I try not to use any excuses. Well before season I set a goal and stick to it. Last year it worked well for me and payed off ina very good way. I set a goal of no less than 8 points. I passed up some really nice 6, 7 and even some small 10s that all had excellent potential. Hopefull this year they will be shooter bucks. My goal for this year is at least 8 points and no less than 125 inches. This goal ends then last week of bow season. If no shot presented by buck of my goal by the last week of bow season then anything is fair game.