It is easy to be an armchair quarterback when someone else tells you how the buck they were hunting gave them the slip at their last second. You might say “Why didn’t I just do?” or make some other comments about what could have gone better in order for me, as well-meaning advice from a person who really doesn’t know anything more than we did beforehand (and honestly probably regrets ever going out). But, What Might An Excited Hunter With Buck Fever Do?
How To Handle Buck Fever?
I remember one time when several bowhunters had come over after work with anticipation of finding ourselves surrounded by meat-eaters again.
I think one thing that really stood out from this passage is how much more aware our world has become about safety standards while camping outdoors.
Even though there are many people who do it without thinking too hard (or simply don’t care), precautions must be taken nonetheless due to personal reasons especially if newbies like myself start exploring these types of terrain unencumbered by cautionary tales.
A Perfect Example
Golfers and bowhunters alike use pre-shot routines to keep their bodies in check before they take each shot. A golfer’s routine may be as simple as thinking about what club will best suit the situation while a hunter might have more complex steps, like visualizing where his next arrow should go based on distance from the target, etc.
But both rely heavily upon nerves brought on by anticipation – which can only happen if you know exactly how your body is going to react under intense pressure!
Idiot-Proofing Your Hunt
The most important decision you can make before an animal shows is what stand to take. It may seem like a straightforward question, but there’s more than one right answer!
If possible try practicing with different areas of your hunting property so that when it comes time for the real game day all options are on hand and ready to go simultaneously in order not to miss any shots while also managing attention span during intense moments critter-wise (or human).
The more you practice, the better your chances will be at taking that big buck! When it comes time for hunting season make sure not only are all safety precautions taken but also take some trial shots before firing into any deer.
How To Do It?
It may sound funny (or maybe even strange) to have completed such an important task without ever actually shooting anything; however, this helps ensure accuracy when trying out different distances and angles from which one might shoot their target animal.”
When you’re out in the field, take plenty of time to think through any challenges that may arise. It’ll probably only take about ten minutes if done right but this little bit of discipline is crucial for success on the stand! When a buck shows up and gives his presence away with some antler vistas? You won’t have to rack your brain trying to figure out what to do next.
Things You Require?
The Pre-Shot Routine
When it comes to the deer stand, there’s no better way than using a pre-shot routine. A good one is made up of many failures and tons of hard lessons learned through trial by fire! I had several great opportunities slip away from me before figuring out how to build steps into my normal shooting process so as not to have this problem anymore.
When you are in the game, there’s no room for error. Every shot needs to be perfect or it won’t happen at all which means hundreds of wasted moments and crying over spilled milk before finally getting some sort of success with an off-angle lob!
Here Are The Steps For Your Own Pre-Shot Routine
Use A Rangefinder
It’s easy to get nervous when you’re about ready to shoot and there is no telling what might happen. You never want your shot taken away from you, so having an accurate distance between the yourself-the target(s), as well as reference points around these areas can be very beneficial for ensuring that everything goes off without any hiccups or surprises! To take full advantage of this tool in preparation go ahead and prearrange some locations beforehand; whether it means zapping trees closely ahead
Assess The Wind
When aiming in the timber, I rarely play around with arrow windage. However, if you are hunting food plots and face a strong side-wind that will affect your shot past 20 yards then it might be worth considering how much this affects trajectory for better accuracy on long-range shots!
As an estimate (very general) allow about 2 inches at 30yards per 10 mph of cross breeze speed – but make sure to check yourself first because every situation is different.
Decide When To Draw
The best way to take a deer is when they’re close. If you have the opportunity, shoot early and often! But if not at the first draw- wait for ideal shots or food plot locations before releasing your arrows so as not to miss out on anything good because of hesitation in aiming movements
I can’t stress enough how important it was during my hunting days: “Don’t be afraid – pull back vigorously onto index finger while simultaneously pushing forward off Ring Finger.” This will ensure that both hands are engaged throughout the entire process from start (sighting) all way until impact point with the target which leads
Find Your Opening
Cutting shooting lanes is an essential part of preparing for the hunt. When you know how far away your target will be, it becomes easier to decide where they should go so that one can get a clear shot at them without any brushes or obstacles getting in his way!
Pick A Pin
Would you believe that one of the best ways to improve your mid-range aim is by thinking in terms of colors? My friend thinks this way and he says it helps him pick out which pin quicker than if there were just numbers on a line. What do think about using something as simple yet effective as hue instead?!
The Release
The key to being a successful shooter is learning how much pressure you need on your shots. Too little and it’s hard for the bullet to get traction; too much makes sure that misses are inevitable (and common). But by surprising yourself with every release, whether they’re slow or fast-paced ones like in this article about trapshooting -you’ll find yourself landing more often than not!
Hold The Aim
When it comes to shooting, I like to keep my thoughts focused on the shot. If you want a more detailed approach for this type of game, the focus will vary depending upon how much time you have available and whether or not there are other hunters in camp with different perspectives who might need their input too. So, never hesitate to ask someone else if they could share some advice before heading out into nature again.
