You're on the right track by reading/studying everything you can. Practice shooting YOUR BOW is absolutely necessary. Most compound bow shooters use a release. You must be able to judge distances(or use a laser range finder). I limit my shots to 45 yards max. I was born and raised with the desire to hurl things at tasty animals but those animals aren't dumb. They live and thrive in the wild but with some basic knowledge of the target species and lots of patience you ought to be able to have some rewarding experiences afield. You may not always bag your trophy but as long as you learn/notice something while you're hunting it should be considered rewarding. Bowhunters go through trial and error all season long but learning from mistakes pays off in the end. Just stick with it and I think you'll be hooked! Good luck! Welcome to Hunting Net! Keep on asking questions, there are alot of great people here!