onebigelk, you would assume correct. I have been very fortunate.Now in my 7th hunting season and rounding 40, I have taken 6 elk and 2 deer with my latest being with a bow

.I would attribute my success' on learning from my mistakes,putting in the time that it takes.Whether it's practicing withmy weapon

,scouting and getting in shape etc.to sometimes just paying attention to intuition or the gut feeling that one might get out in the field. I think thatliterally I hear a voice thattells me what to do and keeps me on the right track

As DOULBLE LUNGS signature implies " Persistance is the key to success" Like I said above It's all of that work and the learning proccessthat goes in that made my bow kill the best yet!!!!
I pray every season that I don't have to buy "store bought meat"!!!!!
Bill