When I spotted the moose I thought it was 35 yards away.
However, after releasing the arrow, I quickly realized that he was much further away. The carbon shaft hit noticeably low, barely missing the top of his leg. What would have been a long but fruitless tracking job ended only in disappointment and much laughter, for the elk in question was not made of flesh and bone but of foam. Larger animals, such as elk, look closer than they actually are when you are used to shooting deer and turkey-sized animals.
Foam Shooting: Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Ready to Open Your Bow
