i have a very fine DMT stone so i don' t use a strop but from those who do they usually say just a few strokes on each flat side should take some of the burrs off. thats what i do on my very fine stone and it just gives you a little cleaner edge I would say. Even without doing this it would be fine to hunt with if you do the rest of the sharpening right. I' m still learning too and had to read alot and ask alot of questions but my sharpening has gotten pretty good now. lighter is definitely better in my book. good luck.

i like to take a ' dull' montec or snuffer and take a replaceable blade head that is brand new and mount them on your arrows and pull some heavy rug or denim over them, see people ' s draws drop - cut on contact just gives me alot of confidence that i have the best penetrating head style with a good size hole and a strong tip.

Eric