RE: Mistakes I've made along the way
Buy the best pair of bino's you can afford + a good carry harness for them.
Start wearing them to the stand.After a few sits, you feel naked without them.
It is like a magic device that can transport you closer to what you want to see. If you're evaluating antlers they're essential. You can look at your arrow or blood trail after making a shot. Their uses are endless.