This is going to probably seem silly to some, but I am interested in seeing of other people think like I do while getting ready for the shot. What steps do you take to prepare yourself. AS I have not taken a deer with a bow I can only imagine what I would. I have talked myself throught 1000 times already wile in the stand.

1. Draw
2. Good sight picture
3. Exhale slowly
4. Release smoothly
5. Listen for the arrrow to strike it target (is this the same as follow through?)
6. Watch and study route where animal takes.
7.Listen for sound of animal going down.
8. After animal is out of sight and hearing, try and find arrow. (While still in stand)
9. Try to stop the uncontrollable shaking.

Is there anything else you do? Just interested to seewhat others think.