Hey all,
 
  Where I will be able to hunt this year limits me to shots less than 15 yards.  Is there any reason for me not to zero my pins for 10, 20 and 30 yards.  Even if I had more acres to hunt I wouldn't feel comfortable taking a 40 yard shot.  

Just wondering.  Again, this will be my first year usig a bow so I need some advice!

If I were in your position, I would sight in for those ranges. Any closer spread, and your pins would probably be too close and clutter things up. It's good that your being realistic and ethical about your ability.

My sight has 5 pins. I have them sighted in for 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 yards. Last year I limited myself to my 20-40 yard pins. Practiced everyday. This year, I'm only shooting once or twice a week. I'm limiting myself to my 20 and 30 yard pins. I still practice out to 60 yards, but wouldn't consider it an ethical shot based on my performance so far.

Wow, that's a high stand.  Around here 25 FEET is high.  I bet you have never been winded that high.

Hehehe, just busting your chops a bit

Ours goes from 9/15/13-1/15/14

I use 20/30/40 yd pins... around here you are very lucky if you can get a clean shot from 40yds... I hunt some pretty thick woods.

opening day is this Saturday... I'm on vacation for the next 9 days.

If I were you, Id only use 2 pins. One from 0-20, and one from 20-40.. Shoot at all ranges and no your hold points.. The more pins the more confusing it gets, at least for me.. Im in a similar situation, I only have one shooting lane that allows for 23 yard shot, everything else is about 15.. Make sure you practice shooting from an elevation as well, things can get tricky with angles..