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Guys I have just started trying to get into bow hunting.I have been shooting my bow.I am around the target area pretty much evertime its just not consistent.It may be to the left one time and to the right the next.Never a consistent group.Is this just from being a beginner or is there something I need to do different?

Yes and yes, well maybe.

Relax your grip, let the bow float in your hand.
Anchor at the same point everytime, make a concious effort to rest your release (if you're using one) at the same anchor point every shot.
Don't grab the bow as soon you release, let it fall (or roll) forward in your bow hand. Don't look for the arrow, look at the target, find the arrow after it hits. Trying to watch the arrow will cause you to torque the bow or move your anchor point just prior to release.
If you're shooting correctly, you should not ever see the arrow in flight. If you think you saw the arrow "wobble" in flight then your watching the arrow and not the target.

Thats good advice , I wouldnt get in a hurry either if you get tired put the bow down and let it rest for alittle.we all have had the same trouble it will come. Also if you dig in this forum there is plenty of info on tuning your bow.Dont ever give up.GOOD HUNTIN

Don't try too hard to keep the pin on the target..it causes stress in your form and missed shots. A floating pin is okay within reason. Aim through the shot.

Check over your set-up as well. Could be as simple as needing to be tuned.

Outback gave you some great advice. Your left/right issues are most likely caused by inconsistent form, grip, anchor point or a combination of these. Another cause may be canting the bow. Does your sight have a level on it? If not, you need one. If you're tipping the bow to the left or right inconsistently while at fulldraw this will influence your left/right impacts as well.

Shooting consistent groups with a bow is all about repetition. You must be able to do everything (anchor point, grip and cant) the same way every time.

I'd suggest starting with their advice about the grip.

The bow's grip ain't a motorcycle handlebar. All you need to do is use the fat part of your palm between the bottom of the thumb and index finger as the bow support while you're shooting.

Relax, too. If you're poundage is too high that you're having to strain to draw and then are tense while holding, dial it back.

Get into good habits early and then move up. It's easier to do that than to break bad habits.

Take a trip over to White Oak Archery in Opp. Those guys will have you shooting good groups in no time.

Have you had your bow paper tuned lately? Sounds like that could be a problem also.

What Elkhunter said, great guy to work with, it's who I use all the time for anything to do with archery.

I have had the same problem so thanks for the advice.

One good piece of advice was hinted at here. If you get tired, quit for the day. Trying to shoot with tired muscles will cause you to develop bad habits. As we all know bad habits are hard to break. Seriously, I like the advice above about lowering your draw weight. It will help you practice longer and develop good habits. After you get comfortable, turn the poundage up to a level that will be comfortable for hunting.

You should be able to draw the string straight back without lowering or raising the bow an inch.