How is everty ones practice going? I am getting a late start this year but should be @ 100% accuracy in short order.

I have started my exercise routine (5 mile runs w/ LOTS of hills) and my bow practice. This year my practice is done as follows.

First week practice:

20 yards...(3) groups of (5) arrows.
30 yards...(3) groups of (5) arrows.

Second week practice the above PLUS:
40 yards...(3) groups of (5) arrows.

Third weeks practice all the above PLUS:
50 yards...(3) groups of (5) arrows.

4th weeks practice All the above PLUS:
60 yards...(2) groups of (3) arrows.

After a months practice I am VERY comfortable taking shots at deer sized game to 40 yards. Elk sized game even further.

Practice during the season (basically September through Mid November)

As I actually start hunting I do not do as much practice but I still like to work in range time at least 3 times a week. Although not as intense as the pre- season practice. I usually do the following.

1. Walk out to 30 yards & do a single shot that I get off within 3 seconds. This is my "field condonditions" arrow.

2. I then do 20, 30 & 40 yrad groups. A single set @ each range with (3) hunting arrows that I keep with old broadheads. This keeps me in tune & lets me know if ANYTHING has changed on my bow.

This practice routine has worked very well for me & gives me the confidence necessary to "close the deal" when my shots opportunities arrive. It has evolved over the past 20 years of archery hunting.

Good luck every one! I hope it is a banner year for all.