The last couple of years my dad and I have grown fond of our new little saying,

"Deer hunting isn't about the deer....."

This is even more true for us during bow. To me gun hunting is a science; bowhunting is an art. The forest is alive when the season begins in Sept. There's is always something to take in. But as stated earlier, its different for everyone. If your really not sure, hunt with a camera the first year. The whole experience for me has now evolved to the point where, just being out there and sharing it with people is accomplishing my main goal. Everything after that is just gravy.....