 145gr and the arrows still shot straight and quieted the bow even more. Think I will shoot 145gr and with some string silencers and a bow quiver, she should be deadly quiet!  

[longbow fanatic 1]

Good luck my friend! Glad you're back in the saddle!

[Sean B]

In 2010 I had surgery on my hand and it prevented me from shooting for 16 weeks.  My had came out of a cast on a Friday, I was in a tree stand bow in hand hunting bears on Monday.  You can do it....good luck

[hitman]

Hang in there buddy, we are all rooting for you to continue with your love of bowhunting.

[Rob W.]

I ran a stick into my eye dragging a deer a few years ago and my old boat blew up that night half way back to the ramp. I had an eye patch on and no easy transportation to my stand but I was hunting 2 days later anyway. I took a bunch of arrows and practiced shooting with one eye from the stand.

My wife still gives me the "Death stare" when I tell that story.    

You can do it.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Good Luck TW, its like riding a bike.        

[Wannabe1]

Thanks Charlie and everyone else! I really appreciate the encouragements and well wishes. I am going through what I have left gear wise and will be shooting everyday 'til the 30th. If I can pull this off, I will be out there opening day chasing them blasted blacktails again!   :D

[Tom L]

Originally posted by killinstuff:
Ready in a about 6 shots

THIS

[Sam McMichael]

If your form is good and your physical condition is good, probably so. Practice at your best hunting distance and judge by the degree of consistency. If your groups are good, then go for it. If not, delay hunting a couple of weeks. It will not take so very long to get back in the groove.

[Rustic]

Wannabe,

Always enjoy your posts. Sorry to hear about your situation but things "will" improve and "yes" you will be ready in 2 weeks. Just get out there and things will come together for you.

All my best...