New bow hunter. How much practicing is to much?

[Bearhide]

Is there such a thing?  I got my bow 2 weeks ago and haven't missed a day practicing yet. Started out from 20yrds and now shoot 40yrds. Usually shoot 20 -40 arrows a day some days twice as much. I know I got better real fast, but wondering if it can do damage or not. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.   Here's my 40 yard shots.

[Lucky1]

 
Looks like you are getting dialed in. As long as you aren't developing any bad habits, I say shoot as much as you want. You want everything to be automatic when your opportunity comes to shoot an animal.

[GameHunter1959]

I have been looking at buying a bow myself. What bow did you purchase?

I live in Graham if you ever want to shoot together. I plan on buying something by the end of this next weekend. Any help is appreciated.

[sakoshooter]

No such thing as too much as long as it stays fun and you keep your form up. Have at it. Nice shooting by the way.

[demontang]

Last year I dont think I missed a day. Just beaware of your form and if your tired and start to get sloppy stop and rest

[jburkett]

I typically shoot 20-25 shots a night. And in mid july, I will only shoot fifty yards or more. I practice out to seventy yards, but won't shoot beyond fifty on an animal.  If you shoot good groups at seventy yards anything inside of fifty will be a chip shot

[Bearhide]

I have been looking at buying a bow myself. What bow did you purchase?

I live in Graham if you ever want to shoot together. I plan on buying something by the end of this next weekend. Any help is appreciated.

I shoot in my backyard that makes things a lot cheaper than going out everyday and paying at the range. I'm blessed to have a big enough yard where I can shoot up to 70 yards.   And the answer for your other question is, I bought myself a bear effect bow, I got a good deal on it on craigslist. Some feller bought it in febuary and shot it only couple times and needed the money real bad, so I got it very cheap for a brand new bow. But again I'm new to bow hunting so I can't give to much advice on what bow to purchase.  My buddy has a bowtech bow so I shot it a few times and got a great deal on the bear effect, and grabbed it. So far I like it, shoots smooth.  Will post pics of my first deer. I'm not holding out, what ever comes out the first legal deer I'm taking that shot. Doe or buck don't matter. 

[bowhiker]

When your form and groups start to fail, then give it a rest.  For mental reasons I try to end my sessions with something positive.  That gives me confidence for the next day and something to build on. Also, shoot at different angles, light levels and different shooting positions.

[KFhunter]

game animals won't be standing at the end of your yard,  so I'd take that target of yours to the woods and shoot up, down, sideways and through holes in the brush.

[GCRocketman]

I'm lucky if I can get in one session a week.  So you're doing good.

GameHunter1959 - I live in Graham as well - you get that bow yet?

[Special T]

If your practicing at home your practicing for FORM. Most people move back on the yardage too quick. 20 yards is perfect for focusing on you form, and consistency. There are lots of cool drills you can do to help form and muscle memory at 20. I h ave seen people develop bad habits BECAUSE they wanted to shoot longer shots too soon. If you can hit a 50 cent piece sized target nearly every time at 20 you have it dialed  and its time to move back.  Good Luck Have Fun.

1-2Doz arrows each night is plenty.

[RG]

game animals won't be standing at the end of your yard,  so I'd take that target of yours to the woods and shoot up, down, sideways and through holes in the brush.

Exactly.  From my experience bow hunting and guiding bowhunters, people don't often miss because they couldn't shoot their bow.  They miss because they misjudged the yardage or weren't comfortable with the angle of the shot.  Hold your bow at full draw for a while on at least a few shots because eventually they will bust you just as you draw and you will have to wait at full draw until they take one more step.  Basically simulate hunting by shooting in the woods at unmeasured yardages.  Go to as many 3D shoots as you can.  When you are walking down the street estimate the yardage to objects then pace it as you walk.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Shoot and keep shooting ..When you start throwing arrows all over the place then quit ..I use to shoot my bow for hours back in my younger days .. I do not shoot as much now ..I just pulled out my bow the other day and shot 3 arrows from 20 to 50 and nothing has changed ..Kinda like riding a bike , once you learn how you do not forget 

[hike2hunt]

My last three elk have been taken from a sitting position. Ensure you are practicing, different positions, kneeling, sitting; if you hunt from a tree stand there's practice to be had with doing that.

I mix physical training into my bow shooting at night. Example being, warm up with a couple of arrows, leave your release on, sprint 50 yards, do 10 push ups, 10 jumping jacks, 10 leg lifts, hold a plank for 20 seconds, then sprint back 50 yards, and shoot one arrow.

The beauty of this, is your getting that heart rate sky high, getting in shape, and learning to control your breathing when you have Mr. Majestic standing broadside at 20 yards and you only have "ONE SHOT."

[dpetrzelka]

I've been putting in some good time on the flat range, and liek you getting good groupings at 30-40 yards. The real test is in the woods at varying angles and without marked yardage.

A buddy and I tried the walking course at the Silver Arrow Bowmen club this past weekend, and its a whole new challenge. Both in estimating yardage and in compensating for shot angle. So much great stuff to learn as you advance.