JULY2845

HUNTING OPEN COUNTRY GAME like pronghorns and mule deer can tempt bowhunters to take long distance shots. My first muley was arrowed at 45 yards and my first shots at antelope were upwards of 50 yards. I later decided there’s more personal challenge and efficiency in stalking closer and taking shots of 30 yards or less. Today, despite practicing at longer yardages, I rarely release an arrow at animals standing 30 to 40 yards. I arrowed my last Wyoming pronghorn at 10 yards and my last Montana moose at 3 yards. Getting up close and personal is a true adrenaline rush!