Get a bulldozer and turn 90% of your woods into a food plot. That way you don't hve to do all thos enasty things like scouting and finding funnels or worrying about what they are eating. Then make sure you take along your trophy guide, and if he doesn't score 180, let him go. Someone will b e there to ridicule you if you don't, so if you don't have your current copy of the trophy guide, don't worry. They'll be sure to let you know . Then, also score him on yhe hoof befor etaking the shot. Check for flaws, any irregularities(make sure you set your restrictions on guaging for a 'shooter' buck before you go the woods, I mean food plot). You'd hate to get him on the ground just to be disappointed that he didn't 'measure up' to the tight industry standards! Sorry--a little tongue in cheek humor there! The previous posts have a pretty good take on what will make you sucessful.