I guess you need to ask yourself, "What is the pinnacle of hunting for me?" Is it the same court, same game, same outcome...? I would find the "same"...same experience, same mountain, same folks running through my hunt, etc...extremely boring. That's just me.

With the utmost respect for wildlife, I believe hunting should abound with challenge and lack guarantees. For me, that feeling is enhanced as a bowhunter. It puts me and my prey on a more level playing feild. It's a sense of control I enjoy. Moreover, the longer seasons allow me more time to engage. For me, it's just a matter of time...

With that said, it seems to me you are looking for more control in your endeavors. If this is the case, then why are you hesitant to take on risk? If you race and never crash, are you really racing?