Well, this being my first year with a bow I'm not sure. Equipment has improved quite a bit when I went from an Alpine Impact X-treme to a Diamond Victory. I have also improved in my ability to get close to deer. Or hogs for that matter. After hunting with a gun for years , what a difference. Stand location matters so much more. I guess I've improved most in hunting the wind and staying as scent free as I can. At 150 yds. with a rifle it's just not as critical as 15 yds with a bow. I have learned so much this year and I have so much more ahead. I can't wait!