Ive been thinking about getting a clicker a while to help with target panic, I was wndering does it make that much of a difference in your shooting, and can you take it off once you put the clicker on.

I know some very good traditional archers who use clickers (cricket) that don't have target panic who swear by them. I have never used one but I would expect it would short-circuit target panic.  The prevention of TP requires a thought process. Defeating it requires a new thought process.

I just recently started using one and would suggest you do a search in the "Shooters Forum" section for "clicker".  There is a lot of good advice in there.

I also just started using one. I have had a bad habit of short drawing...sometimes releasing way ahead of reaching anchor.  The clicker has helped me get to my anchor on each and every shot...and getting me in line. My left and right misses have really reduced. I was pleasantly surprised with how much it helped me with my alignment, by getting to anchor.

It's been said before, but its true. The best $13 I've ever spent on traditional archery.

Do it Trust me

Lots of good info on the Shooter's Forum! I've been using one for almost 20 years now.

TP is better treated with Jay Kidwell's book and expertise.  That being said- I have used a clicker for 12 years and I love it for consistency- particularly when the season comes and I am shooting less or I am cold and tight on stand.  Great tool.

There's a good piece on using them & how to quiet them for hunting in TBM.

Larry

Yes they can and will cure TP when used properly im living proof as I can confidently shoot without one. After some serious form work and shooting with the clicker I can honestly say im cured. However I still choose to shoot one. That should tell you something  

Change your thought process dont hope to hit the spot KNOW your going too. Get to where you can consistently pull thru the clicker EVERY shot without freezeing just short of the click. When you can do that your on the road to recovery. Make a self commitment to never ever release an arrow until you subconciously hear the click. Dont anticipate it just draw anchor and push pull til the shot happens.

All reasons they should not be use in competition against non-clicher contestants.

Bowmania

I just went to a clicker (3RiversArchery)2 weeks ago. The results were amazing to me. Better groups, stopped short drawing and now have a solid anchor point. Get one. Who cares about competition.

2Blades response x2 - I would also add, do not let anyone discourage you from using one. There is no shame in gaining full control of your shot, no more mental battle with short draw and varying arrow spine reactions. Full draw, push/pull, draw elbow straight back, all focus on arrow impact location, back tension release... As 2Blade states "know you're going to hit the spot". I can shoot without it as well after ingraining the whole process into muscle memory & mind control but still leave it on as it greatly helps with shooting from various angles & stances or clothing differences. Always the same draw length.

Things to think about during your journey with a clicker:   ' 1st experience with clicker ' thread a couple of weeks back.

they work awesome but there are ways around it. like for instance i fletch my arrows more forward so that i can come to full draw and then just squeeze my shoulder blades together until my flething hits my nose. kinda using the fletching as a clicker but once you get it down pat it works awesome and it keeps everything in line.

I have no problem with form at ten or fifteen yards but for some reason at 20 and out I release before getting to anchor and don't shoot consistently.  I'm thinking of trying a clicker again.  Tried one many years ago but it didn't last long because the string kept snagging on brush as I was hunting.  Is there any way to keep that from happening or is that just a drawback of using a clicker that I will have to deal with?

If there's a way you can use this type of clicker, there's little chance of snagging:  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEbjTZPMB7o

You'd have to get one that adheres to your riser, like this:
Cartel Clicker

as well as a strike plate since your arrow sticks out beyond your riser.  Of course, this only works with target points and not broadheads and is for practice only.  Just a thought.  

Thanks McFLurry.  I had never seen a clicker like that.  I might try that on an old bushmaster with metal riser that is about 10 lbs. lighter than my hunting bows that I often use for form practice.

If you have a metal riser, it might have a tap to accommodate a clicker that you can screw in.  Same idea as the Cartel Clicker, just has a screw rather than adhesive backing.