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Originally posted by Matt Brock:
One thing I have learned over several years of trial and error is to maximize your rate of recovery by only taking shots that afford you more opportunity to drill the vitals and get a complete pass through, and that also includes low light shots at dark. I usually climb down with my bow and call it a day 10-15 minutes before I would with a gun. I am a lot more selective on my shots than ever before, and ironically I kill a lot more deer being patient and selective than when I slung arrows at everything within range. Patience is huge. You might end up letting some deer walk, but the rewards are well worth it when you walk up to your first bow kill. With time, you will build your confidence and your rate of recovery will become a lot more. No bow hunter can claim 100% recovery on shots taken, not even the best. As your confidence builds, so will your success. Going into the shot with confidence makes it or breaks it. Hang in there and you'll have a blast. :thumbsup:
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Matt nailed it...Patience is a virtue and one of the most valued skills a bow hunter can develop. I always think through my shot for entry and exit and try to account for deer reaction based on how alert they are when I am settling onto a spot. Stealthy patience in the stand + confidence in the shot = deer on the dirt. Hang in there!

"Never met a deer that I didn't like" - QDMAV8R