Stand up as much as possible when hunting from tree stands and always adjust body position as soon as possible after detecting game approaching your position. You still may be faced with this difficult shot occasionally. Relax your upper body as much as possible and hold the follow-through longer than you normally would so your body doesn't turn on release. Your season may depend upon how well you handle such unconventional shots. Accuracy From Tree Stands Proper form is important when shooting from a tree stand.
Game is missed when bowhunters fail to bend at the waist when shooting downward.
Keep the bow arm at a 90-degree angle to the upper body so your normal line of sight relative to the arrow isn't changed. Shooting from a tree stand is similar to shooting down a slope. You probably will hit a bit above the aiming point unless you compensate by moving your sight pin or learning to hold low. In tree-stand shooting situations, the downward angle decreases as the range increases, diminishing the effect of being in an elevated position.