Every fall, thousands of archery and gun deer hunters are struck with a malady that can surprise and frustrate even the most veteran among them.
Buck fever.
Just the sound of it is an adrenaline rush for many as they relive some of their best — and worst — moments frozen in time.
Chuck Adams, the world's most accomplished and published bow hunter, shared some of his tips to help cure the affliction in an online story for North American Hunter recently.
Adams said that while there's no substitute for bow hunting experience, trying to get close to wild animals in the off-season can help some, as can visiting a fenced enclosure such as a game farm or zoo and studying the animals as close as allowed.
Dedicated target practice — knowing that both your equipment and eye can be trusted — may also help calm your nerves. Shooting hundreds or even thousands of arrows in the months prior to the hunt may help you go on autopilot at the moment of truth.
Buck fever.
Just the sound of it is an adrenaline rush for many as they relive some of their best — and worst — moments frozen in time.
Chuck Adams, the world's most accomplished and published bow hunter, shared some of his tips to help cure the affliction in an online story for North American Hunter recently.
Adams said that while there's no substitute for bow hunting experience, trying to get close to wild animals in the off-season can help some, as can visiting a fenced enclosure such as a game farm or zoo and studying the animals as close as allowed.
Dedicated target practice — knowing that both your equipment and eye can be trusted — may also help calm your nerves. Shooting hundreds or even thousands of arrows in the months prior to the hunt may help you go on autopilot at the moment of truth.
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