I would rather be lucky than good anyday. Look at Mike Beatty, now there is one lucky guy! The land you hunt is important as well, the amount of hunting pressure, food sources available, and genetics are all key factors. The basic skills required in hunting are pretty easy to acquire, and are the one aspect I can control. All it takes is time on my part during the offseason(scouting, practice shooting my bow). I can' t dictate what the deer do, and that is where good old fashioned luck comes in.