I watched a hunting video over holiday break that really got me thinking. What was shown in there was pretty shocking, to me. Not so much to the hunter, apparently, but it was an eye opener to me. I actually like the Bowmar's, I enjoy their content on YouTube. Jump to the 16:15 mark of this video (if it doesn't automatically go there).
I know the guy can shoot. I know guys like Cam Hanes can shoot extreme distances. But when the flight time of the arrow is long enough for an ELK to take a few steps and have the arrow hit dirt what looks like 18+ inches behind its ass, maybe it's time to re-evaluate how close you need to get for the shot? Josh was incredibly fortunate that he hit dirt and didn't make a horrible wounding hit on that bull. Shooting paper or foam at huge distances (which I will openly admit, I couldn't do when I shot a compound) is one thing. Flesh and blood is another. I can't think of a more glaring example in high-def video footage showing how horribly it can all go wrong for even a elite level shooter. And he appeared to make a pretty good shot, when you watch the marked video in slow motion. If you can do everything right and still miss the animals vitals by several feet, maybe it's time to get closer.
I know the guy can shoot. I know guys like Cam Hanes can shoot extreme distances. But when the flight time of the arrow is long enough for an ELK to take a few steps and have the arrow hit dirt what looks like 18+ inches behind its ass, maybe it's time to re-evaluate how close you need to get for the shot? Josh was incredibly fortunate that he hit dirt and didn't make a horrible wounding hit on that bull. Shooting paper or foam at huge distances (which I will openly admit, I couldn't do when I shot a compound) is one thing. Flesh and blood is another. I can't think of a more glaring example in high-def video footage showing how horribly it can all go wrong for even a elite level shooter. And he appeared to make a pretty good shot, when you watch the marked video in slow motion. If you can do everything right and still miss the animals vitals by several feet, maybe it's time to get closer.