You have a valid point thereTom and I agree.I guess with me its just 2nd nature to make sure my shooting lanes are clear enough that I dont really worry about hitting anything with the limbs,I play the IF I shot here were are my limbs going to end up or IF I take this shot are my limbs going to clear,this is all apart of my thought proscess while in the stand or blind and if Iam stalking/still hunting its the same..Were are my limbs going to end up....I know there are people out there that do not think these things thru because Thier attention is on getting that deer.If you know your bow(any type) you can play out the shootingclearance in your mind while you wait for that deer to come by.You need to know your surroundings.....