Your doing good. So here's my general response. If lady luck is with you,
I'll get to see your first buck posted next week.

#1 keep the passion - you seem to have that.

#2 don't over hunt him. I know it's tough but there are other areas.

#3 Have fun while you do it. I've been bow hunting for over 20 years and still waiting for my monster.

#4 During heavy rut, don't be afraid to get down and move a little bit when you see does with a buck in tow. The noise you make shifting and resetting up along the trail they where can make the difference seeing a big buck or having one in shooting range.