The greater the sacrifice the greater the reward.
To me, the harder I work for an animal that more I appreciate the hunt. Doesn't matter if I don't kill something. The harder I bust my ass, the happier I am. If I know I pushed myself to my limits both mentally and physically and didn't give up, I'm satisfied.
This is good.....and it's why I bowhunt, exclusively.
I just want to walk away from each experience and know I took that animal on my terms.......or feel fine with not taking it.