Arrow flight from elevated stand question ?

[Eric4x4]

From lets say 15 ft ladder stand to ground level the arrow will actually rise in flight to designated target correct ? Help solve an argument.

[teamfirstcast]

No, it will never rise, gravity is always in effect. The effects of gravity on the path of the arrow will vary (decrease) depending on the angle of the shot. In short, if you were shooting at a particular, spot like on a target, just use the pin you would if you were shooting from the ground. Example, target is 20 yds. horizontally from the base of the tree, you are 15 ft up, just shoot your 20 yd. pin. Even though your actual arrow path will be more than 20 yds (hypotenuse), the effect of gravity is decreased and the arrow will drop less. But the increased distance will put the arrow right back at zero (or really close to it). This is true if you are shooting at an angle up from horiz. or down and same thing is true for guns and bullet paths. At an animal, be aware of the angled path of the arrow though the animal, being sure to hit the vitals... heart/lungs. Aim for the exit hole in most cases!

[Bowhuntamistad]

Okay, sorry to hijack but have a question. I lost a doe in Brady last weekend. I was shooting from my ten foot tripod at 19 yards to a feeder. I aimed right at the crest and hit her right on target. I found white hair on the broadhead and had a great blood trail until we found were she had laid down and there was frothy blood. From there it grew cold and we never found her. Could the hogs have jumped her and she ran to avoid them or was the shot bad? Do I aim the same? In class we teach to shoot a little higher and it angles into the goody box but you don't really think of that once at full draw. I'm used to being on the ground so instinct kicked in and I put the pin where I wanted it and shot. Any advice? Thanks.

[Peyton]

Bend at the waist, keep your shoulders level with your body ("T"), use the same pin for the exit hole, and let it fly!

[Zen Archery]

3 years ago i learned to take my range finder and range in from the ground and use that as the distance. and that's the distance i shoot.

the biggest mistake i've seen over and over again is when someone is in a tree stand they put the pin on the target and draw, throwing their form off.
draw parallel to the ground, keep your form in check and lean from the waste.

[NightStalker]

Shooting Down Effect

FirstTeamCast has the basic idea. Choose your sight pin based upon the [U]horizontal distance to target and let fly. When shooting down, the arrow may hit just a hair higher than normal because it wiill not lose speed as quickly, but this effect is minor.

A more noticable issue when hunting bigger hogs from tree stands is penetrating the 'shield'. At down angles greater than 45 degrees it is difficult to hit the heart/lungs and still avoid the lower edge of the shield.

[Trykonshooter]

Teamfirstcast said it pretty well. Taking his advise ought to put you on target.

[Tmag]

Thanks! I practice from a tripod to get used to the shot. Tell me how to deal with ducking deer.

[Wsttxbower]

Aim low...about 1/3 of the way up from the belly line.

[Rattler]

If you use a range finder, you can accurately use it from an elevated position +-1yd out to about 40yds at a height of 20' or less.

[Eric4x4]

Thanks for everyones info

[GWHunter]

I have never had any trouble from my 12ft tripod..Im for the exit and let her rip!!