How do you handle the jitters before fire?

[Alan]

My first deer had my heart pounding like crazy. I had to step back and breathe before I could settle enough to shoot. Since then I’ve learned that calming nerves is half the battle. How do you steady yourself?

 

[TexasJackKin]

I don't normally get the adrenaline rush, until after the shoot, and I start thinking about packing it out...

 

[Alan]

I don't normally get the adrenaline rush, until after the shoot, and I start thinking about packing it out...

I totally get that, the adrenaline dump after the shot can hit just as hard. Once the reality of packing it out sets in, it’s a whole different challenge!