Here’s a Friday morning quickie for ya…
I haven’t mentioned MyOutdoor TV in a while, but I still go over and check them out regularly. It’s a good source for a variety of hunting and outdoors programs, and a fun way to while away some spare time in the airport, or when the hotel doesn’t offer any outdoors channels and you just need to get that fix. I even watch at home sometimes, just to see what’s out there.
Anyway, one of the features of the site that’s been growing since its inception, is the How-To section. There’s an entire series called Wade’s World Hunting, hosted by Wade Bourne, in which he offers tips on everything from marksmanship to backcountry safety.
One of the tips that’s just been posted (and the one that spurred me to make this post) is on practicing your archery from the sitting position. This one stood out to me, because during my recent NC bowhunt for whitetails, I felt really awkward trying to draw my bow while I was seated in the treestand. I realized it was something I hadn’t practiced. Fortunately, it didn’t cost me a deer on this trip, but you can bet I’ll be practicing for the next time.
Check it out. Even if you don’t enjoy regular hunting TV programs, the How-To section is worth a glance.
At the range, I practice sitting on the seat I’ll be using, if I’ll be sitting. I also practice kneeling on one knee and both knees, another very common shooting position in the field.
I’ve noticed that my form improves dramatically when I’m kneeling and canting the bow. My back straightens out, and pulls the bow much more easily as I focus on getting the string to my nock point.