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How to Practice

bow hunting practiceEveryone knows how to practice, right? Well, here are some tips that will make you a better bowhunter in a hurry.

list bullet Wear your hunting clothes when you practice shooting your bow. Especially if you plan to hunt during cold weather, make sure you practice shooting while wearing those thicker, bulkier clothes.

list bullet Start out by shooting at spot targets, to develop your accuracy. After you've become good at hitting the spots, change to targets without aiming spots (such as 3-D animals) to simulate aiming at game.

list bullet Practice shooting in actual hunting conditions. If possible, shoot at a portable target from your actual blind or treestand, to duplicate terrain, weather, body positions, etc.

list bullet Practice with broadheads before the hunting season. Broadheads often fly differently than practice points, and you don't want to find that out by missing your target on opening day! Be sure to use foam targets designed to stop broadheads.