The #1 shot training method for bowhunting!

Grant here from the Ethical Predator and I had question from a few folks. “What is my number one go to way of training for actual hunting situations with a stick bow?”

And it's got to be roving.

What is roving, stumping or stump shooting?

You're actually going out in the field at unknown distances and ranges and shooting at different objects- stumps, flowers, leaves and even clumps of grass and earth, at a different ranges, different elevations, different angles as well.

What you will need!

Your bow- arrows and some imagination!

For equipment and arrow tips I recommend Zwickey Judo points probably the best for roving, they’ve got wire grippers and a blunt point on the tip, it's snags and grips at the same time and takes a lot of punishment. It'll take a lot of impact for your arrow and solid stumps and the occasional rock you may run into. I also like ACE hex blunts, as they are solid and take punishment as well and come in a few more weight options as well. In addition to this, if you have a small game season open, these points will double for rabbits, grouse, and squirrel hunting!
Results for bowhunting not targets!

What it really does is it really homes in on that kinesthetic kinetic method of hand eye coordination.
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With that connection with your bow and your brain, you're not shooting the same thing, every time, you're not standing up in front of that target face, not looking for the 10 ring on the 3d target or the bull's eye, the pressure is off! And it's really open to your imagination, it's very subjective.
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It really is the way of hunting without hunting.

I remember doing this as a kid when I was very young, following my uncle and his buddies and my dad around in the fields. I actually felt like I was actually hunting, probably the closest thing you can do to hunting without hunting.

And as a matter of fact, it's the second way I teach folks to mitigate target panic again, I don't have the stress of a constant point of reference. It's different each time. And it's very close to hunting because no shot is the same.
Benefits!

Roving simulates the same thing as hunting nothing as identical and each shot changes your sighting perspective and its connection from your eyes to your bow and arrow.

There's some fitness involved in it and hey, you're out in the fresh air.

That is my number one thing I do and number one drill I highly recommend for folks that are getting into shooting a stick bow or maintaining their skill sets is to rove at least two or three times a week, especially when I'm getting people prepared for our mentoring programs and shooting for actual hunting conditions. Roving is also a great way to mitigate target panic- but ill save that for next time!

Cheers,

Grant




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