I hunt just about year round (except the hot months)for various different animals, keeps me in good "hunting practice" and keeps me sane...Journeyman,all the points you made weregood points!!!! I practice a lot and I am always changing up the way I shoot, elevated, sitting, ground, etc...etc... I just recently bought one of the little practice targets that you throw so that you can shoot at various unknown yardages....It is good to break it up and not get into a routine with your practice sessions....