I remember being able to count on both hands the number of deer seen the whole season, I remember when the compound bows first came out. you never seen another hunter because most did not have the kind of drive to keep them interested. I even remember when climbers first came out. most stands were permanent built. I was young and did not have a clue what i was doing, it was many years before i conected. But i would do it all over again, it was a joyous ride The industry is absolutly huge compared to what it was then.