I have bow hunted for ten years and up untill this year i never used sights, and i still dont use a release, the only reason i even bought sights is because i had my bow restrung over the summer and they put a peep in for free, so i dropped 30 bucks and bought a set of tru glos, last year i started using carbon arrows, and i like them , i get better speed and penetration now. i stay loyal to the muzzy broadhead i dont like the mechanical junk. scent lok... i am a believer, and i plan on buying a trailcam shortly after season, and i always carry a grunt tube you can keep the rest of the junk, no amount of money will make you a better hunter.