I cannot agree more. I felt a lot of this in the military also. Trying to teach guys the basics when there is technology that replaces it. I learned that you have to be inventive to implement both. However, a lot of times we out run our headlights. Having only hunted a few years now I have learned a lot. The most important lessons were learned by just being out there in the woods. No matter what gear, gadgets or latest product you have will never replace experience. You have have the latest high dollar scope but if you don't know how to zero it or learn proper trigger squeeze you will never make your mark. You can wear the latest scent blocking technology but it won't help you if you don't do your homework and pattern deer so you know where downwind is. Sure it may by you a split second but it doesn't replace the basics. It's something we can all learn from the old fashioned ways and the veteran hunters. Memorize the basics and everything will fall into place. One of my favorite quotes: "What makes us high speed, men? The basics!"