90 yd. shot with bow?

[goosegetter79]

So a guy shot a bear a few days ago in Idaho at 90 yds., this was his post on Facebook.

 "My hunt so far.. past up a good 5 pt elk within 10 yards on Tuesday. Shot a bear with my bow at 90 yards like an idiot and hit it a touch back on wed, spot and stalk. Lost that one to a brush field and 90 degree heat. Had 12 voicemails today so had to pack up and handle work... (life)".

Seems kind of far for me but i've never shot a bow in my life!! Would you take a shot like that?

[steve04]

nope!!!! Would not even think twice. He called himself out on it (shot a bear with my bow at 90 yards like an "IDIOT"). I don't get people like this......If you knew it was a questionable shot, why risk taking a bad shot. What a jackwagon!!!

[Knocker of rocks]

Great, another wounded bear.

Did this particular *censored* learn hunting in Utah?

[JimmyHoffa]

Me, no way.  My bow can't really go past 25.  But after seeing some of the new bows and couple that with that accupin sight, it seems like that is the norm now.

[mtbiker]

I wouldn't shoot any animal at 90 yards, but I would consider shooting this guy at 90. 

[bobcat]

A bear wouldn't have anything to worry about if it was at 90 yards and I had a bow in hand. There's no way I would attempt a shot that far. All I'd do is lose an arrow. Wounding the bear wouldn't even be much of a possibility. I wouldn't have a clue where to hold at that distance. That far of a shot I'd want my 270.
 
It's just ridiculous how far people will take shots these days. If you want to shoot that far, use a rifle!   

[Knocker of rocks]

I wouldn't shoot any animal at 90 yards, but I would consider shooting this guy at 90. 

That's a little harsh.

But you could consider arming the bear, and giving him a night scope.  WDFW regs, and I'm sure Idaho's also, don't apply to Ursus

[goosegetter79]

Here's his comment back to a couple of the guy's calling him out on taking this long of a shot, if you would like to see the whole thing pm me and i'll tell you.

"I posted this situation cause I am ashamed it happened. I really don't care that some of you feel like you need to reassure me that my wide open broadside 90 yard shot was a bad choice. Thanks guys, I am aware. However I had a pass through and I will post pictures of my victory armor piercing arrow if u don't believe me. I have an adjustable sight and ranged the bear every step. I just hit the bear a touch back and the alder brush hillsides of north Idaho can prove to be impenetrable at times when your trying to track blood . I was practicing 60 yard shots at camp that same day so my confidence in my equipment was high. I would not shoot an elk that far not because of the skill but because I care much more for the hunt of the animal. Yes there all animals but we do not have a hurting bear population and I never actually hunt specifically for bears since i don't care to eat one. I don't trophy hunt for bear, I have passed up many of bears in many of sizes and given the right day id shoot any of them or walk away from them. Remember I am not just shooting bears and leaving them.lol. I am very honest and as you can tell from this post I don't care to only share successful stories to make people think that I am perfect or better than I am. I have shot at more animals and bigger animals than I have hit and the farthest shot before this was 60 yards. There's many more important steps before making a shot then how long it is. Knowing exact range, knowing clear shooting lane, waiting for animal to give proper shot angle, and much more... I have made many of these mistakes because I felt I could do them at 3d shoots all day long, but over the years I have proven to myself that I am far from perfect and I sometimes jump the gun. It's learning curve that I have choose to learn the hard way."

[boneaddict]

I bet I could stick an arrow in the guys ass at 90 yards.      

[HOYT6.0]

This year were we where hunting at we had a similiar situation happen.  We ran into 2 guys.  One just shot at a cow.  I asked him how far was the shot.  He said " About 80 yards".  I then asked, where did you hit it at?  He said"  Not sure,  but I know I hit her".   I stood there scratching my head and wondering why would you take a shot that is so far...  I remarked. " I had a 6pt bull 17 yards from me with no shot yesterday."  and left it at that.   They went off to look for his elk.  About 2-3 hours later we seen them back at the truck.  I would be willing to bet they didnt even bother to look.  He did find his arrow and it had nothing but "gut shot" written all over it. 

[dreamunelk]

We definitely have a few bad apples in the archery hunter barrel.   

[NWWABOWHNTR]

The problem is too many people dust off their bow 2 weeks before season ( or wose yet, go out and buy a bow), shoot 10 arrows (maybe) and say... "I am ready ... hit that pie plate 3 times at 40 yards... shoot even hit it a couple of times at 50"... then think they can effectively shoot an animal at those distances.  WHat is the cure?  No clue but its not just "bowhunters", go to any rifle range a week before modern season.... YIKES!   

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Sorry, had another opinion to add, the TV hunting shows are not helping either... as they show lots of very questionable shots.  Not all of them so relax there Mr Alwine   

[Kola16]

We definitely have a few bad apples in the archery hunter barrel.   

There are plenty in the other departments to.

[SniperDanWA]

I can hit a target at 100yds, but no way on God's green earth would I try to hit a live animal at that distance.  I'm not that good.  I do like 40yds as my comfort, but I should also point out that I've never killed yet with a bow.  Thinking about it next year.