That' s what it' s all about, the fun, the excitement, the fellowship..etc...sure a kill would have been great but that' s not what necessarily makes a hunt successful. I' m glad to see your enthusiasm...congratulations to you on a great hunt.
I' ve heard the same things about mulies...especially in open country....one thing I hope to be doing one of these years...and yes..with a bow...knocking one down from hundreds of yards just doesn' t do it for me....seems anyone could do that.