I have archery hunted for 30 years, and loved every minute. To me its the challenge, I grew up in central Florida where there are some good places to deer hunt but Florida hunting is always a challenge and bow hunting is the ultimate challenge. I have been a successful bow hunter for the area I have to hunt. I started hunting in south Georgia many years ago and success came a little more often and the deer had a little more quality. I am going to hunt S. Illinois next year and hope to have success. As you continue to learn the woods and read the signs and see deer, you will get it. Archery is knees knocking, hands shaking, heart pounding weak legs , not being able to pull your bow back, and that is just a doe!! I love archery hunting!