RE: Dealing with nerves
One thing that helps me is I quit shooting spots (targets) about 3 weeks before season.
I switch to shooting a 3-d target ONLY.
I only shoot one arrow and retrieve it (Keeps me from using nocks for reference).
What I found was it is hard to focus on a small spot on a deer -Through the sights-
Practicing on the 3d - aiming at arrow divots - shadows - shoulder crease REALLY helps
my concentration about aiming for a tuft of hair or something small on a real deer.
For me the lack of a bulls eye on a real deer encourages me to aim for the middle.
The second most important thing to practice is follow through (although equally important)
Just a few things that work for me