Less than 90 days Till Archery season!!!

[tonybart55]

T-Minus 89 days and counting until archery season opener in TN. (Not counting Velvet)

Who all is ready to stick some deer and fill the freezer?!

Archery season gets me excited and this year I'll be taking a recurve for the first time! Lots of excitement!

 

[lafn96]

Just picked up bows for me and my son 9 days ago; can't wait for our first archery season. Now just need to get a couple ground blinds and/or tree stands.

 

[WilcoKen]

I used to think 90 days was forever. Not anymore. Im ready.

 

[tonybart55]

Just picked up bows for me and my son 9 days ago; can't wait for our first archery season. Now just need to get a couple ground blinds and/or tree stands.

If I could recommend a ground blind, I personally love the Ghost Blind. If set up properly, it's basically 4 panels of invisibility that you can hide behind I've shot several deer out of it with my bow, easy to set up and easy to pack up. Only downfall is that it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it IMO.

And once you shoot your first archery deer you'll be hooked! I shot my first archery deer in 2019, and since then I've only taken my rifle or muzzleloader out maybe just enough to count on one hand or so.

What kind of bows did y'all get?

 

[tonybart55]

I used to think 90 days was forever. Not anymore. Im ready.

Yea 90 days flies by. Definitely gotta keep consistent in shooting and practicing to make sure that when buck fever hits that you're ready!

 

[lafn96]

If I could recommend a ground blind, I personally love the Ghost Blind. If set up properly, it's basically 4 panels of invisibility that you can hide behind I've shot several deer out of it with my bow, easy to set up and easy to pack up. Only downfall is that it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it IMO.

And once you shoot your first archery deer you'll be hooked! I shot my first archery deer in 2019, and since then I've only taken my rifle or muzzleloader out maybe just enough to count on one hand or so.

What kind of bows did y'all get?

Son got a used hoyt, I got a used elite. Both from Harvest Archery, who also set them up and gave us a short lesson as we are both complete rookies.

 

[UCStandSitter]

Counting down the days on the whiteboard behind my desk. My gear has been packed and ready since Feb. Tweaked the bow a lil last week to make me a smidge more accurate and averaging 50 sticks per day downrange. To say I'm ready for the season to start already would be an understatement. I know the wife is sick of the daily countdown notifications from me.

 

[TNGunsmoke]

Just picked up bows for me and my son 9 days ago; can't wait for our first archery season. Now just need to get a couple ground blinds and/or tree stands.

If you go the ground blind route, set it up in the back yard or at the range(if allowed) and practice shooting from inside it. It is quite a bit different from shooting standing. And make sure you use the same chairs or other seats that you will be using during season, and don't just take straight on out the front shots. I know it may seem like I'm giving obvious advice here, but you'd be surprised by how often things like that get overlooked.

 

[lafn96]

If you go the ground blind route, set it up in the back yard or at the range(if allowed) and practice shooting from inside it. It is quite a bit different from shooting standing. And make sure you use the same chairs or other seats that you will be using during season, and don't just take straight on out the front shots. I know it may seem like I'm giving obvious advice here, but you'd be surprised by how often things like that get overlooked.

Thank you; I'll take all the advice I can get. If I get tree stands; I was planning on shooting from the loft in the barn to simulate the elevated shots.

 

[UCStandSitter]

Thank you; I'll take all the advice I can get. If I get tree stands; I was planning on shooting from the loft in the barn to simulate the elevated shots.

Had a lot better luck with stands over blinds. Especially during early season

 

[fairchaser]

I wish I could get excited about the approaching bow season but CWD will zap the anticipation right out from under ya!

 

[utvolsfan77]

Just picked up bows for me and my son 9 days ago; can't wait for our first archery season. Now just need to get a couple ground blinds and/or tree stands.

Be sure to practice a lot from sitting positions - it will make a difference because you'll use different muscles than shooting when standing!

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

Getting back into the woods for archery season for the first time in twelve years. Looking forward to it.

 

[Specializedjon]

Getting back into the woods for archery season for the first time in twelve years. Looking forward to it.

Hope you SHWACK a big one Chris. Good luck. I'm counting down the days until we get to sweat our balls off, sitting in a tree, swatting mosquitos. Good times

 

[UCStandSitter]

Hope you SHWACK a big one Chris. Good luck. I'm counting down the days until we get to sweat our balls off, sitting in a tree, swatting mosquitos. Good times

Getchu a Thermacell playa! Didn't fight a single skeeter last year

 

[tonybart55]

Getchu a Thermacell playa! Didn't fight a single skeeter last year

This x1000. Idk how people did it in the early season before thermacell lol I've hunted some areas where the mosquitos were not only swarming you but also almost big enough to pick you up and take you away!

 

[Specializedjon]

Getchu a Thermacell playa! Didn't fight a single skeeter last year

I got one. Haven't used it yet. Hope you're right. I've heard good things about'em

 

[UCStandSitter]

I got one. Haven't used it yet. Hope you're right. I've heard good things about'em

Game changer man. I have one that's made for the patio as well. Wife loves it.

I took my hunting one on a hike a few weeks back and was never bit by a single mosquito. People throw around game changer too often for it to have the full effect but a Thermacell definitely is one.

 

[Ski]

My bow is ready. I'm almost ready. Got some habitat work to do and hanging stands. Gona do a lot more public hunting this year I think.

 

[Specializedjon]

Game changer man. I have one that's made for the patio as well. Wife loves it.

I took my hunting one on a hike a few weeks back and was never bit by a single mosquito. People throw around game changer too often for it to have the full effect but a Thermacell definitely is one.

I'm gonna give it a test drive next week camping. I bought mine after a video I saw with @catman529 wearing his. Appreciate the endorsement.

 

[UCStandSitter]

I'm gonna give it a test drive next week camping. I bought mine after a video I saw with @catman529 wearing his. Appreciate the endorsement.

I use that patio version even when I'm out in the driveway tinkering around with saws and such in the evening.