A successful hunt is bringing home a deer. It's the reason I carry a weapon into the woods.

Now before people jump all over me, let me also state that I enjoy being out in the woods even when I don't shoot anything. Some of the sights and experences are priceless. I do not get mad, if I don't bring anything home as I understand that more times than not such is the case. But I do not consider a hunt successful unless I bring home game. Most people claim every hunt is a success, because they are just there. I've never understood that thinking as many will not understand mine.

The thing that matters most is that you enjoy your time in the woods, both successful times and unsuccessful times.