I don't think my poop don't stink, nor do I think I know it all. In fact if I did, I wouldn't hunt. Hunting = challenge to me, take away the challenge and I am bored! My best advice is to take tidbits you think is useful to your situation and learn. Knowledge isn't overnight, it take time, experience, trial and error. Evolving is always important in hunting. This means harness technological benefits, scout and adapt.......always keep learning. Everytime out hunting or scouting you should learn something new...I know I do.

Your dad has taught you well in old school, which is good Mauser06. But to reject all new technology or methods is not a good idea. Many old schooler's have evolved with times. Tech and woods do mix, I don't believe in it all. Bet your bootie's though I will research and if I can apply it to my area, I will try it real time. Bowhunting is a different animal than gun. You always have to be in their bedroom, living room or kitchen...chances of getting spooked, busted or winded are extremely high.

To the skunk scent, leave that in the skunk, skunks spray when alarmed, not opps it slipped (like after turkey dinner and pumpkin pie). I had a buddy who noticed deer always spooky and alert when using skunk cover. Remember we all say eliminate scent!

Keep you nose up bud, you are well on your way. In the future if you ask questions, be prepared to get answers...some of which you don't like.