That's one way to put it... Another is don't get caught up in the commercialization of hunting... When I started hunting things like scents, and calls were just starting to hit the market... I'll not tell you that scents, and calls aren't effective when used properly, but remember that people have been shooting deer long before any of that kind of stuff ever hit the market.

I would suggest that you keep it simple to start until you learn more about what your doing... I've never needed anymore than a rifle, a box of cartridges, and some common sense to kill deer. Getting caught up in all the commercial hype may lead to more disappointment, and expense, than success.

I know the wind has already been mentioned, but IMHO it can't be mentioned enough... Always remember that the wind can be yer best friend, or yer worst enemy.

Books have also been mentioned, and is a great suggestion but... All the books in the world aren't going to do you any good if you don't get out in the field with them to see what there saying first hand... You've got to put your time in the field in period...

I'm glad that you have enjoyed yer early experiences, but remember that there's a reason it's called hunting, not shooting/killing deer. I'd say "quit buying all the fancy gadgets, and trying to make it easy"... If you ask any successful hunter here they'll tell that they had to put in their time and hard work to achieve that success... Get out in the field and learn, if you do that, success will eventually come too you. Mind you that time in the field isn't just hunting season time... Many here will tell that they put in pre, and post season scouting time to learn whats going on in the areas that they hunt. Many here will also tell you that they enjoy there scouting time as much, if not more than their actual hunting time.

I'm not trying to discourage you, I'm trying to be real... If you want to be a successful hunter, get out there and put in your time.

Good luck, and enjoy the experience.