Garmin Report post Posted August 29, 2016 <p><em>We recently spoke with <a href="http://bit.ly/1TTbKTI" target="_blank">fitness enthusiast</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2c8YTwk" target="_blank">ultimate bowhunter</a> Cameron Hanes, and he shared a great elk hunting tip with us, though it’s one that can be used for bowhunting just about any big game animal on the planet!</em></p> <p>When hunting elk, people get so intimidated by the moment. Itâs crunch time and you get your shot opportunity. Itâs what youâve been practicing for all year. Youâve dreamt about it for years.</p> <p>When I first started bowhunting, I got so wound up that I would draw back and not even know what pin I used. The bull would crash off and I wouldnât have any idea what happened. I would basically black out from the adrenaline rush.</p> <p>It all comes down to making a good decision within about a 10-second timespan. That bull is coming in and youâre at full draw. <strong>The biggest thing you can do is take a deep breath, exhale and relax your shoulders. </strong>Just tell yourself to relax, stay calm, do what youâve practiced and really get in the moment.</p> <p>I really focus on the spot I want to hit and wait for that broadside shot, the only shot Iâll take, and I wait for that leg to move forward so I can put the arrow right in that pocket and hit his vitals. I just donât mess up anymore and itâs because I stay calm.</p> <p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-25591" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk.jpg" alt="Cameron Hanes Bull Elk" width="2446" height="2446" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk.jpg 2446w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 2446px) 100vw, 2446px" /><strong>Read more from Cameron Hanes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2c8YTwk" target="_blank">Quest to Become the Ultimate Predator</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1TTbKTI" target="_blank">How to Get Into Shape for the Hunt of a Lifetime</a></strong></li> </ul> <p>Follow Cameron Hanes on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/camhanes" target="_blank">social media</a>, and be sure to check out his <a href="http://www.cameronhanes.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Also be sure to check out <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media and share your hunting and fishing photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/cameron-hanes-shares-best-elk-hunting-tip/">Cameron Hanes Shares His Best Elk Hunting Tip</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
