I have read that 20% of hunters account for 80% of the kill...does that mean that the 20% is simply luckier?? Not in my opinion.

You will always hear about somebody on their first hunt who stumbles onto the big critters, that is luck...simply being in the right place at the right time. You have all heard the old saying, "even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile".

However, I do not believe you can attribute being consistently successful to luck. Is that big buck stepping out of the brush for a 20 yard broadside luck?? Or maybe the boss tom flying down right to your set-up?? I guess if you are superstitious it is, but in most circumstances you wouldn't be in that position if you hadn't done your homework. I do feel that there is a certain element of luck that goes into some hunts, but often it is facilitated by doing the right things to begin with...then you can look at it as a reward for hard work.

Doing your homework, studying your quarry, scouting and practicing with your weapon of choice will put more meat in the freezer than a rabbits foot.

Pat in WV