LYON
PMA Member
I believe Mr. Winke took the G4 buck at 51 or 52 yards this year. What an ignorant bow hunter he is!
But really, without trying to start a fight, why 45 yards? Why not 46? 47? There should be some VERY good reason behind the 45 (more than just your opinion) or else that is an absolutely pointless number.
JNRBRONC
Well-Known Member
Don't we all! :way:I prefer a 10 yard chipshot on a broadside deer that has no clue I am there.
MNbuckhunter
Member
Agreed that it is a personal decision and not for others to decide or set a benchmark. Each archer has different abilities and effective range. If you feel confident in your skills and feel you can make an ethical shot then take the shot, whatever that distance may be.
That being said most of my setups are for 20-30 yards. I would not shoot anything greater than 50 yards...just me personally. Reason being, I can hammer my target at 50 yards consistently but when I go to 60 it becomes a little tougher and that is where I would stop. That is where I feel comfortable but I have never shot a deer past 37 yards...
That being said most of my setups are for 20-30 yards. I would not shoot anything greater than 50 yards...just me personally. Reason being, I can hammer my target at 50 yards consistently but when I go to 60 it becomes a little tougher and that is where I would stop. That is where I feel comfortable but I have never shot a deer past 37 yards...
6x6
PMA Member
I believe Mr. Winke took the G4 buck at 51 or 52 yards this year. What an ignorant bow hunter he is!
But really, without trying to start a fight, why 45 yards? Why not 46? 47? There should be some VERY good reason behind the 45 (more than just your opinion) or else that is an absolutely pointless number.
And he almost lived to regret it. Really too much can happen. Most of us are no where near as able to make that shot, and probably should not.
Too many young hunters see guys taking 45-65 yard shots all day, so they think why not. We are talking midwest whitetails here not antelope, elk or mulies. I know there are many hunters out there able to kill deer at 50-70 yards and thats awesome, but most people need to realize they have no business shooting past 30-40 yards.
Crockett
PMA Member
I believe Mr. Winke took the G4 buck at 51 or 52 yards this year. What an ignorant bow hunter he is!
But really, without trying to start a fight, why 45 yards? Why not 46? 47? There should be some VERY good reason behind the 45 (more than just your opinion) or else that is an absolutely pointless number.
Pointless would be your comment! Winke does it for a living! How many has Winke missed or gut shot he did'nt make a movie of!!?? Howard Hill shot a elk at 150 yrds with a longbow! Probably did'nt do that alot more after that , or before!! Most pulling a string back in Iowa are'nt Howard or Winke! The comparison is pointless!!!!
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m_kat
Member
Well said.... pretty simple concept.
flugge
Well-Known Member
to sit there and say someone is ignorant, well you basically are calling yourself that. I agree, a lot can happen in that distance. But how about the guys on the outdoor channel that shoot 1000 yds with a high power..stupid in my opinion...yes, I have dumped deer at 50 and 60 yds... conditions were right, and i was comfortable with it...so you are saying I am ignorant...wow, thanks that the deer went 40 yds and that was it... to each their own...if you dont want to shoot past your comfort and think its bad, why ask the question. Hunting out west, most shots are longer than you prefer....guess you better not hunt anywhere else
LYON
PMA Member
My point is that it can be done and it can be done effectively. And throwing a blanket statement out that marks anyone who shoots past 45 yards as ignorant is crazy! Can any joe blow shoot past 45 yards? Maybe with the proper practice. Should any joe blow shoot that far? Probably not. But that certainly doesn't mean that nobody can. I'm sure Bill has wounded a few deer, he hunts, with a bow. Its gonna happen. What does that have to do with him being ignorant?
And lastly I asked why 45 yards? I could come on and call everyone morons if they shoot past 30 but without any GOOD reason that's an absolutely pointless distance and would make me look like a moron instead.
Bowhunting is about integrity. Doing the right thing even when no one is looking. I shoot traditional recurves. I feel confident on shots out to 25 yards on whitetails. The majority of whitetails I've taken have been 10 to 20 yards. With modern wheel bows and releases, I have no problem with a bowhunter, who can consistantly group his/her arrows, taking a shot they feel confident in making.
I've got no problem with it, but if you're taking 40 yard shots... you're missing out on 20 yards of hunting.
I've got no problem with it, but if you're taking 40 yard shots... you're missing out on 20 yards of hunting.
This post is doing exactly what it should reminds people to think about their comfort level.
I think it's a respect thing for the animal to make sure we are taking ethical shots. As always people never discuss the long shot that injured a deer. Hope people had a great thanksgiving..
I think it's a respect thing for the animal to make sure we are taking ethical shots. As always people never discuss the long shot that injured a deer. Hope people had a great thanksgiving..
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Crockett
PMA Member
Bowhunting is about integrity./QUOTE]
I think bowhunting use to be about integrity!! I think now it's about "lets see how far I can shoot at a animal and hit it!!" And if I don't hit it good ! I'll post up and ask for advice on how to find a lousy shot I made!!
Thinkin Rut
PMA Member
IF you had to burn your tag for not finding your animal after the shot, everyone would bring their "maximum distance" in at least 10 yards. JMO
Cooter
Active Member
Like in Africa if you draw blood you buy it. That would change the game would'nt it? I'm all for it.
doubledrop32
New Member
I like to try and get the deer as close as possible! Just because someone can hit a target at long distances, for sure does not mean they can hit a deer that can step forward, duck, or make any other movement quicker than your arrow can get there at those long distances. That is not even figuring in wind. I do not shoot near as much as I should, and for that reason. I don't like to shoot at anything passed 25 yards. And this year, I saw the buck of my lifetime that I had trail cam pictures of. Obviously I got very worked up when he tore up 2 scrapes and was drilling trees as big as my thigh. I stopped the deer slightly quartering away at 25 yards. Chip shot right? It happened fast and I hit him high in the should getting little penetration. To say I was sick doesn't even begin to explain how I felt. He would score (guessing) in the 190's. My point being not even a close shot is a given and the more distance you add, the less room for errors there are. As hunters we should do anything we can to get the animal as close as possible to make the most ethical shot. Then make the decision if that is close enough for you.
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