Since we're well into bow hunting season, let's make this challenge about target acquisition on a deer -- since they don't have bullseyes or black dots or X's over their vitals. But they do have subtle shadows that can give us an indication of where to aim.
The challenge is from 17 yards, standing or sitting (8 for kids). Only need a blank piece of paper and a pencil for this. Draw an upside down V on the paper about 3 inches tall near the middle of the page, which will be placed horizontal on the target. You can slightly curve the legs of the V for added realism. Catch is that after drawing the V, then use the side of the pencil tip to shade over the V and most of the paper, using fairly short, back and forth strokes. We're basically simulating deer hide with a shadow behind the shoulder, making a V where the belly slopes back. Winner is the single shot closest to the point of the V -- nearest edge of shaft to tip of V.
In summary, aim at the tip of an upside down V, shaded with pencil, shot from 17 yards. Good luck. Will show pic from phone in next post.
The challenge is from 17 yards, standing or sitting (8 for kids). Only need a blank piece of paper and a pencil for this. Draw an upside down V on the paper about 3 inches tall near the middle of the page, which will be placed horizontal on the target. You can slightly curve the legs of the V for added realism. Catch is that after drawing the V, then use the side of the pencil tip to shade over the V and most of the paper, using fairly short, back and forth strokes. We're basically simulating deer hide with a shadow behind the shoulder, making a V where the belly slopes back. Winner is the single shot closest to the point of the V -- nearest edge of shaft to tip of V.
In summary, aim at the tip of an upside down V, shaded with pencil, shot from 17 yards. Good luck. Will show pic from phone in next post.
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