ELKOHUNTER
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Would you shoot a deer on your knees?
how far
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BIGOLMULEY
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I shot a deer at 71 yards from my knees and an elk at 40. I probably have shot half of my animals from the kneeling position.
Jason
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I've arrowed MANY critters while on my knees. Again, you need to practice this position and know your own capabilities. I believe these same answers would apply to this post as the other post you have??? Here's the other link for your review:
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Shooting off your knees really is not any harder if you practice it. It is actually a more stable platform once you get used to it. The key is to try to do so not kneeling upright, but sitting your butt on your heels. If the terrain allows, this is a great position.
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About one third of my shots have been from a kneeling position. Practice is mandatory as the change of position does affect form which in turn affects point of impact. Even though I regularly practice from a kneeling position, my maximum shot on a nonwounded animal is 10 or 15 yds less than it would be from a standing position. I've done enough shooting that I've seen how group size is affected. I also do alot of practice from a sitting position as my evening hunts are usually from a cound blind (pit blind). Some days kneeling is more accurate, others sitting is. In any event, neither are as productive for me as standing.
Shooting from your knees is actually the most stable shooting stance. My main concern is with your question "How far" differs with each archer and their ability, as well as the situation of the hunt and the animal to be shot at. What one person can shoot out to, might not be what another can do.
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I killed my first elk shooting from this position.If you don't shoot alot like this I'd say enter as many 3D shoots as you can get too , theres always a few shots , and its great practice to learn distances , as grabbing a range finder isn't always possible...
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I've shot ALL my Archery animals from my knee or knees!!! It is alot more stable. I practise half the time standing up and the other half while kneeling. Good Luck
