I shoot intermittently when I feel like it or have the time. In the winter I shoot a little bit in my basement to tune and just practice my form and shot execution. I also like shooting my recurves instinctively because its more fun (at the limited distance in my basement) then the compound and keeps some of my relevant shooting muscles in check. I agree that shooting from double your "typical" hunting range during your outdoor practice routines makes the 20 and 30 yard shots seem like child's play. You really begin to understand how important your form is from draw, release and the ever important follow through. It really helps me with tendencies toward target panic as well. Sight pin movement at smaller, longer distance targets is exaggerated and so you truly begin to rely on visualization and proper form to make decent shots. I strongly suggest incorporating longer distance shooting into your regular practice routine. Shooting out of your saddle at hunting height is also important if you're imparting new gear into your hunting setups. Try them out long ahead of season. If you can attend a few 3D shoots at unknown distances AND "DART" Indoor video scenario shooting practice, these are also excellent hunting season prep. For newer archers I really like how the video shooting helps with shot timing. There is no better practice than simulated live animals in terms of when you see the animal and get ready, aim and then prepare for the shot. It creates a hurried atmosphere much like the deer woods. Now, this does nothing for range estimation training but if you practice at a few 3d shoots and a few of these video league type places a few times before season these do really help with many of the issues you will face in the saddle but cannot replicate just shooting known distances at a target face. Finally, get some judo points or blunt tips the same weight as your broadheads and go "range roving" in the woods. I like to do this in the summer on woodchucks but they usually win that game. An old rotted stump, a clump of dirt, a leaf turning red or yellow, just any soft target at unknown distance helps a lot with range estimation too. Finally, if you have one, take your rangefinder out with you when you're going on these "woods walks" with your bow. But, don't use it to take your shot, practice range estimation at the unknown targets, then shoot your shot what you estimated it to be and then test the range you estimated with your rangefinder. This really helps build range estimation skills. This is a fun way, especially for newer bowhunters getting into the sport to build your archery skill sets.