I found this year that I actually enjoyed trying to get a couple of friends into elk than for myself. I have found that I enjoy it more when I worry less about getting an animal and just enjoy the hunt.There is more to life than hunting, though I love to do it. Some times its better to stay home and jump on the trampoline with the kids and take the wife to lunch. I used to hunt every free moment during the season. Now I go when I really WANT to go at the time. Otherwise, I don't sweat it. If I had more time, less other responsiblities, etc... I'd do more, but feel privilaged everytime out out.