[daniellaggner]

in reply to: Help with instinctive shooting #50688

I just read the book “on the wild edge of nature”, and realized that the author is part of this thread! Loved the book and it’s a pleasure to share a forum with you Dave!! I’m truly excited about that.

I spent 5 weeks in the Uncompahgre wilderness between Big Blue Creek and Fall Creek Valleys, horse riding and mountaineering this summer. Once the bow season started I stalked a large herd of elk, but I needed your knowledge! 100 yards was the closest one got to me.

Anyhow, Dave, I think your book is great and I see myself living a very similar life as yours as I get a bit older (30yrs now). Those mountains in your backyard are an incredibly special place.

[daniellaggner]

in reply to: Help with instinctive shooting #49375

Thank you all for your input! This is very valuable information!

I will put my judos to good use with some stump shoots. Also, I think I’ll get the literature that was mentioned.

Brett, you have a very good point that has been brought up to me several times by others: Why change, when it works?
Despite being able to hit bulls eyes at the range, I feel like I’m missing an element of archery that gives it its archetypal and mythical feeling.

In all reality, during my hunts this season, I will utilize my range finder. Eventually, I want to simply lift my bow and shoot without the need for technology though.

Thank you again and please keep the info coming!
Daniel

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