I am anxiously counting down the last 18 days until Michigan’s archery deer season. Some afternoon I’ll slip into the woods and hang one last tree stand and do some light tree trimming. Most nights I head into the basement and shoot 25-30 arrows into my block target. The longest shot I can take in the basement is only 13 yards and I’m guessing that’s 3-4 yards shorter than the average shot I’ve taken while hunting. But the shooting still helps condition my muscles and build endurance that will allow me to draw my bow back when the best opportunity presents itself, even if it means holding at full draw for a minute or so.
For your enjoyment I have posted a short video I shot of my two archery bucks from 2008. Neither sported a big set of antlers but I was very proud and humbled to harvest them both. Note: this video looks much better in HD. Have a great weekend.
